Why do I have this disorder that causes me to mess around with every recipe I try? Someday, I may cook one to complete specifications, but it’s not going to be Melissa Clark’s roasted broccoli with shrimp — that much I can tell you.

If you’re looking for a hearty lentil soup that will satisfy your appetite without being too rich, then you should give this recipe from Epicurious.com a try. It’s a winner.

This palak daal was a little bland for my tastes, but between Heidi Swanson and I and our little tweaks, it’s salvageable and definitely worth eating. It’s heartier than you might imagine!

Generally I don’t bother with sweets unless it involves chocolate, because what’s the point? However, these spicy molasses cookies are so heavenly, that they’re making me rethink my own rules.

Why do we turn to Jamie Oliver’s spiced lamb shanks recipe every time we cook them? Besides Keith’s inflexibility, that is….

A recipe gets bonus points if I can put the ingredients in my crock pot and forget about it. Extra bonus points if it tastes as fantastic as this chili!

Can I still call myself a Redneck after cooking chicken that’s not fried? Check out this orange juice baked culinary delight and see what you think.