Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, these salsa-topped cakes make a lovely vegetarian entree. They offer a great way to use leftover basmati rice; if you're starting with cooked rice, use about 1 1/2 cups. Add mixed greens to the plate for even more color.
A tasty and spicy curry recipe with eggplants, tomatoes and mushrooms as its main ingredients. The spice blend used complements the vegetables especially well.
Jacques Pepin's beef stew recipe is always a hit with his chef friends. He braises the beef in robust red wine to get a rich, luscious stew with tender meat.