355 half half recipes

Roasted red potato halves topped with a Dijon cream cheese spread, chopped black olives, scallions, and red bell pepper. An easy no-cook appetizer for parties.

Champagne-braised chicken casserole layered with peas, baby carrots, new potatoes, and cream of mushroom soup. A showstopper one-dish dinner.

I wanted to share a recipe which I have been making this winter for my family. It is a good cold weather dish. It makes enough for a crowd my family (2 adults and 3 teens) only eat about half. This can be made ahead and chilled until ready to use.

This is my son's recipe for sea scallops, He is executive chef at the East End Cafe in Washington.

Easy and delicious. Used whole wheat pasta to make my meal even more heart-healthy. I will make it again.

Vegetarian tofu meatloaf with sauteed mushrooms, green pepper, mozzarella, and Parmesan baked under a tangy tomato paste glaze. Comfort food that'll fool the meat-eaters at the table.

Gingered vegetable soup with fresh ginger root, potatoes, zucchini, corn, and tomato sauce. Oil-free, vegan, and full of warming flavor from a water-sauteed base.

Red potato colcannon keeps the skins on, steams the potatoes, and mashes them with browned cabbage and onion softened in milk. Irish comfort food done lighter.

My take on this classic Italian belly warming soup.

Mazatlan Fisherman's Stew (Mexican Bouillabaisse) recipe

Traditional wedding fruitcake with candied cherries, pineapple, dates, raisins, currants, citron, and nuts in a spiced batter. Slow-baked at low heat for a dense, rich loaf.

Silky pureed black bean soup simmered low and slow in chicken broth with garlic, carrots, and bay leaves, then finished with heavy cream and a dollop of sour cream.

Creamy Cajun yam and pecan bisque pureed silky smooth with blackened seasoning, green onions, and chicken broth. A warming Southern soup ready in 45 minutes with just 7 ingredients.

From-scratch devil's food cake with boiling water for intense chocolate depth, topped with a fudge frosting made from melted semi-sweet chocolate and butter.

Bangus sinigang brings together milkfish, tart tamarind broth, ripe tomatoes, banana heart, and fresh greens in a classic Filipino sour soup that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Perfect for the summer, this succulent dish is great for your next backyard barbecue. Best served with a pasta salad or mashed potatoes.