Get the latest recipes from Unswissmiss http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/unswissmiss Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list in this recipe. It may look daunting, but preparation is really quite easy. Almost everything goes together into one bowl for the sauce! The name of the dish, "yu xiang," means "fish scent" in Chinese. The term refers to the combination of seasonings, which is traditionally used to cook fish but is now used in many dishes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/100488/chinese-yu-xiang-pork-and-eggplant.html Homemade tamales beat anything you can get at restaurants or the store. The dough is very light and flavorful, and the filling is delicious. Although somewhat time-consuming to make, the technique isn't at all difficult. Set aside an afternoon to make the sauce and wrap the tamales. Make extras to freeze for later. http://www.grouprecipes.com/83191/tamales-with-turkey-in-mole-sauce.html Fish cakes are one of my favorite comfort foods. I like serving them with a salad and the garlicky caper sauce here. http://www.grouprecipes.com/79689/fish-cakes.html This classic mac 'n' cheese dish is one of my all time favorite comfort foods. I like to use the same cheeses I use for fondue, but you can substitute any cheese you like (cheddar, Velveeta...) You can also jazz it up by mixing in blue cheese, diced ham, carmelized onions, diced jalapenos, or whatever your imagination suggests! http://www.grouprecipes.com/73276/macaroni-and-cheese-swiss-style.html When I crave something rich, silky, and sinfully chocolatey, this is the recipe I reach for. The optional cherries are a nice seasonal touch. The recipe doubles (and triples) easily. http://www.grouprecipes.com/59489/brownie-cake-with-cherries.html Crisp outside, creamy inside, and intensely flavorful, this dish makes for a nice change from the usual potato dishes. Because the potatoes can be pre-boiled, it's convenient for weeknight meals. http://www.grouprecipes.com/58352/rosemary-smashed-potatoes.html This is a great weeknight dish that takes only a few minutes to prep and cook. The sauce is fast too! http://www.grouprecipes.com/58350/minute-steaks-with-bourbon-sauce.html There are probably as many variations of paella as there are Spaniards. One reason, I suspect, is because it's so hard to screw up! My favorite is with seafood, which traditionally would never include meat. While personally I avoid chorizo (I think the flavor overwhelms the fragrance of the shrimp), I use chicken to make the shrimp go farther. Sometimes, I throw in clams and mussels, instead. (But only when I have a chance to plan ahead and clean the shellfish!) http://www.grouprecipes.com/44067/weekday-paella-with-shrimp-and-chicken.html A quick, light dessert that works well with many different types of fruit. Mango just happens to be one of my favorites. http://www.grouprecipes.com/43432/drunken-mango.html Mildly spicy, slightly sweet, and incredibly aromatic, this curry dish is a favorite in our household. The curry paste is a whiz to prepare in the blender, but the whole dish takes a bit of time to pull together. Pre-cut vegetables can reduce the cooking time, or this dish can be made in advance for weeknights. Serve with jasmine rice. http://www.grouprecipes.com/32535/yellow-chicken-curry.html