This is the way to have tuna... refreshing, zinging, creamy and sooo tasty. You will really enjoy this fish full of fun.. Kids love it too! Serve it up with toast points, field greens, or pita bread for…
This easy pie bakes up beautifully and tastes even better. It is a great pie to make when you have an abundance of fresh raspberries, or it can be made with frozen whole berries when fresh are not in…
Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats from Shannon Blatchley of Ludlow, Massachusetts. They'll love the peanut butter flavor, too!
I originally found this recipe on the blog Bake or Break. She had adapted it from a Nigella Lawson recipe. The cookie comes out more cake-like and definitely isn't chewy. But the nutmeg adds special flavor,…
Baked clams have become a standard in the Italian-American restaurant repertoire. So standard, in fact, that they have become something of a cliche and are usually represented by frozen, mass-produced…
I have four small boys who love this recipe. This is real easy to make on those very busy evenings when you don't have a lot of time to be in the kitchen.
Split pea soup has always been a favorite of mine. This is different than the traditional pea soup made with ham. I like this one better - it's a very satisfying meal. Serve with fresh baked bread and…
Another recipe found in my grandmother's recipe box that she used to make for my brothers and sister when we were young. Hope you too, will enjoy this one.
These refreshing sandwiches are simple and economical to make using cooked rotisserie chicken from the market, cool, crisp veggies and precooked bacon. The sesame slaw is a crunchy, sweet and savory accompaniment…
This recipe was given to me a few years ago by a friend from South Africa. They are a lot like the Italian cookie...the Milano. I make mine with special dark chocolate or a semi sweet chocolate....but…
Great for those evenings that you just dont have time for being in the kitchen a lot. May be made ahead of time and reheated. Add a vegetable, a tossed salad and a loaf a bread to complete the meal.
A classic sweet roll gets a new twist. Taking a cue from red velvet cake, this recipe uses beets to take the cinnamon roll to a new level. Ginger enhances the sweetness while orange balances the earthy…
This tasty salad is perfect for evenings when you're looking for a light meal that can be made quickly. It takes just over 30 minutes to make from scratch, or you can prep many of the ingredients in advance.
Once you try this, you just may discard all other Sloppy Joes recipes. This may also be used as a dip using Scoopers. We just like to serve them open faced on hamburger buns.
I discovered this dish one day by only what I had in my pantry and just put it together for this delicious dish that my family continues to request, especially on a nice chilly day outside.
When getting snacks together for Super Bowl parties, I found that finger foods were probably the most popular (these were also fun to fix for sleepovers that my daughter used to have). Baking these…
This is a great appetizer or even a full meal for 1 person. It looks appetizing to the eye, and smells delicious when cooking. The taste is creamy and this recipe is very filling. I first tried this recipe…
This amazingly simple, mouth watering dessert is our favorite Peach Cobbler recipe. We have always canned fresh peaches and keep them handy in the pantry.
I am not fond of salmon and of fish soups. But this has been one of my favorite soups growing up. It's very simple and cooks up within 15 minutes. I like mine with a pat of butter on the soup and with…
At first glance, a slice of this pie appears to offer something sweet: chocolate filling topped with strawberry whipped cream. But unsuspecting diners are in for a surprise.... It's really a shepherd's…
Dazzle family and friends year-round with this luscious pumpkin dessert. They're winners whenever you want to go all out and make something spectacular and enticing for a special occasion - or simply…
A nice quick breakfast drink for those mornings when you are running behind and don't have time for a big breakfast but you still want something before you head out to school or work.
Please don't tell my kids that this recipe contains squash! They LOVE these and eat the heck out of them. So if you have kids, do not make these muffins when they are around.
This is one of my favorite ways to eat pork. Pork chops are crusted in pecans and breadcrumbs, then topped with a delicious homemade pumpkin butter. (You can always use store bought pumpkin butter if…
I remember having these at church functions when I was growing up. I love to make these to this day, it brings back such wonderful memories of my childhood. Go ahead, mix up a batch this evening and start…
Yummy mashed potatoes with cheese and bread crumb topping. A friend made this recipe for Christmas one year and everyone went back for a second helping.
My husband loves these cookies. They were his favorite while growing up and still to this day he asks for these to be made. Now he has passed his love for these cookies onto our four boys. This is a favorite…
Here's a pumpkin pie that will get rave reviews for both taste and appearance. With layers of plain and chocolate-flavored pumpkin filling plus a sweet sour-cream topping, it takes a bit longer to make…
This is an OLD ITALIAN family recipe that my husband grew up with his mom making for him and now we have four young boys of our own that love this recipe. If you do not like anchovies, please, give this…
A downsized version of the ever popular American meatloaf, this recipe has been a huge hit with my family! Mini meatloaves are fun and easy to please due to the amount of alterations you can make.
This super side dish is the perfect complement to your holiday menu. Here's a sure-fire way to get your kids to eat their vegetables...and don't be surprised when they're asking for more!
Looking for something different for the holidays? This pumpkin cheesecake is absolutely phenomenal. It has a pumpkin cheesecake filling with a vanilla cheesecake top layer. The crust is made with gingersnaps…
Although this soup has cream in it, I wouldn't call it a cream of mushroom soup.The use of mushrooms,fresh herbs, nutmeg and sherry play an important role in making this soup a star. Excellent teamed…
Given to me by a friend while we lived in California. Very good recipe. Great with tacos, burritos, or my Chili Rellenos Recipe. Hope your family will enjoy these as much as my family does.
The following recipe uses fresh strawberries but frozen strawberries work well. We made this cheesecake with graham cracker crumbs; a nut crumb crust and a crust made from crushed vanilla wafers would…
I made this recipe on New Years Eve for a fun, light dessert after a heavy dinner. The recipe is shockingly easy and they came out beautifully! I love that they're pop-able!
My dad was the cook in the family, not my mom. And my dad came up with this coffee can bread recipe and it was so good that he would make 2-3 of them every 2 weeks. Now I am sharing it with you.
These are light, dreamy, and scrumptious. But we prefer these partially frozen so that they are ice cold and almost like ice cream. They are made with vanilla wafers, a strawberry cheesecake filling,…
This sandwich provides two grain servings from the ciabatta, a little more than two servings of meat from the chicken, and half a dairy serving from the cheese. Serve with orange wedges and baked chips.
This recipe is very tasty on a cold winter day. My mother used to make it too and it's one of my favorites! It has all the vegetables you need plus beef broth!
A wonderful cookie to make with your children. They will love all the colors that are in their cookies and have fun looking for the cookie that has the most of their favorite color in it.
Easy slow cooker chicken cacciatore. Serve over angel hair pasta. 'Cacciatore' is Italian for 'hunter', and this American-Italian term refers to food prepared 'hunter style,' with mushrooms and onions.…
The savory coating of Dijon mustard and dried herbs also tastes great on chicken thighs or beef fillets. Herbes de Provence is a combination of several dried herbs--including lavender, thyme, rosemary,…
My mother made this casserole every Thanksgiving since I was a small child and is a favorite in our family. She usually doubled the recipe because it was always the first thing to disappear from the table.…
A classic stuffing recipe that's full of flavor and herbs. A great option for Thanksgiving because you can throw it in the crockpot and tend to your turkey!
These Thai beef salad wraps have all the bright, fresh flavors and crunchy textures of a summer roll. The tortilla wrappers make it a satisfying main dish.
There's not much I can say about this salad other than that it is very delicious! Can be served alongside pasta salad and fruit salad, or a larger serving served with your favorite crackers, as a meal…
I love fruit salad, but don't always have the time to make it, so I came up with this easy recipe. It does make a lot. I shop at a store called "Save'A'Lot" and I buy cans of every kind of fruit that…
Serve a veggie-packed chicken tortilla casserole that bakes for only 15 minutes. Add cheese at the end of baking so it has time to melt, but not brown.
Turkey, broccoli and linguine team up with a creamy sauce made with Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup and Parmesan cheese, for a family-pleasing dinner.
This is the BEST Oatmeal Cookie you'll ever eat. It was found hand written and tucked inside the pages of a cookbook I picked up at a yard sale. The paper it was written on was very well seasoned.
I must say that I have made a few flavors of these and find them very very good. The pumpkin and the pineapple happen to be favorites of my family. Well, so is the chocolate chip.
Visually appealing. Nice flavor. A great compliment to the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe has been in my family for nearly 70 years. I have passed it on to my daughters.
This is a great way to substitute ground turkey for ground beef, for those who prefer a lighter, lower-fat meat dish that is easier to digest. The toasted sesame oil and soy or tamari sauce give it the…
This is a recipe a friend gave me when we lived in California. These are really good. Try them with my Chili Rellenos Sauce, really good, and a must try recipe. You will Love these. I made these for my…
With Thanksgiving looming around the corner, I look for something new to make for dinner and try it out ahead of time - I liked this sweet potato soup. Found this one on another website. Sounds warm,…
Serve these quick-to-make sandwiches for lunch on the Friday after Thanksgiving or any time you have turkey leftovers and crave a hearty sandwich. Cranberry-shallot chutney adds a sweet, tangy flavor.…
My family loves this chicken! It is always so tender and moist and is a perfect Sunday dinner. The bacon helps to 'baste' the chicken while it cooks. Recipe can be adjusted to any size whole chicken.
Serve over brown rice to soak up the mushroom sauce, or with instant polenta and Parmesan cheese. If you don't have steak seasoning, use a blend of black pepper, crushed red pepper, salt, and garlic.
This is a really easy tropical-style drink recipe for all you spiced rum fans out there. You can garnish it with some pineapple chunks or one of those little toothpick umbrellas.
Half of the beans are finely chopped to give the filling a thick, creamy consistency. This dish can be made up to 8 hours in advance and chilled; just bring it back to room temperature before baking.
Instead of the boring old grilled cheese sandwich try a grilled cheese pizza sandwich with mozzarella and marinara sauce! It tastes just like cheese pizza with less fat and without all the grease and…
This was made from Thanksgiving leftovers, and ingredients in my pantry. It's a family favorite and a hit at potlucks. With leftovers, it's a breeze, made from scratch ... it's work. Either way it's a…
The sweet taste of dried cranberries,fresh blueberries and juicy pear combined with the creamy goodness of Gruyere cheese make a delightful addition to summer celebrations anywhere...the colors say USA…
This is my family's favorite sandwich! We like it served with a nice fresh Caesar salad. Don't be intimidated by the extra sharp provolone's smell - it's really awesome when melted into the sandwich!
Balsamic vinegar cooks down to a glaze that clings to the sandwich fillings, adding a hint of sweetness and a touch of acidity. Pressing the sandwich after assembling it conducts the heat from the chicken…
I paired chocolate with pumpkin for a really nifty-looking, scrumptious dessert. This makes a great holiday or seasonal dessert but since canned pumpkin is available anytime, you can indulge year around.…
These are much better than the store bought kind. They smell so good while cooking that no one can wait for them to come out of the oven. Great in lunch boxes for school or the office. But watch out,…
These hands are so cute and they're not really scary so they are good for younger kids. So good everyone will enjoy. An added plus - they're easy to make for Halloween parties.
I never cared for the rice in the peppers, so this is my Italian twist. If you like lasagna, then you'll love this recipe. This is an easy recipe that doesn't require pressure cooking, keeping the peppers…
I found the texture of this cake to be less like fluffy cake and more springy like a moist banana bread or carrot cake. The flavor was subtle, but nice. Make sure to use a high quality cocoa powder for…
This taste is sure to please you. Kick back and enjoy quick easy Hawaiian pork chops without leaving your state. Enjoy with scallop potatoes, vegatables and rolls. Sure to be a crowd pleaser.
This is another Italian family recipe. My husband's mother made this a lot, especially good in the summer with your own, home grown tomatoes. Nice with a lean grilled steak and baked potato with all the…
This deliciously different dish incorporates a classic combination of flavors: lemon, chicken, and garlic. It's a nice change of pace from the usual pasta fare!
Serve a sandwich piled high with the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. The vinaigrette adds bright flavor to the stacker and is also tasty on salad greens.
With summer here, I make this recipe quite often, using whatever fruit is handy. It is my own recipe. I often make this as a take-along potluck dish. Kids love it!
If you like pumpkin pie, you'll love this cake's subtle spice flavors and velvety cream cheese frosting. The slightly sweet and mild pecans add a pleasant crunch to the smooth frosting. Pumpkin-pie spice…
If you love chocolate, this is a great cheesecake recipe. It has a chocolate crumb crust, a creamy filling studded with chocolate chips, and a chocolate ganache topping. Decadent can be easy.
Several years ago I decided to do a "Nationwide Thanksgiving" for my family. I tried to cook each dish to represent a different location in the USA. This stuffing is very, very Hawaiian. I found that…
A perfectly seasoned and juicy turkey. My friend from France taught me to cook turkey like this, but she never measures anything so use your own judgment for vegetable amounts, etc. I usually err on the…
The dumplings in this chicken dumpling soup recipe are made out of Farina cereal (wheat cereal)! This is a recipe from my German-Saxon childhood 75 years ago. It sounds strange to make dumplings out of…
My aunt always makes her "special stuffing" and brings it to both our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. I absolutely LOVE this recipe and I cannot imagine another dinner without it. She is 92 and I was…
I took Fudgey Walnut Brownies, omitted the nuts, and swirled cream cheese through the batter. The result is another fudgey brownie made even more decadent with cream cheese. If you are looking for a dark,…
A simple kid-friendly recipe that youngsters can make themselves. Counting, measuring, stirring...then eating...what fun they will have making their own pudding and eating what they made for themselves.…
This delightful and easy creation only takes 15 minutes! It's a favorite of mine and anyone who receives them around Christmas time. My brother asked me for this recipe and swears by it too
I had this cranberry martini recipe at a holiday party and everyone loved it. The cranberry juice mixes nicely with the liquor. It's a perfect smooth drink.
Ancho chile powder is made from ground, smoked, dried poblano peppers, and it gives this rub a subtle smoky heat. For a milder flavor, cut back on the ground black pepper or ancho chile powder, and omit…
Thanksgiving turkey has been given a Cuban twist! We celebrate this American holiday by preparing a turkey marinated with the flavors of Cuba. The recipe is foolproof and the turkey is the best you'll…
Everyone loves cheesecake and chocolate. This is an easy recipe to put together and the German chocolate and caramel makes for a scrumptious and very attractive cheesecake dessert. You can make the caramel…
To prepare this a day ahead, cook the sweet potatoes; combine with brown sugar, butter, and vanilla. Before baking, stir in half the pecans, place in a baking dish, and top with the remaining pecans and…
A 'spiked' version of the traditional hot cider - great for fall or holiday gatherings. This can be made in large quantities and kept warm in an electric coffee server.
This is a great turkey that is full of flavor. I used my recipe for the rub which you can look at here on Recipe4Living. Click here to get the recipe for The Perfect Rub For Any Meat.
Given to me from a friend. This is a wonderful recipe if you like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. When I make these, they don't last very long around my house.
Cookies and brownies in one! Could life get any better? This dough requires chilling the dough overnight, keep this in mind while planning your cookie baking.
The combination of the herbs and red wine make for such a bountiful and refreshing dish. Opting for the turkey products is a very figure-friendly choice and using the lemon juice and zest in the meatballs…
A chocolate cheesecake is an impressive alternative to a vanilla cheesecake. This recipe calls for a walnut and graham cracker crust but you could use chocolate cookies if you prefer and leave out the…
Take these Creamy No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes to your next summer party. They're dreamy, scrumptious, little cheesecakes, topped with whipped cream. They use vanilla wafers for a crust and are easy…
Not too many people would know this pie is not made with coconut, but actually uses spaghetti squash. I wasn't sure what to do with a bumper crop of spaghetti squash and this quickly became an annual…
I like playing with recipes, making the ordinary extra ordinary. I tried this using a store bought packaged brownie mix and added my own idea. They were gone within the hour.
This strawberry pie recipe is so good that you will not be able to put a slice of this pie down. You will definitely want a second or even a third piece! I make about 10-15 every year by request.
This is a holiday pleaser and very easy to prepare. Just listen to the comments and you know you have a hit. They will want the recipe. This is a Thanksgiving favorite in my home.
This grilled peanut chicken is a perfect dish when you have company coming and no idea what to fix them, especially when you don't want to be boring about dinner.
In this version, the wings taste especially good because they are baked, not fried. According to the Love Chef, Buffalo Chicken Wings were frits served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, in 1964.…
Love chocolate and the luscious combination of orange cream with chocolate? Then these cookies are for you! By using orange oil in all three components of these cookies there is a real orange enhanced…
These sandwiches are absolutely AMAZING! The combination of ingredients with a special sandwich spread helps to create a taste beyond compare. A true delicacy. Garnish with a kosher dill pickle and enjoy!
Here's a pie pastry recipe you can really count on for good results. One important tip: be sure to allow enough time for chilling the dough. It'll help keep the pastry from sticking to the rolling pin.…
Most of us have a special memory or a trinket or two that make us think of our mother's love.I have a red cookie tin. After my mom passed away I took her red cookie tin.She would make her favorite biscotti…
Rice and chicken dish that's sweet and yummy! It looks great and is very colorful and easy to make. I was playing around with pineapple and chicken and came up with this, it has all of my favorite…
This French Toast Casserole is the winner of Recipe4Living's Casserole Contest! It is easy to make and the only caveat is that you must prepare it 3 to 12 hours before baking it in the oven. Perfect…
This recipe is a meal on a plate and an inexpensive way to get your protein, carbohydrate, and vegetable all in one meal. It was given to me by my boyfriend and I have made it when I need something quick…
This easy high protein breakfast is only 4 ingredients. I think they taste just like regular pancakes they way they are, but if you have a sweet tooth use low fat cottage cheese which has a higher sugar…
A very moist cake with apples in it! This came from my mother who is deceased now but all of us children loved it. It would be great to serve this after your dinner or even for breakfast.
This recipe was adapted from Giada De Laurentiis' from a show about cooking with kids. It's a great version of "mac and cheese" that pleases kids and adults alike.
This recipe was inspired by my like for lightening up a dish when a hearty base is being used. This dish is wonderful served along side home-made dumplings.
Beer cheese is unheard of in most places. In Kentucky, it is almost a staple item. I have tried several brands in the grocery store and different recipes. This one is THE BEST I have eaten. Try it, you…
This is a great one pot dish that can be made for a crowd or family the night before. It's a great way to use apples when they're so plentiful in the fall!
This chicken and potato casserole recipe is an easy, updated version of a family favorite loaded with meat, potatoes, cheese,and lots of flavor. Great for a family meal or to take to a covered dish event.
I first created this recipe as a way to clean out my family's refrigerator and pantry before a vacation. I basically threw some things that we had on the verge of expiration together and hoped for the…
I'll give you my recipe. It's delicious, crisp and they melt-in-your-mouth! This is a large recipe, as it makes 10 dozen. These freeze well and the 10 dozen won't last long!
I love potatoes and eggs cooked together for breakfast, so I came up with this. It is quick and easy. Also easy to make for one or two, or even several.
One night I was getting ready to make dinner and I asked my son Zack what I should make. He said, why don't you saute the chicken, cut it up, make some gnocchi and mix it all together. The rest is history!…
This is the easiest recipe. The first time I made these was for Christmas a few years back. They went so fast my family got upset that there weren't more.
We never liked any of the barbecue sauces we bought so we decided to make our own! My husband came up with this recipe and we just love it. The kids ask him to make it for their own homes. We go through…
This simple marinade is reminiscent of Greek flavors because it uses a lot of lemon juice. The flavor is amazing and the chicken will be juicy and tender.
These flavors meld so well together. It is one of those dishes where people want to know, "what is that flavor?" Creamy and delicious! I added carrots because all of the kids in my family loved it and…
This is a very easy recipe to make. Sometimes I will use canned baked beans instead of using the first 6 ingredients. My husband and I love this. I hope you use this and enjoy it.
Shepherd's Pie is a traditional English recipe. Since I was American and my husband was British, I tried to change this wonderful recipe for the American palate. I hope you enjoy it because we do.
This is a quick and easy peach cobbler recipe that has been passed down in our family. It's not only easy to prepare, it's easy to remember, since all ingredients are 1 C. or 1 tsp. I've taken it to many…
Cranberries, apple pie filling, walnuts, raisins, and orange marmalade make this almost-no-cook cranberry relish easy for any cook to put together, but it looks and tastes like it took hours to make!
I love to mix tea and juices. I really like them in the winter when you can drink them warm. This recipe is good hot or cold. I also have tried several kinds of tea (even decaf). You cannot really taste…
Whenever my aunt made a pan of this apple cake, it would be gone before we knew it! This recipe is more like a coffee cake that is moist and appetizing. It has a sweet apple and coffee taste to it.
I made these for Easter. Forgot to buy some so I had to whip something up. My husband loves them. He wants them all the time now. Great with morning coffee. Try warming in the oven! They are even better!…
Quinoa is a grain that is wheat free and gluten free, but is big on taste! The ratio is 2 cups water to 1 cup quinoa (pronounced keen-wah). It has a nutty flavor and when paired with apples is a very…
I made this up during the Christmas holiday. I was making a theme of the Christmas colors on my table, spinach being green was one of them. Well, it cooked up faster than the rest of my food. All I can…
This casserole is my husband's absolute favorite meal. It's creamy and has a slight blend of sweet and salty. It looks very presentable for special occasions, and is simple to make.
We always made bread stuffing for holidays, but it wasn't my thing so we came up with this rice stuffing. Adding Craisins makes it a little more festive but isn't necessary.
This healthy citrus salad recipe is the winner of Recipe4Living's Citrus Season contest. During the gray and cold winter days, this citrus salad brings bright colorful flavor and keeps you in a cheerful…
Very good for home or carry out, if you like cabbage you will love this, can be spicy or mild. I got this from a good friend and revised it a bit from his. Also good Weight Watchers dish if following…
Dark, soft and delicious! I remember my mom going North to bring grandma back to our house just to make alot of these cookies. Watching grandma make them, I always wondered how she knew when to stop…
I created this recipe to enter in a contest at the state fair, where it won a blue ribbon. These cookies take a little time to make, but the results are worth it!
I had this when I went to Louisiana for Jazz Fest. This is my version. The gardiniera salad gives it some zing. They can be cut in quarters for a light appetizer or served with a salad for a meal.
A recipe that runs the gamut with your taste buds. Potato and egg that totally compliment each other. Add the ham and sauce and you have the the ultimate taste sensation in a wonderful adaptation of eggs…
If you are planning on hosting a nice brunch soon then this quiche would be perfect. This easy but fancy quiche is rich in flavors since you are cooking with portabella mushrooms and brie cheese.
I was trying to make up a recipe for some fried potatoes I had at Spanky's in Savannah, GA. I think mine are better! I get compliments everytime I serve them!
Chocolate biscotti that is baked twice, superb with hot drinks (to dip into), very dark appearance. A variation from a recipe worked hands-on in a chocolate class in 2003. Twice baked biscotti, quite…
This apple dumpling recipe is one that my family enjoys and I have used it many times. It looks wonderful and my family never waits until I say it is okay to eat it. They dig in as soon as it comes from…
This quick and easy dish has a little bit of everything. With a combination of meal, potatoes, cheese and a crunchy topping it's a great comfort food for those cold winter nights when you just want to…
This is a super-fast sauce, and the ingredients are easy to keep on hand. If you use a cup of wine for the sauce and drink a glass while you make it, you'll still have a few glasses left to serve with…
I won a contest sponsored by our local newspaper with this apple pie recipe, and it was featured on a nearby restaurant's menu for a month. The combination of cream cheese, maple, apples, and walnuts…
This is one of our Date Night meals. I have a few others and the idea is to spend quality time together. What better way than cooking and sharing a meal from the same plate?
Cold, crisp watermelon and chopped mint in a light syrup of ginger, sugar, and rice wine vinegar. A touch of coarsely ground black pepper on top makes this a gourmet treat!
This dish makes for a dramatic presentation. Take it right from the oven to the table, fill it with peaches and sour cream and serve with bacon or ham.
These ingredients added together make a very tasty quiche, and my husband wouldn't touch quiche untl he had this one! Of course it's versatile too, since you can add your favorite meat, veggies, cheese…
My husband, our two kids and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish. The brown rice makes it extra nutritious... and it's a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey.
I always add a little extra oregano, makes it taste more like pizza. It might not look good after the cheese is melted into it, but it tastes a lot better than it looks.
The Italian dressing in this chicken Parmesan casserole gives the chicken zing and keeps it moist. Smoked mozzarella will add another layer of flavor. Is your mouth watering too?
This pie is great warm, with a scoop of ice cream or ice cold out of the fridge. I make these for bake sales and they have sold out for the last 3 years.
I didn't know that ham and pickles were so good together until my aunt made me a sandwich with that combination. I knew it would be a good combo for deviled eggs too!
A fun and easy entree I threw together with what was in my pantry. I make this a lot, now that the rave reviews have come in from family, friends and neighbors! Makes great sandwiches the next day with…
A delicious sauce from the French region Provence. Use on burgers, sandwiches, or grilled chicken or fish; dip crudités or fries in it. This tasty dip is made right in your blender, no whisks or special…
Overall taste is typical of one anticipated for a winter holiday. It looks very pretty when presented. It came from my own experimentation to find someting typical but a new and interesting way to serve…
I created these delicious cookies to enter in a contest at the state fair. Not only did they win a blue ribbon, the judge raved about the creamy filling!
I originally saw this recipe on The Wednesday Chef, a fantastic food blog. This is an excellent paella recipe for beginners and is really quite simple to prepare. The key is to use the correct rice -…
My family likes sweet potatoes like this instead of baked with all the marshmallows on top. It is very good and if sweet potatoes are a must for your Thanksgiving you should definitely try this recipe.
This home favorite is a layered dinner pie made with good ground beef, sliced potatoes, sliced onions, chicken broth, seasonings and a flaky top crust. The recipe was modified from one given to my mother…
This is a simple recipe that can be a side dish or Hors d'oeurves. Great for folks that are not particularly fond of vegetables. If used as Hors d'oeuvres, furnish picks to put on plates.
A nice light bread with blueberries and bananas. May double the ingredients to make more than 1 loaf because 1 loaf will go very fast! This bread can be frozen if you feel like making more than 1 or 2.…
Tastes great and is good for you too! Simple stir-fry style that you can make your own, if you like spicy, sweet, or mild, you can adjust to suit you and your family. Best when veggies are used straight…
This dish is sure to satisfied your friends and family. Great for a dinner with the wine of your choice. Beautifully garnish, it will surely be the talk of your friends. If you love pasta and shrimp…
A chuck roast slow-simmered in a beefy broth is delicious when shredded and spooned onto rolls. Carla Kimball of Callaway, Nebraska serves the cooking juices in individual cups for dipping.
This is a very old recipe from Shanghai. It's a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy all harmoniously balanced. The sauce will appear brown at the end.
Easy turkey salad made with only white turkey breast meat, colorful sweet peppers and Miracle Whip. Taste is sweet but a little spicy and very fulfilling.
This dough is easy to work with - it has no baking powder - so the cookies bake smooth and flat - without any small bumps. It makes decorating easier. This is a recipe from my late mother. Every year…
Kids love "gross" on Halloween and this pudding will do the trick for parties. I don't know if it's been done before but it just hit me one day and all the kids got such a kick out of it that they were…
What can you do with bread, bananas, and eggs that will feed your relatives and free you up? This version of French toast is the answer. By baking the French toast instead of using an oily fry pan, and…
A creamy soup of pureed celery, onions, and oyster plant, with plump little oysters swimming in it. The soup is flavored with thyme, nutmeg, cayenne, and a touch of dry sherry. Yum!
This is a recipe passed down through my family, I remember my grandmother making it for us on Christmas, saying it needed to sit a day or two; it was so hard to smell it and not be able to eat it. The…
Excellent dish for party or any meal as an appetizer. Chilling day before enhances the flavor. If you prefer more spice, use hotter picante sauce, depending on your preference.
These are Filipino egg rolls filled with pork, potatoes, bean sprouts, carrots, and green beans, wrapped in a thin wrapper and fried in a pan. They can be made ahead of time and frozen. No need to thaw.…
We really like cole slaw, but we don't care for it with a lot of sugar. This is just sweet enought to be good! People always ask whats in it, because they don't guess apple.
This is great for working people: put it in before you go to work and when you get home your house smells like chicken teriyaki. It's also very budget-friendly and the leftovers just get better.
This recipe is one my mother used to make when we were growing up. It works great on the grill or even the oven, but the best way to make them is in a campfire! It adds that unique smoky flavor. It's…
I stumbled across this idea one day looking for dip fpr some tortilla chips and found out that the taste is supurb. It is unique and delicious. This has grown to be a custom with holidays and movie times.…
This pumpkin soup can be used as a light first course for Thanksgiving or to accompany turkey sandwiches the next day. Nutritious and delicious, this is a treat for the taste buds! Easy adaptations make…
This classic spareribs recipe is cooked entirely on the grill. You can buy a barbecue sauce instead of making your own, if you like. Make sure to boil the remaining sauce after you finished brushing it…
This is lower in fat and a much healthier version of Shepherd's Pie. My family loves it! Unfortunately it is so good we tend to eat the whole meal, can't lose weight that way!!
This is just a little recipe I discovered while trying to make a peanut butter cookie less guilt tripping. The honey is a more natural sugar and gives the cookie a nice moist texture. The whole wheat…
You're making a list and checking it twice — but it seems to grow longer every day! Why not leave the malls behind and generate the spirit of the season right in your own kitchen? With this cranberry…
These cookies are a favorite because the rum and nutmeg give them an egg nog flavor. As the dough bakes, the walnut coating becomes toasted and crunchy, which also earns them bonus points in my recipe…
The addition of hearts of palm with this salad make for a great taste. I feel the vegetable, hearts of palm is a hidden gem and everyone must try it, especially in this salad, Serve this elegant salad…
A wonderful recipe given to me by a friend. You are really going to enjoy these! This recipe has really become a family favorite and a lot of my friends request me to make this for them when they are…
This is an old family recipe which I have served to my family over the last 40 years. We have enjoyed it and I am now passing it on to my own too. It is so neat because it does not need a frosting! It…
These caramel pecan biscuits make a great dessert! I adapted this recipe from a yeast dough recipe that my Mom had. Much quicker and way more easier. And they're just as scrumptious!!
A very creamy cheeseacke. The pineapple gives this cheesecake a very good taste. My husband and I tried 5 times to get this right. I have had to make this cheesecake quite often for my husband to take…
This is the BEST way to start your morning! It is not for the timid of breakfast eaters... If you like sausage, bacon, ham, eggs and cheese... THIS is what you are looking for!
Wolfgang PuckAs you'll see when you make the following main course or appetizer recipe adapted from my Chinois restaurants, you'll feel like you're done cooking almost before you've started. Which is…
My mom taught me how to make these enchiladas 57 years ago! They taste amazing! Don't worry about the appearance since they taste so good. I do not use salt or pepper, I let each person add their own…
Everyone I have served these to has loved them so here is the recipe. Make sure to plump the cranberries. As oatmeal cookies go, these should turn out a little fluffy. These are great for breakfast or…
Spinach, pickled beets, goat cheese, onion and red beet eggs combine with a sweet and tangy pickled beet vinaigrette for a colorful and tasty salad. Requires two days marinating time, unless you buy the…
This apple dish is quite tasty as well as colorful and is a perfect side dish to serve with a baked holiday ham or pork roast. The red cinnamon candies give the apples a spicer cinnamon taste.
This soup is wonderful in the fall and winter! It tastes so good that you would never know that it is fat free. For a heartier soup, add some browned hamburger or ground turkey.
This chicken and rice casserole is delicious if eaten as a main dish and if you desire to add some extra heat, add some hot italian sausage to the mix.
I created this for my daughter's wedding punch, since her color was "baby blue". I have used it since for baby showers, for baby boys. Everyone loves it and thinks I should 'patent' it!