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…
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,…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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!
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…
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.
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.
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,…
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.
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!
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!
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.
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,…
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.…
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!
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 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.
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.…
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.
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 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.
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…
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 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,…
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.…
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.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.…
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.
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.
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…
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
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.…
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 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…
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!
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 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.
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!
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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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 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…
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!
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…
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…
Blue crabs were always plentiful during the months without an R. While driving down the causeway, you can see people with their long nets,a rope around their waste pulling big wash tub, full of these…
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…
A filling main dish that is easily adaptable to suit your personal tastes. Recipe doubles/triples well. Use your favorite store bought or homemade tomato sauce.
This traditional Norwegian cake is a family favorite. Icing is whipping cream, filling is fresh berries. Moist, beautiful, fresh fruit. They'll beg for a second slice!
Pork tenderloin coated in Dijon mustard, and served with a Marsala mustard sauce. Absolutely delicious! Try the sauce over other cuts of meat and vegetables.
This is a great "one dish" meal. It has three of the four food groups. It is also a very pretty dish. Smoked Sausage, potatoes, peppers, onions, and cheese.
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…
Years ago my mom used to stuff the turkey with this rice recipe. I like it so much I don't wait for a turkey to make it. If you want to make a meal out of this, add 4 links of sauteed sausage for heartier…
This is a wonderful side dish for Thanksgiving. I wanted to do something other than the traditional sweet potato and marshmallow dish. I came up with apples and sweet potato and then decide to throw in…
Hop on the Candyland Express this holiday season with festive fudge that's as easy as it is delicious. Using sweetened condensed milk, you can prepare this classic homemade treat in just 10 minutes. Rich…
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.
This delicious recipe is the winner of the stuffing category for our Thanksgiving Recipes Contest! Cornbread dressing with fresh corn and thyme, flavored with celery and onion, and moistened with chicken…
I love making my mashed potatoes for company. They always tell me they are the best mashed potatoes they have ever had! I know, these are not healthy but they are worth the splurge! I hope you enjoy them…
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.…
This recipe began with my Aunt Ellie and I just added to it. It is one of those random recipes that one merely adds more ingredients as one goes along, if the meal is for more than 4 people. Here goes.
This is an easy recipe that is quite forgiving as far as ingredients go. It makes good use of the watermelon that wasn't quite used up at the big party and reduces it down to a manageable spot in the…
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…
This oyster dressing recipe has a great taste and is always a hit! My father made it for years and I carry on the tradition of oyster dressing for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
A wonderful, flavorful and easy bean salad recipe that has been in my family for 4 generations. Even the children like this one! This will be a family favorite for years to come. Refreshing in the summer…
The moistest, richest homemade chocolate cake you've ever tasted! It has coffee in it, so the recipe is sure to please chocolate and coffee lovers alike!
For my children's school year's final venture into the classroom: chocolate from scratch. I taught my favorite 3rd graders to make the raw dessert that follows.
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.
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!…
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.…
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…
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…
After much searching for what to do with pears that would last more than a few days, with no success, I made up my own. It can be made with sugar or Splenda, I've made both and everyone loves it. It's…
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.
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 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.
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 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 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…
If you bake them in individual ceramic ramekins, you don't even have to unmold the extras. Just keep them covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator and enjoy them up to several days later, right out…
I like things that taste really great! I love it when people tell me how wonderful my food is. Who doesn't? I REALLY like it when the food I have created is just the easiest ever but tastes like I had…
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!!
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…
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…
I first tried this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a nice change from the traditional apple pie. The recipe is from the glorious Alice Waters, so how could it be bad?
This delicious shortbread looks beautiful on a cookie tray! I make it every Christmas, and everyone loves it! With shortbread, homemade caramel, and marbled chocolate, it reminds me of a Twix candy bar.
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…
I make this frequently but since some people don't care for pumpkin I sometimes make this as a dessert for Thanksgiving. Everyone likes the apples but the best thing about this dessert is the really crunchy…
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!
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.
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!!
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!
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!
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…
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…
This is a "chunky" dip that can be made as spicy hot as you want! This is a crowd pleaser! I ALWAYS come home with an empty dish! My husband says this dip would be good on a car bumper!
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!
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.
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…
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.
My Irish mother-in-law showed me how to make this dish and for years everyone would jump at the chance to eat it. It looks appetizing and tastes really great with noodles as a main course or just put…
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…
We are an Italian family, and we love our spinach. This is a fast and easy way to use spinach for breakfast or lunch. You can eat a slice alone or serve it with a crisp salad or a tomato onion salad.
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!
This recipe is easy and so simple; great for big meals like Thanksgiving coming up. Tastes mm good, it looks too good to eat sometimes with its bright yellow texture.
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…
This is a wonderful and festive cheese spread best served with a hearty cracker. I have adapted this over the years for use on different occasions. Cranberries or Craisins make it a perfect Thanksgiving…
I always look for something healthy and has no meat but high in protien and fiber. That is how I came up with this recipe. My son loves to help make this also and it is easy for him to make.
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 -…
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…
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.
These zucchini logs are packed with flavor and the kids love eating them along side their turkey legs. I think they like the name! These can also be served as a meal with a side salad.
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…
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 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.
This is my adaptation of my husband's favorite Persian dish: KuKu Sabzi. I love to make this for breakfast or brunch (even for dinner). This pairs well with warm pieces of lavash bread. I love to grow…
This wonderful recipe is the winner of the squash category in our Thanksgiving Recipes Contest! A French recipe for potimarron, this bread has a wonderful golden color.
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 recipe has a unique attribute: tasters can't tell the difference between the white flour and whole wheat flour versions. If you've been looking for a whole-grain recipe that's sure to please the…
Two kinds of cheese, spinach, artichokes, and roasted red peppers, baked in a buttery, flaky Phyllo log...True comfort food with a twist - it's actually nutritious, too!
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!
A delightful dish that will have your guests raving at your casual Sunday brunch. I discovered this dish in high school and I think it's classy enough for a king or queen!
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.