This "spooky" recipe was the winner of the Spook-tacular Halloween Recipes Contest! These treats will surely make your little ghouls eyes pop!

If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you won't be able to resist these bars. They are so moist and tasty.

These are fantastic any time.Whether it be for Donut Day or Valentine's Day.Treat all your Valentines with these!

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!

Give these to all your little Valentines for a quick and easy treat!

Let these sugar plum cookies dance in your mouth. They are very moist and delicious, they're not like your usual Christmas cookie!

Spice up your Valentine's day with these muffins!

What a treat for your little Valentines!

Let your little zombies grab a shovel and dig in!

These Creepy Delights will keep all your ghouls happy, with a taste that can't be beat and squirming fun!

It's a quick, tasty bite! Whip up a batch of crispy-coated chicken chunks in your microwave. They're perfect for dipping.

These are a delicious bun with the taste of caramel apples. A great treat for this time of the year.

These are a cool and refreshing cookie and a fabulous addition to your Christmas desserts.

The pear adds a delicious moistness to this spiced bread. This is great for the fall and it's even better the next day!

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…

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…

I was going through my grandmother's recipe box and came across this wonderful recipe. She used to make this for us when we were young.

Dad will love for you to make this recipe (Mom would too!) But, I think all the children would *REALLY* like this recipe the most.

These oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies are soft and very delicious!

This recipe was just given to me from a friend and I just had to share it with all of you. Infused subtle sweetness of vanilla, this sweet, buttery kettle corn makes a wonderful snack to satisfy your…

Trail mix adds a nutty texture to these delicious caramel apples.

Feeding a family is a snap with this dinner that's on the table in less than 30 minutes. This is a great way to do that.

A rich, creamy chicken sauce is rolled in croissants and baked to form delicious puffs. Wonderful for get togethers!

I love cream cheese and chocolate. It's a great combination. And what a great ending to a great dinner with your special Valentine!

This is a fab cookie. It does make a lot, but you need them all because they go quickly!

These chocolate chip cookies are soft and very delicious!

These Asian turkey wraps will give your dinner a new flavor and make a great meal!

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 cookie is not real sweet and you can dress it up with colored sugars, icing or even chocolate. These have always been my very favorite cookie.

A nice recipe and good for diabetics.

Light and delicious with great tomato flavor!

These oatmeal raisin cookies are easy and so good that you won't be able to bake enough to go around.

These are quick and delicious! Kids and adults will love them.

This is a great lunch for the kids to brown bag with. Definitely not just peanut butter and jelly anymore!

Maintaining a low carb diet can be difficult when you're in need of a quick snack, especially if doughy bagels or sugary muffins are all you can find. Take along one or some of these low carb snacks the…

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 fresh fruit salad recipe is so easy anyone can make it! It is very colorful and delicious.

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,…

This fruit Danish recipe is so easy, anyone can make it.

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.

A recipe given to me from my grandmother.

A nice dessert cake, very moist.

A sticky-sweet snack that is always a treat.

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.…

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!

I combined some patty recipes to create an easy vegetable patty recipe with the filling and flavor I desired.

These are the best pumpkin seeds I have ever tasted and they were so easy to make!

For a quick pick me up, on those days your feeling a little "lazy", try these.

A nice change for a sandwich. Very good. This recipe I found in my Grandmothers recipe box. This was a recipe her husband (my Grandpa) really enjoyed.

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 must try recipe - very good! You will want to make more.

This is very quick to make. There is no cooking required because you are using leftover turkey.

Grandma used to make these for my brothers and sister and I when we were younger. Very good recipe.

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 is a very easy recipe that is so thick you can slice it. Very moist and tasty. I make this anytime of the year.

Taste like tacos but better. It's quick and easy and people love it.

These wrapped candies are perfect treats for celebrating Halloween. Pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, are available hulled or unhulled at health-food stores. Paper candy cups are available at baking supply stores.

Friends and family really enjoy these muffins.

This delicious treat makes the perfect, layered gift in a jar for an occasion.

This recipe is quick, healthy and provides a great energy-boosting lunch. It will help you avoid the late afternoon blahs!

Your kids will love these great snack sticks.

The easiest apple pie to make. Delicious.

For your next party, try pairing homemade crackers with a cheese ball and be sure to impress!

Easiest Cake you will ever make. Very good too, this is one of my husbands favorites.

This is a cheaper version of the caramel apple dip you buy in grocery stores.

Create simply delicious spiced walnut snacks and appetizers. Adjust the ingredients to create savory, hot or sweet delights. Recipe courtesy of the Walnut Marketing Board

I love English muffin pizza but am watching my weight. Just swap a few things out and enjoy.

This is a delicious candy and perfect to give as a gift for the holidays.

A very typical dessert or snack for children in Argentina, this is very simple. It never fails and you can share!  

These low-fat crackers, sweetened with honey are a healthy snack choice.

Three different ways to toast walnuts!

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…

If you love apples, this is the cake for you!

A great breakfast side dish, snack or accompaniment to pork entrees that will satisfy any sweet tooth, and that can be served hot or cold!

Flavor up your container of walnuts by mixing them with instant coffee, cinnamon, vanilla and other spices.

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.

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!

This dish can be served as a side or mail dish by adding a salad or even soup. Crunchy on the outside and smooth and salty on the inside. Who could ask for more? You can use also puff pastry or the bisquick…

This is a delicious recipe that's perfect for company and an extra-special family treat.

A quick and easy treat to share with family and friends and a great recipe to do with those little ones!

A simple recipe made with cinnamon candies. It can be served warm or cold. This is a great way to use overripe apples.

Let these sugar plum cookies dance in your mouth. They are really soft and delicious. A very unique Christmas cookie.

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…

These sweet pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.

This is a great way to eat fruit. Use this as a garnish, relish, spread or eat it right out of the bowl!

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…

A delicious, slightly sweet breakfast or afternoon snack. Great with honey butter and coffee.

With banana, apples, yogurt and spices, this is a great, healthy smoothie without sugar. And it's so sweet and yummy anyway!

I use melted cheese on this wrap instead of mayonnaise to hold it all together. A good variation is to substitute taco meat and grilled onions for the bacon.

A chunky chutney like this one makes a great gift for friends and neighbors. I give them the chutney in a decorated jar with a package of cream cheese and a box of crackers. It makes a lovely snack and…

Instead of going to the store and buying pre-made applesauce try making your own by following this recipe.

This orange Jello salad recipe is cool and delicious! You can serve it anytime.

This is great for Halloween. It is a great and versatile snack for kids, especially picky eaters!

This is a recipe with a kick! But it won't be hard to make.

These nuts were in my home all winter long. A sweet and healthy snack before or after dinner or while playing Pokeno!

My family loves granola, so I've been experimenting with recipes to create new flavors. With dried apples, apple juice concentrate, and seasonal spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe is perfect…

Pickled watermelon rind is as sweet as any candy you will ever have, and what a great way to NOT waste ANY of the watermelon. I made this for my children when they were young. (They are now 39 and 40)

These chicken wings are easy, inexpensive and great for parties! They also taste very good!

Pumpkins have multiple uses: you can carve them, make a pie out of them, or even a fudge, but what do you do with those darn seeds? Well, if you try this recipe, youl'l find out that even the seeds are…

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…

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!…

These cookies stay soft and moist!

These are really good and very easy to make.

Yummy and sweet, great to set out for the holidays!

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 light puff pastry filled with a hearty and delicious ground beef mixture. Great for lunch or dinner. Also a convenient on-the-go snack!

This is a great-tasting muffin your family and friends will enjoy.

Crunchy, salty and totally satisfying.

You'll hardy remember why French Fries are so appealing when you try these!

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 snack so good, you won't be able to eat just one!

This cool,creamy, snappy spread has a great zing, snap, bite to it that only Feta can bring. Your friends will be inpressed with this new simple dish and it's a sure crowd pleaser!

Tantilizing large, fresh strawberries are the stars of this recipe and when combined with cream cheese, they are downright dreamy! They are very versitile in their use and are a great addition to any…

Melted almond bark blends together a concoction of salty treats.

I have been making these for family and friends for over 50 years. Found this recipe when I was a teenager and started making them my way ...into little watermelon slices. This is one of my family's favorites.…

Every so often I get these weird cravings for hush puppies so I had to find out how to make them myself. This is a simple and delicious recipe to make either for yourself or serve them as appetizers next…

These are great tasting pickles!

This quick and easy recipe will soon be the hit of those summer gatherings.

My kids love eating foods from different countries. They have a passion for spring rolls, so I started making them myself, my way.

This simple recipe can be made plain or by adding food coloring. You can dress it up for Halloween or Christmas.

This is a melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter cookie.

Chocolate kisses with a crunch! These are great little snacks that are simple and delicious! Use different color M&Ms for different holidays. Like red for Valentine's Day...

A great way to use up leftover Halloween candy, these super-sweet bars are packed with sugar.

I've been making these wonderful nibbles for a long time and I'm amazed at the time it's saved me! These spiced nuts are perfect for the holidays and can be made in the crock pot!

These can be made ahead of time, wrap in plastic wrap and then foil and freeze. Can be heated in the oven (or microwaved - be sure to take foil & plastic wrap off, wrap in paper towels then a terry…

These simple bars are satisfyingly perfect.

This delicious spread is packed full of flavors and tastes. Make this spread next time you have guests over.

These calzones are a hit from young to old. They're great for packing lunch boxes. Served hot or cold, the flavors just melt in your mouth.

Who knew you could improve on the great taste of walnuts? You can with this cinnamon sweet recipe.

This bread is made in jars, and baked in the oven. The bread lasts indefinitely because in essence, it is canned. Can be made well ahead of the holidays.

This banana bread recipe is so easy, you don't even need an electric mixer! It's the perfect use for over-browned bananas.

Everyone will come running when they smell that melting chocolate - best snack ever!

This is an egg and jalapeno recipe that is so very good. I have had this recipe for years and have never seen it in recipe books. I can't remember where it came from, but if you serve this dish as a side…

I got this recipe from my mother. When she made it, the cakes used to fall apart. When I started using it, I added some flour to the ingredients and they held their shape. These potato cakes taste good…

Quick, easy and good anytime.

The kids and party goers will like these.

A great mix to throw together and keep everywhere: in the house, in the car, at the office - whereever you get hungry.

A quick appetizer the guys will love!!

Enjoy this wonderful, refreshing salad.

I got this recipe from a friend and added the pepper flakes to give them an adult twist.

This makes a great appetizer but it needs to be refrigerated overnight for the best results. Be prepared to share the recipe after people taste it, I always do.

My family loves choosing their own toppings whenever I make pancakes. I put out 3 or whatever is requested that morning and they build their own breakfast. Anything to get kids to eat, right!? I always…

These are fast, easy and good.

Simple to throw together, but that sweet and salty mix just can't be beat!

This is a buttery, toffee-like snack that will satisfy your sweet and salty cravings all at once. It also makes a lovely gift!

Had a cousin who lived on this for a month. Just wanted to share this with all the kids out there and moms and dads. This is also great for the kids around the house for a quick lunch.

The crispy, golden brown outside holds rich, gooey melted cheese. Serve cheese sticks with salsa, spaghetti or pizza sauces. They're perfect for dipping.

Gramma used this easy to make coffee cake recipe for visits from the reverend back in 19th century Missouri. I'm sure my mother updated it with ingredients that were easier to get at the local grocery!…

Kids just love these yummy cookies!

I love refried beans and this dip is a great combination. It's not spicy so the kids can even eat it.

A good way to get children to eat celery. A family I babysat for as a teenager made this for their children, minus the raisins. Children love to help make this.

A quick and easy way to make cookies that everyone will love!

These sweet and salty nuts are the perfect snack, whether or not it's with a beer.

These crispy, cheesy snacks will disappear from the pantry fast.

This recipe is simple and delicious. You do not need extra measuring spoons or measuring cups. It's all done with the Tupperware Quick Shake container. One Quick Shake seal is equal to 2/3 C. One small…

This popcorn recipe will blow you away with its hot and sweet bursts of flavor!

I started making these as a snack for my family to take with them when working in the evenings. It is a nice pick-me-up, but it's light and airy and doesn't weigh you down. Great with cold milk too!

If you have orzo in the house instead of rice, you can still whip up a batch of this easy tasty fried rice recipe. I started making my Fantastic Fried Rice the other day and realized I ran out of a…

I love refried beans but the nutritionist said they are off limits so I made my own. This recipe is simple and tasty.

This is a fun quick and easy Christmas time treat. Everyone loves it and it's cheap and quick to make.

This is a beautiful, easy, kid friendly and delicious appetizer sure to be devoured at any gathering.

A creamy dreamy spinach and cheese spread for crackers, bagels and bread.

These tasty pumpkin cheesecake muffins are quick and delicious!

I used to have this on hand when my kids were little.

Children that cannot eat wheat flour can eat these.

This is the simplest spinach dip recipe I have seen so far. It doesn't have too many ingredients and it's easy to prepare. This is also a great way to get veggies into your kids.

This light and refreshing summery dip and pita chips make a perfect summer snack or party appetizer. Can also be served with fresh fruit for dipping. Quick and easy.

These Oreo truffles are moist, delicious and easy to make. Make ahead and freeze for later.

Bite through the crisp and crunchy layer to sink into a warm creamy cheese filling is pure heaven, made even more so by dipping it first into warm blueberry sauce.

I use this on top of brownies and bundt cakes. It sets up nicely giving it a fudge like texture. Try this! You will come up with many ways to use it.

This recipe is a clone of a Planet Smoothie drink called Java the Nut. Watch out...it is addicting!

Quick and easy. If you're a seafood lover, you're gonna love this one.

I was looking for a healthy and cheap alternative for my family and came up with this sweet and sour chicken recipe. It was a big hit!

These pumpkin seeds make a great tasting and healthy snack.

A good thing about making your own flavored nuts is creating the flavors you like, with as much or as little salt as you choose.

This is one of the most popular dips at any party! It's super easy and delicious.

A friend of mine has to bring this chili dip every time she comes over, so I decided to learn how to make it myself. Yum.

Their fruity filling and fluffy coconut topping make these oatmeal bars truly one of a kind. They really dress up my trays of Christmas goodies.

These healthier alternatives to potato chips can be served with salsa, mustard sauce or other dips.

I made this recipe up yesterday when I couldn't think of what to make for dinner. Everyone loved it and asked that I make it at least once a week.

A Great Jar Gift Idea.  If you are looking for that perfect gift, look no further. Perfect for your favorite college student, or for anyone you are looking to cheer up.

These snack bars are a creamier version of blueberry pie, with coconut and walnuts too.

This isn't your typical chicken salad. I use choice ingredients which sets it off differently from the usual chicken salad. I came up with this in an effort to decrease the calorie intake from the mayonnaise.…

For the meat lovers, this one is definitely on the list. Hot, cheesy and crunchy at the same time.

This is something I tried for my kids on a rainy, stay inside, watch a movie afternoon. It just came out so good, it has become a family tradition. Even though its not raining!

These are fabulous at a party. You can use budget ingredients or go all out-either way they are delicious and easy!

These asparagus rolls are a HUGE hit at every party. You can experiment a little with the ingredients. Be creative!

Translated it means mozzarella in the carriage. The carriage being the crusty bread. This is a delicious appetizer, mid-day snack or evening meal with a salad and side vegetable or even some Split Pea…

These French fry-like snacks are baked instead of fried for a healthier treat. Great for a snack or appetizer.

It may sound strange but it tastes good!

These bites are cool and refreshing. My grandkids love them. We got the idea from the spicy Mexican candy suckers. They are so easy and the kids do most of the work! 

This herb pretzel recipe makes a great snack!

This is the best quick and easy, no-cook salsa ever! You can put it together in 10 minutes, chilled and ready to eat in 30 minutes.

I like corn flake cookies because they are good.

This is a comfort food from when we were kids. My mom would make this as a quick snack after school or for dinner.

This is a very refreshing treat with totally unexpected flavor.

A pizza you can eat on the run.

You can use fresh or canned fruit (minus liquid). My husband loves the bottom crust. He says it is just like his mom's.

I don't like apples much but this recipe is awesome. It's very good and very easy to make!

Add some extra flavor to the healthy snack with this recipe.

This ham and cheese pull apart bread is a simple and delicious way to get the party started!

These little orange cakes brighten up any winter day. The Grand Marnier just adds an extra special touch to these wonderfully moist and luscious cakes.

These small little treats look like rocks when they come out of the oven but I promise you, they sure don't taste like rocks. These crunchy and sweet treats are good for anytime of the day.

This is an easy lunch to throw together or a yummy snack. Like a tuna melt without the bread.

A traditional Scandinavian Smorgasbord recipe upgraded for ease that begins with tasty, beautiful thin slices of salmon. Grav lox will keep forever in your refrigerator once made, so there is always an…

A delicious spread for sandwiches, a dip for veggies or crackers or flatbreads, & a low-carb snack for anytime.

This bon bon cookie recipe is so versatile - you can use any fruits or nuts for the filling! I have fond memories of making these with my daughter and then my granddaughter.

Delicious combination of coconut and chocolate!

This is a rich, nice treat for Halloween parties or even Thanksgiving!

The mixture of almonds, pecans and walnuts mixed with sugar, salt and egg whites are a fantastic dish to put out for guests to nibble on before the big meal is served.

Try out this easy meatball recipe in your slow cooker! While this isn't your typical recipe with tomato paste (that is the true Russian way), I figured I couldn't go wrong with mushroom soup, which my…

A classic ham and cheese combo tops this pizza-like appetizer.

These potatoes are very cheesy and good! A friend e-mailed me this recipe.

A delicious cheese dip that everyone will love!

These oatmeal raisin cookies came from my mother in law. They are soft, slightly sweet drop cookies.

This is a very good cookie, not cheap to make but worth the time and effort!

Pretty, pink frozen watermelom puree that will cool you to the bone on a hot summer afternoon! I had originally made this as a sherbet but found it difficult to serve because it freezes so firmly but…

These nachos are my kids' and grandkids' favorite. They're easy to make and you can use ground beef, chicken or turkey. On a low sodium diet? No problem. Just get low sodium chips and low sodium taco…

I'm always asked to bring this veggie dip to potlucks!

This recipe is great for an appetizer or along with a bowl of soup. It's easy to put together, and once these canapes are assembled, they can be frozen for a later date. I really hope you enjoy it!

This is a great dip that can be served either hot or cold.

You knew thanksgiving was coming when these came out of the oven. The chestnut itself is sweet and with a hint of salt, it is the perfect snack or part of the after dinner dessert.

This is a delightful yummy Christmas treat. It surprises people when you tell them the ingredients.

My family traditionally makes this for an appetizer on Christmas or New Years but I like to make it all year 'round. It is crunchy on the outside and smooth on the inside. Enjoy!

Great snack. A wonderful combination of sweet and salty as well as crispy and chewy.

Healthy, simple and good. Served with sliced French bread - this is a winner and the kids love it. Whenever we get together, this is on the table.

Nuts are a great, protein-rich snack to help get you through the day.

This kid-friendly side dish makes eating veggies fun.

Easy to make, tasty fruit salsa and cinnamon tortilla chips. Great as an appetizer or a snack. Great for anytime!

My mom always bought a tub of bacon horseradish dip. I love it but haven't been able to find it in years so I came up with this recipe. If you like bacon and horseradish, you will love this dip.

Just like your favorite chocolate peanut butter cup candy but better because its a cookie! This is a quick and easy one-bowl recipe that is everyone's favorite!

A fun recipe to try while watching football games or at a family reunion.

These potato skins are sure to please anyone's hungry stomach. Serve these up as an appetizer or as a main meal.

Colorful and subtle veggie flavor. Shared by Jean Brim at a local monthly DMV employee luncheon.

Lime, cumin, and chili powder flavor these homemade tortilla chips.

You wont' be able to stop eating this sweet, salty, crunchy and chewy snack.

This is a childhood favorite of mine. My mom would serve these hot dogs with tater tots. The ketchup was so sweet and yummy - my mouth is watering as I write this. To change it up, you can also use mustard…

Crab dip that is great for parties and just right for when you want to upgrade an appetizer!

Satisfy a sweet tooth with this rich candy, best cut into small squares.

This recipe includes a base mix and then lots of different variations so you'll never get bored of snacking!

This summer-appropriate smoothie has a delicious blend of fruits that are perfect for breakfast, snack or any occasion.

These frittatas are quick and easy with not too many ingredients, this breakfast is hearty. Serve with hashed brown potatoes and OJ.

This is Southern cooking classic and so easy to prepare!

You’ll gobble up these flavored pecans for a snack anytime.

This is a beautiful full-flavored mouth-watering dessert that melts in your mouth.

A wonderful stuffed baked potato recipe given to me from a friend.

Spice up your pierogies with salsa and sour cream! My kids love these little pillows as a main course or snack. You can substitute these in recipes that call for ravioli too.

Hot dogs baked inside crescent roll puffs make a great appetizer or main course! When I don't have time to buy crescent rolls or pizza dough, I reach for my trusty Bisquick Baking Mix. The kids love helping…

Made this up for myself when I was hungry.

Almond lovers won't want to miss these heavenly buns!

This was a recipe I learned in college. It makes a sweet, low fat and filling treat. Best of all it's made in the microwave!

This is a simple cheese ball that everyone loves. There is never a bite left.

I think these are easy and they taste good.

The inspiration for these tasty treats came from the Waldorf Salad. Small watermelon wedges or cubes are topped with a simple honey, mayonnaise, raisin and walnut mixture. They make a wonderful appetizer,…

Individual toast cups with all your breakfast favorites - easy, economical, kid and adult friendly, too!

A crisp and refreshing salad or cracker topping, with bright colors!

You can have this salsa done in 10 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes and it is ready to serve. The heat depends on how you like it. Just add more jalapenos to adjust to your own tastes.

This is a crowd pleaser for picnics, holidays, or an after dinner snack!

This is VERY easy to make and tastes like a cross between a canoli and cheesecake. Wonderful to use over the holidays or to finish off a wonderful Italian dinner.

Forget the store-bought kind, and make your own fresher variety.

Spanish peanuts with chili powder, salt and lime. These addictive peanuts are wonderful served with icy Margaritas and cold Mexican beer.

Super fast, delicious, and very easy! Tortillas are filled with your favorite pizza toppings, and fried like quesadillas. Great for appetizers, or as a meal!

Wholesome oats and raisins make this a healthier granola bar.

This cream cheese ball recipe, to be served with crackers, is very tasty and easy to make.

There's a secret ingredient in this recipe that makes it so good!

This versatile snack can pinch-hit as either a crunchy dessert or a sweet mid-afternoon treat. You and your child can embellish the basic recipe by mixing in other ingredients you happen to have on hand,…

This rice cake and cracker mix is flavored with garlic and chili powder.

Believe me, this potato and cauliflower dish is really good! Served with buttered rice, it is yummy. This is a basic recipe from a restaurant I visited many times. Use as a side dish or main dish.

This Christmas candy is so easy to make!

Easy Mexican style juicy omelet in no time at all. If you like it spicy, add some jalapeños and/or spicy salsa instead.

Pierogies are Polish but can be made into anything. They are mild enough to add any flavors you like.

This is a quick way to cook pizza. It isn't loaded down with toppings so it's light in flavor.

Crunchy, sweet and healthy salad with Japanese influence. The Japanese love pickles and this recipe comes from a friend from Kyushu. Ta Chan loves winter back home because that meant collecting the daikon…

Made this up one day for the kids.

A rich casserole of mashed potatoes and cheese on top of hamburger meat sauce with a tomato base.

This low fat burrito recipe is great for a snack or an appetizer at little cost!

These are very soft and rich - even if you don't like peanut butter, you'll like these!

This is a great summertime picnic food. It's a great dish that will have folks begging for the recipe. These kabobs were perfected for picnics at outdoor concerts in Ravinia Park just outside Chicago.…

These crunchy, sweet, baked treats of pecans, cinnamon and sugar are wonderful for holiday get-togethers or wrapped in beautiful little airtight containers to give as gifts.

Quick, easy and yummy lunch or snack. We love these and you can alter them to suit your personal taste.

After learning our toddler loved sweet potatoes, this was one of the many creations invented. Perfect for the Fall time, a fresh earthy sage and a gift from grandma was the perfect pair.

This cheese ball is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Lots of nuts bake with sweet syrup and orange juice make this an uncomplicated but healthy breakfast accessory.

Spice up your nut bowl with these flavorful cashews.

Try this delicious chicken roll up recipe for your next dinner! I like experimenting and making up new recipes and this is one of my creations!

A sweet treat that’s easy to grab on the go.

Ditch the liquid butter and spice up your popcorn with something a little more interesting.

My entire family likes to eat these party quesadillas. Anything with melted cheese is a winner in my book!

Try these bon bon cookies for an easy sweet fix! And for those that don't like waiting for cookies to come out of the oven, you can eat these and not worry about the eggs!

This blend of chicken, cheddar, broccoli rice and Monterey Jack cheese is absolutely scrumptious. Great for Football parties.

This is another recipe my mother passed on to me.

These fresh and filling bars make a great snack any time of the day.

This is an easy way to serve kielbasa or hot dogs. It's also a fun cocktail appetizer. This can be prepared beforehand and kept warm in a crock pot under low settings for a couple of hours. Feel free…

Tired of the same old thing with manwich? I made it into a pizza! Easy and fast and everyone loved it. Hope you do too. Use whole wheat pizza dough pizza for more nutrition.

This green cake is easy and delicious. You can decorate it with some candy shamrocks and use it as the centerpiece for your St. Patrick's Day table.

More like candy than anything else - how could it not be delicious?

Make a quick and easy meal out of franks and beans! I found this recipe in an old Campbell soup recipe book.

Wonderful oversized molasses-spice cookies. Moist, rum flavored and very addictive.

This is so refreshing and easy, everyone loves the fruit and cookies wtih the ice cream. You can add all your favorite fruit, and you can add your favorite cookie of choice. Below is what I put in mine,…

These wrapped candies are perfect treats for celebrating Halloween. Pepitas, or pumpkin seeds, are available hulled or unhulled at health-food stores.

If you like fast, simple and easy, you will love this crab and shrimp dip recipe. It tastes delicious and its great for parties! Serve with crackers. My friend suggested I submit this.

This calzone recipe is so easy and quick - I just love the combination of cheese and dough. Adding a few other ingredients brings it to a new level. Spinach and mushrooms or prosciutto make this a meal.…

When I peel apples for apple sauce, I save the peels. I shake them in a paper bag with cinnamon sugar. Then I put them on my dehydrator until they are crunchy. The kids love them.

Because of the blue cheese, this is a more mature snack or appetizer.

Cook with one of your favorite snacks! Fritos for dinner!

Quick and easy is what this delicious recipe is all about. It is even light enough to serve on warm days too.

These are the cookies that my grandmother made for me when I was little. I loved them with a glass of cold milk. She left us long ago, but her love is still in her cookies. In Loving Memory, Mimaw Madie…

This is a fun snack to make with the kids because you can put in their granola bar favorites.

A great sweet treat to make for gifts or parties.

This is a fun snack to make at home. Even though it's more time-consuming than buying a ready-made box, this way you can make them exactly how you like them.

So yummy - I bet you won't eat just one!

I came up with this idea in the '70's when my two sons were in late elementary school. I wanted a good, healthy, easy snack that they could make themselves.

Saw this on a show that is all about healthy options. Don't have time in the morning to cook your oatmeal, try this. My kids loved it.

These low-fat brownies are a sure way to eat healthy AND satisfy that need for chocolate.

When the leaves start to fall, these pumpkin bars will delight and comfort the whole family.

Very salty and tasty, this unusual snack will have you craving more.

The cream cheese, brown mustard and garlic powder make these turkey roll ups a sure hit! I can never make enough of these.

Toasted walnuts and bread crumbs give flavor, texture and new menu use for olives.

This recipe was given to me by a friend. It was definitely a hit!

If you like the pie, you'll love the popcorn.

This is a very easy recipe for a candy that tastes very much like the classic turtle candy but is made with pretzel snaps. My sister gave me this recipe.

I saw a Mexican Chicken recipe with the basics here and decided to jazz it up a bit. The chicken and salsa really pop with the sour cream. Ole!

When I was a little girl I remember going to my Grandma's house on a Sunday afternoon. For a special treat she would fry up a batch of apple fritters. She couldn't keep the plate full - we devoured them…

This recipe taste great and it looks cool and very appealing.

This is a softer version of the hard biscotti; it has been passed down from my mother. This cookie was made every Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you like the taste of licorice, you'll like the taste of…

This orange bread is very moist and has a great color. This is an old recipe from my grandma - she ground her oranges. You can add Craisins if you wish.

This is a go to appetizer for me. It's really good, keeps well and just keeps getting better.

A sweet treat to have with coffee; or with a bowl of ice cream; or just for the kids to enjoy. It is not too sweet but just enough to satisfy.

This easy soup was made for us whenever we were sick from a cold. It is good any season of the year.