I love this quick and easy recipe. It has carbs, vegetables, dairy and meat. Add a salad and you have a complete meal. While it is not that diet friendly it is a dish you can treat yourself, friends and…
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…
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!
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.
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…
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.
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…
This is another easy cheesecake recipe. The caramelized apples are steamed in the microwave and made with butter and brown sugar. It's very simple. You will need a ten-inch springform pan.
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.
This beautiful creamy, velvety, nutty, rich soup is wonderful by itself or served with a grilled salmon steak with herb salad. It's a perfect Christmas appetizer too!
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…
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…
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!
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…
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…
Raised in Ohio, fall meant Ohio State Football, falling leaves, comfort foods, pumpkins and apples. My family made every conceivable recipe using apples. While I have hundreds of favorites. I picked this…
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.
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.
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,…
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.…
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.
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 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.
My dad would make it by hand and now with blenders it takes only minutes. The taste is very refreshing and not too sweet. It looks beautiful with a leaf of mint. This can be made as an Italian water,…
This yields a hot chocolate exceptionally rich and representative of the quality of the chocolate used. It won’t be for everyone, just people who want a melted bittersweet chocolate bar for breakfast.
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,…
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…
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…
I found cooking rice, beans, couscous or vegatables in different medium than water made for more flavorful cooking. This version of Spanish rice has served hundreds without complaint.
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.…
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.
I start with an undecorated gingerbread house, then cover it with a variety of popular Halloween treats, including candy corn, marshmallows, and licorice.
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…
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.…
This is a cranberry relish that has been in my family and has been made for over 50 years. My grandmother made it for many years before I started making it. I keep it on hand most of the winter months,…
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!
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.
My mom and grandmother would make these wonderful nut rolls at every holiday. When these are being made they bring back so many warm memories of my childhood. Make some of these and start making wonderful…
Here is a great appetizer for kids of all ages. I use them for tailgate parties and when the kids have friends over! It is easy and can also be tossed in the freezer and warmed up quickly.
With freezing weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the spirit, so here's a little Snowman Soup complete with stirring stick. Add hot water and sip it slow. It's sure to do the trick!
If you like hot, cheesy artichoke dip, you'll love this treat. They're a bit neater to disperse and eat at a gathering and are sure to please everyone.
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…
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.…
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…
We know, there are a million variations of this. But this recipe is very good with eggs and new potatoes and cheddar. This makes a great breakfast but don't overlook it for lunch or even dinner. And it's…
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…
My grandmother gave me this Elvis Banana Pudding recipe as a hand-me-down and she would always say "I'll bet Elvis would even like this banana pudding" hence the name.
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.
This is a rub that you can use on all of your meats to give them some fabulous flavor. It includes a lot of spices and seasonings combined but they come together to give everything a great taste!
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.
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!
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 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.
This traditional Middle Eastern dessert is incredibly sticky and sweet. This could be an adventurous undertaking if you've never done it before, but don't let that stop you from trying!
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…
Whether for cooking or carving choose an unblemished pumpkin that feels heavy for its size; it will store well, uncarved, at room temperature, for up to a month.
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…
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!
A bowl of potato soup sure makes you feel better when you really don't have the stomach for food. Add a sandwich with a bowl of this soup and it makes a very good and filling lunch on a cold day.
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 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…
My neighbor made these and shared some with us. I had to have the recipe, they are delicious when served on the side with burgers, steaks or chops. These get better as they age.
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…
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.
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Who can resist chocolate covered strawberries? A simple dessert that is always a crowd pleaser and looks gorgeous on a dessert plate. Perfect for Valentine's Day too!
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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.…
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 dessert would be very pretty for Valentine's Day with its white and red colors. Add some blueberries as garnish and you'll have a red, white and blue treat for the Fourth of July!
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…
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.
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 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…
Being lactose intolerant, I was looking for a soup that would suit me. This soup is so rich and delicious, you would think that it was made with lots of milk or heavy cream. But to the contrary, it is…
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!!
I have prepared several dishes that use a hollandaise sauce for a topping and found that there were occasions where I was pressed for time (or just flat too lazy to go the full Monty). So I came up with…
I have found another great use for Rice Krispies! Try mixing them with vanilla ice cream. This is a great treat for birthday parties or if you just want to surprise the kids.
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!
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!
Tested with the Spanish chocolate Valor Chocolate a la Taza (available at the Web site www.tienda.com), this fast and easy recipe yielded a pretty cup of hot chocolate with a caressing texture that lived…
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!
I became intrigued with the new age interest in couscous so I started playing with options, much as I started cooking rice in different juices. This one became an instant favorite of the kids. This delicate…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Easy, fast, and delicious. This can be served with cornbread, crackers, or in bread soup bowls. You can also substitute rotel for regular tomotoes or tomato sauce.
The highlight of the afternoon on Mother's Day was Grandpa churning homemade ice cream in a maker that had to be cranked by hand. Finally, the Vo Ag Class at the local high school built a pulley and motor…
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 a great recipe to follow and it tells you all the steps to make a great Mexican themed meal for the whole family to enjoy. If you wanted to you could have your children assemble their own tostadas.
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…
Boneless pork simmered in ginger ale and peach nectar, then shredded and sauced. Easy and delicious! I love crock pot recipes because they make it easy to multitask. I can do laundry, watch my grandson,…
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.
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.
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…
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!
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 a fantastically elaborate cake that everyone is sure to love! So sticky sweet and delicious and perfect for a Halloween theme party like "Angels and Devils."
Great with fresh fruit! Use apples, pineapple chunks, grapes, oranges or other fruits of your choice. Have toothpicks available to spear the fruit for dipping. Great for showers or parties!
These appetizers are a hit! They are slightly crunchy and have a wonderful bacon flavor. (I usually make 2 lbs of these at a time because they go fast!)
Enjoy the best, most intensely flavored lemonade ever! A slow food recipe combining initial prep work and effortless beautiful, tasty beverage after a week or so of waiting for the flavors to combine.…
This apple butter is so creamy and spicy and always reminds me of Fall! I never buy apple butter because this is so easy to make. Sometimes I make more and can it but this make 2 pints and can be…
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 cake came to be when we tried to make a yellow cake from scratch. Well, we didn't like the way the batter tasted so we added some lemon extract, orange extract, nutmeg and allspice and voila!
Spaetzle is a German noodle dish that is usually served with a heavy cream sauce and some sort of fish or meat. In this dish, the spaetzle dough is made with pureed shrimp for added flavor.
This is always a bit hit at gatherings. It is a light, cool and low fat dessert in which you can mix and match fruits and jello flavors to make it even more special. Add fresh fruit to the center to dress…
Dislike rutabagas? You won't after trying this yummy soup. For a perfect dinner party opener, serve it in demitasse cups and ask your guests to guess what it is.
If you like seafood, you will love this chowder recipe. Great anytime. Have passed this along to friends and family and everyone loves it. Very easy to prepare.
An easy recipe for potato salad with just enough bite in the dressing to be tastefully different, with the added twist of bacon, ham, and peas to add color and nutrition.
This sweet take on sweet potatoes brings wonderful memories of holiday dinners at Granny's house. The gooey marshmallows with the crunchy pecans and bananas add such a wonderful blend of favors to satisfy…
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…
I make this for every holiday dinner. My grandchildren love it so I make extra and the next day I microwave the leftovers or use the rest to make Shepherd Pie.
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…
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.
The Long Island Iced Tea (LIIT) is the basis of many elaborate mixed-drinks. It dates to the 70s, named after the USA's largest island, Long Island, in New York. Although it doesn't contain tea, its taste…
This is a hearty soup. It has the taste of eating a burger and french fries. I came up with this idea after asking my daughter what a really good meal was that she enjoyed a lot. She said she really liked…
This is a full bodied, rich, creamy soup that will certainly stand up for a meal in itself. The recipe was originally made to use up leftover steak, but you can also cook the meat just for the soup. Serve…
I've used this recipe for about 11 years. It is always a favorite when I have a brunch. It looks good, tastes great and my family and friends eally enjoy it. And it is easy to do!
Overall taste can be mild to medium to super-hot, dependiing on how much Tabasco you like to add to the recipe. Have plenty of napkins around. I experimented with this recipe for a family cookbook about…
Make sure to cut the broccoli and cauliflower into very small florets. This is even better if it's made a few days in advance and allowed to marinate in the fridge.
Tonight we did hickory smoked short ribs that were juicy and tender with the rich flavors of the hickory and the spicy sweet Raspberry Chipotle BBQ sauce. We followed up with twice baked potatoes, roasted…
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…
Halloumi cheese is from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. It is unique because it will grill and brown without melting. Teamed with watermelon, it is a sweet-salty treat that works as an appetizer,…
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…
This is an interesting blend of flavors, such as cranberry sauce, strawberry gelatin,celery , chopped nuts and cream cheese. This would be a great side dish for a family holiday dinner.
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 not like regular 'French toast', it's more like a rich, soft, moist bread pudding that can be sliced and served with syrup. It's perfect for brunch and can also be served for dessert.
A hearty soup with ground beef, two types of beans, corn and cheese! This is a great meal for those cold winter nights or to take to a pot luck dinner.
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…
Brew up a witch's cauldron of fun this Halloween with special spooky treats. This delicious goodie is frighteningly fun to make, so get your little monsters involved.
These do not taste like instant potatoes. My husband is very picky eater, and he loves these. Ready in 5 minutes. I have been making these for about 15 years, a lot of people ask me why is it so good.
My mom started this recipe when I was just a toddler and used it up until she passed away and now I continue to use it for my kids and grandkids. It is very easy to make. Short time in cooking. it is…
I first made these as an appetizer for a bar I worked in (25 years ago) and now my family has me make them a couple times a month! Great for taking to potlucks!
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.
This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's very habit-forming, you can't just have one serving. It is always at hit at family dinners. It is very easy to make and freezes and reheats well.
I first made this for a special New Year's dish and it definitely had the "wow" factor. The intense lemon flavor keeps the risotto light and flavorful. Fantastic for entertaining!
These enchiladas are a great rendition of the tradtional enchilada recipe. I have had many compliments on them. My dad loves them so much he asks me to make them at least twice a month.