Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Side Dish - Roasted Tomatoes With Garlic

Grape tomatoes are tossed with sliced garlic and roasted until they pop in this simple, yet impressive side dish.

Seafood - Cajun Shrimp Soup

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The secret to this recipe is the 1/2 teaspoon of liquid crab boil. Shrimp and/or crab can be used in this delightful soup.

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Scented Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments

This recipe is meant to be used to make ornaments on wreaths, gifts or to hang on Christmas trees. If fragrance starts to fade, drop a little cinnamon oil on ornament.

Meat And Poultry - Chicken Pot Pie Ii

Fresh and frozen vegetables cook up with chicken in a buttery sauce for a hearty one dish meal.

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Roasted Red Potato Salad 2

A tasty alternative to the typical picnic potato salad is made with roasted red potatoes, bacon, eggs, green onion, celery and mayonnaise. It's easy to make and you can adjust most ingredients to suit your own personal taste.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Indian Chickpeas

Garbanzo beans, onions, and spices are simmered together in this typical Northern Indian recipe that is easy to make, and delicious. You will need to go to an Indian grocery to buy the masalas.

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Side Dish - Green Beans With Blue Cheese

My sister-in-law gave me this great, simple recipe. Green beans are sauteed in bacon fat, then tossed with toasted nuts and crumbled blue cheese. Very rich and quite fattening, but great for holidays!

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Pasta - Ricotta Gnocchi

Delicious ricotta cheese gnocchi are covered in a delicious fresh mozzarella-tomato sauce.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Desserts - Easy Batter Fruit Cobbler

Short of serving store-bought ice cream, you won't find a simpler, more delicious dessert than this fruit cobbler. Use any juicy summer fruit: peaches, nectarines, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries. And if you use frozen berries, this dessert can be assembled in less than 10 minutes.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Barbecued Pig

Whole suckling pig, made with a sour orange rub and slow roasted over an open fire.

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Baked Potato Soup Iii

Cheddar cheese, green onions and crumbled bacon are added with pre-baked potatoes to a roux-thickened milk base in this soup which is finished with sour cream.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Pork Sausage And Cabbage Pitas

I've made this very quick, simple, one dish meal for years. You can vary the crushed red pepper depending on how spicy you like it.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Quiche Southern Egg Pie

This is a pseudo Southern take on a quiche. Spicy sausage, onion and Cheddar, flavored with Ranch and hat sauce.

Breakfast And Brunch - Date Flecked Orange Muffins

Amazing orange muffin that aren't too sweet. Make sure to use thin skinned oranges when you make this recipe.

Pasta - Gnocchi With Sage Butter Sauce

A delicious sage, butter, garlic and cheese sauce makes a delicious side dish or complete meal!

Bbq Grilling - Sirloin Steak With Garlic Butter

What's better than a sirloin steak cooked to perfection on the grill? A sirloin steak cooked to perfection on the grill and then brushed with this yummy butter sauce laced with lots of garlic!

Monday, March 9, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Boneless Buffalo Wings

It's easy to make pub-style boneless chicken wings at home. Just bread boneless chicken bread strips, fry in hot oil, and toss with a spicy butter and hot sauce blend. Don't forget to serve the crispy strips with blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Cheese - Stuffed Mushrooms With Spinach

Large mushrooms are stuffed with a savory spinach, bacon and Parmesan cheese mixture, then baked until golden brown.

Cheese - Caramel Apple Dip

A caramel cream cheese dip for apples or whatever!

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Desserts - Maple Apple Crisp

Sliced apples are slathered in syrup, arranged in a baking dish and covered with a wonderful crumble made from brown sugar, butter and rolled oats. The crisp is then baked and served warm with scoops of rum raisin ice cream.

Cheese - Fabulous Zucchini Grinders

This is a great recipe for one of the summer's most prolific vegetables. Sauteed zucchini pieces are coated with a zesty marinara sauce and sandwiched with a generous helping of mozzarella cheese. These baked sandwiches are a great vegetarian version of the Italian grinder. They can also be made ahead of time, and heated just before serving.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Side Dish - Sour Cream Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes

This is an easy make-ahead mashed potato recipe. Enriched with sour cream and cream cheese, these stay creamy and moist. Just heat in oven when you're ready for some delicious mashed potatoes! Feel free to vary the amount of paprika you want to sprinkle on top.

Fruits And Vegetables - Jims Beer Battered Portobello Mushrooms

Strips of portobello mushrooms are battered and deep fried in this tasty appetizer. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce.

Breakfast And Brunch - Boston Brown Bread Iii

Molasses and brown sugar sweeten this bread made with whole wheat flour and buttermilk.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Seafood - Smokeys Cat Food Cold Salmon Spread

Serve this delicious salmon spread, zipped up with a little horseradish, on crispy crackers. It's so easy and fast to make.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Salad - Thai Cucumber Salad

This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks.

Desserts - Chocolate Covered Strawberries

This is the simplest version of chocolate covered strawberries I know. Paraffin was originally used instead of shortening. Turn the strawberries upside down and insert by the toothpicks into a piece of styrofoam for easy cooling, or simply place them on a sheet of wax paper. White chocolate may be drizzled over the milk chocolate for a fancier look. They are perfect for weddings when decorated with frosting bow ties, bells, butterflies, roses, etc.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Calypso Black Bean Soup

Black bean soup sizzles in this spicy, Caribbean-inspired version combining mangoes and bananas with onions, garlic, coconut milk, hot pepper sauce, cumin, and ginger.