Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Salad - Broccoli And Tortellini Salad

Broccoli keeps very good company in this wonderful salad. There's fresh cheese tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds, broccoli florets, red onion, and a sweet and sour mayonnaise dressing tossed in for good measure.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Cheese - Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon

Even people that don't like blue cheese love this wonderful hot dip. It can be served with vegetables, but I find that people like it best with French bread.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Desserts - Coconut Poke Cake

White cake soaked in sweet creamy coconut milk and smothered in whipped topping and flaked coconut. A real treat for those with a sweet tooth.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Turkey Soup With Dressing Dumplings

This amazing turkey soup makes excellent use of the leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast, from the turkey carcass to the leftover stuffing.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Individual Baked Eggs

A very easy idea with a minimum of fuss or muss for any number of people. Individual Baked Eggs surrounded by a strip of bacon, and topped with a square of cheese. These eggs take on a very pleasing flavor just by baking instead of cooking them in the more conventional manner. Great not having splatters all over, and being able to do 12 or more eggs at one time.

Breakfast And Brunch - Blueberry Bread Ii

Buttermilk makes an especially light batter for this yummy yeast bread. This recipe calls for dried blueberries, which may be found at larger or specialty grocery stores.

Soups Stews And Chili - Texas Taco Soup

Ground beef is browned then combined with onions, pinto beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, corn, crushed serrano peppers, taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix in this spicy, easy soup.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Cappuccino Bon Bons

My sister-in-law gave me this recipe to use for a cookie swap. They are really easy to make and delicious!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Chicken And Waffles

Fried chicken tenders, bacon, Cheddar cheese, and a sweet and spicy mayo are sandwiched between two waffles.

Pasta - Family Sicilian Sauce And Meatballs

My Mother's family originally came from Sicily and every family member makes his or her own version - this version came most recently via Brooklyn. Use your favorite meat and Italian red wine for this sauce and serve with your favorite pasta. This also is a great pizza sauce if you leave out about half of the meat. If there are any leftovers, they freeze very well. MANGIA!

Main Dish - Iowa Pork Steak

Pork steaks are made tender and succulent by slow-roasting in mushroom sauce.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Salad - Cherry Tomato Salad

Pine nuts are a special treat in any salad, but the other ingredients are swell too - tomatoes, spring onions and black and green olives. It 's tossed with vinaigrette and chilled.

Monday, April 20, 2015

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Cheese - Unbelievably Easy And Delicious Vegetarian Chili

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You're not going to believe how awesome this chili tastes and how easy it is to make. I make batches and take it to work for lunch for the week. It's really filling and very healthy. You can substitute the chili beans with kidney beans if you wish, but be sure to drain them if you do. It's even better the next day, and if you omit the optional cheese, it's vegan-friendly!

Salad - Green With Envy Salad Dressing

Sour cream is blended with apple sauce, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise to make this quick creamy salad dressing.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Cheese - Spinach And Feta Pita Bake

This is great as a party appetizer or a full meal. Tasty, full of flavor AND good for you. The crunchy crust is what I really like! You can play with the veggie toppings and cheeses for a great meal that is fast and delicious! Our favorite quick meal!

Bread - Fabulous French Loaves

A homemade French bread that will make 2 loaves.

Herbs And Spices - Cream Of Celery Soup

A fabulous and easy cream soup that even people who don't like celery will love!

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Salad - Kims Summer Corn Salad

This summery vegetable combo is the perfect quick side dish to prepare before you head over to the big cookout!

Friday, April 17, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Citrus Turkey Brine

A great citrus brine recipe. This will leave your Turkey very moist. You could also use it on other poultry in smaller amounts.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Side Dish - Roasted Garlic

After an hour or so in the oven, individual cloves of garlic become sweet, carmelized and infinately spread-able.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Creamed Eggs On Toast

This is my husband's favorite use of leftover hard boiled Easter eggs. Great comfort food!

Seafood - Grilled Salmon I

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A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Desserts - Clootie Dumpling

This boiled dumpling is made with suet, currants and raisins and spiced with mixed spice and a hint of molasses. 'Clootie' comes from the Scottish for 'little cloth'.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Barbequed Pork Ribs

This is an excellent dish for a barbeque party. Make the ribs in advance, and when your guests have arrived, all that's left is to grill them. You'll have them wondering how they got so tender and tasty so fast.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Chef Johns Beans And Greens

This delicious, soulful beans and greens recipe combine Cannellini beans in a flavorful broth with wilted escarole.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Pasta - Grilled Chicken And Pasta Salad

Seasoned chicken strips highlight this pasta salad tossed with tomatoes, chopped lettuce, mozzarella, and onion. Feel free to add your favorite garnishes.

Seafood - Shrimp Etouffee Ii

This is a very easy shrimp etouffe recipe that utilizes your microwave! I usually add four dashes of hot pepper sauce to the dish, but bring the hot stuff to the table in case someone wants a zestier dinner! This recipe is one I learned while going to school in southern Louisiana - Geaux Tigers!

Friday, April 3, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Monday Night Hot Wing Dip

This is a spicy dip that has become a staple for football watching in our house! Chicken, cream cheese, ranch, cheddar, and hot sauce are combined to make this awesome dip! Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

Herbs And Spices - Chicken Makhani Indian Butter Chicken

Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

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