Thursday, April 30, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Cajun Style Blackened Snapper

Fillets of red snapper are coated with a mixture of pepper and herbs, then cooked at high heat until the coating blackens. Spicy and delicious!

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Kates Light N Fluffy Buttermilk And Chocolate Chip Waffles

These waffles are so light and fluffy you'll just want to eat them right out of the waffle iron. Great with ice cream for a fancy dessert or treat your kids to a family style breakfast with syrup and orange juice.

Pasta - Fettuccine With Sweet Pepper Cayenne Sauce

Sweet red bell peppers are sauteed with garlic and spicy cayenne pepper, then simmered with sour cream and chicken broth to make a hot and luscious pasta sauce. Finish with Parmesan cheese and toss with cooked pasta.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Bread - Zucchini Bread With Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Zucchini bread gets extra flavor and texture from golden raisins and a sweet topping of cinnamon and brown sugar. This recipe makes two loaves.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Pasta - Chicken Noodle Salad With Peanut Ginger Dressing

Asian flavors star in this chicken-linguine pasta salad that tosses julienned carrots, celery, green onions, and cilantro with a zesty ginger-peanut-garlic seasoned dressing.

Herbs And Spices - Chile Verde Ii

A delicious Mexican dish of pork simmered in tomatillos and chiles.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Pasta - Fettuccine Alfredo V

The absolute best Alfredo sauce. You do not want to use a grated parmesan that you buy on a shelf. When you cook with that type, your Alfredo goes from a sauce to a gooey mess. You want to buy a very good and very hard parmesan in triangle form. Also, make sure the cream doesn't boil too much or there will not be enough liquid to make the Alfredo sauce smooth.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Salad - Broccoli And Ramen Noodle Salad

Those tidy packages of Ramen noodles seem to be quite versatile. Here they turn a broccoli salad into something special. The seasoning packet and a bit of oil and vinegar make the dressing, and the crunchy noodles combined with sunflower seeds, peanuts and green onions, do wonders for the broccoli slaw.

Side Dish - Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce

Apples are cooked with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice in this simple recipe for tasty applesauce.

Herbs And Spices - Ginger Snaps Ii

These cookies are no fail and taste so good!

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Desserts - Beths Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip lovers beware! These irresistible cookies are my own recipe, and they are nice and thick, soft and chewy, and absolutely hard to resist!

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Seafood - Paella Iii

Delicious paella! You could add additional crab, scallops and mussels if you would like. Place them into the casserole dish during step #5.

Breakfast And Brunch - Pecan French Toast

A zesty overnight French toast treat! There's orange juice and grated orange zest for a double dose of citrus!

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Soups Stews And Chili - Moroccan Vegetable Soup

Parsnips, carrots, and pumpkin seasoned with lemon and cilantro make a great cold-weather soup. The garnish is a pretty touch but is optional.

Pasta - Peanut Butter Noodles

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Smooth peanut butter, sweet honey, salty soy sauce, and fiery fresh ginger simmer with chicken broth to make a delectable sauce for boiled udon noodles.

Bread - Garlic Pita Bread Bites

Pita bread pieces slathered with a buttery garlic mixture are great with Italian food or by themselves as a snack.

Pasta - Simple Beef Tips And Noodles

This beef and mushroom dish is a great starter recipe for using a pressure cooker, and is very quick and easy to make on a weeknight. It can also be made in a slow cooker.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Skillet Pork Chops With Potatoes And Onion

Pork chops and potatoes are cooked up on the stove with Parmesan cheese.

Desserts - Strufoli Iii

These are what my family calls honey balls. We make them every Easter season. They are messy but good!! Hope you enjoy them.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Spicy Couscous With Dates

Couscous cooked in vegetable stock is blended with chopped vegetables and hot spices.

Herbs And Spices - Blackened Chicken Pizza With Yellow Tomato Salsa

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A homemade spice blend is used to make this zesty, Cajun-style chicken, fresh veggie and spicy pepperjack cheese topped pizza that is low in calories and big in flavor!

Soups Stews And Chili - Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Wild rice is cooked in chicken broth, then combined with turkey, bacon and cream in this warm soup seasoned with poultry seasoning and green onions.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Herbs And Spices - Sweet Sticky And Spicy Chicken

This delicious dish uses skinless boneless chicken breasts cooked in a gingery, spicy, soy sauce. It's great as an appetizer or as a main dish served with rice and a veggie.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Cool Cucumber Salsa

A great way to use all those cucumbers you get from your plants! A little zing from the jalapeno and a burst of lime add a fresh taste to cucumbers in this refreshing fresh salsa.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Unbelievable Chicken

Your taste buds will thrill to this exciting blend of sweet and sour. Grilled chicken never tasted better or more juicy!

Monday, April 13, 2015

Side Dish - Unbelievable Squash Casserole

A creamy squash casserole topped with stuffing is the perfect dish for potlucks, weeknights, or any night of the week.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Spinach Whole Wheat Quesadillas

This is a super quick, easy, and light dinner. This also makes a great snack or appetizer. It looks like a lot of spinach at first, but it shrinks down a lot in no time during cooking. Other types of tortillas can be used if whole wheat isn't available. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Salad - Pattys Pasta Salad

This is a hearty salad that everyone will love and fill their plates with seconds. Pepperoni, black and green olives, tomatoes, ham, and lots of mozzarella cheese. Combine all of the above with cooked pasta and a zesty Italian dressing, and you have a meal.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Tabasco Grilled Peppers And Onions

Toss pepper strips and onion rings with oil, melted butter, and TABASCO® Sauce in a foil pan, then grill until browned--a perfect side dish with grilled sausages and crusty bread.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Bread - Samhain Pumpkin Bread

The spices in this pumpkin bread blend together nicely, representing all things desired with the promise of new beginnings.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Friday, April 3, 2015

Pasta - Chef Johns Minestrone Soup

A great Italian soup that incorporates a wide variety of vegetables and is topped with flavorful Parmesan cheese.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Breakfast And Brunch - Fresh Fruit Breakfast Lasagna

Homemade crepes and fresh fruit in a simple sauce are layered in a dish for the lasagna effect.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Salad - Honey Poppy Seed Dressing

This is an easy dressing to make that is great over fruit. Just put it in a jar, shake, and it's ready to go. A little goes a long way, and really enhances most fruits, especially oranges, grapes and apples.

Breakfast And Brunch - Mango Banana Smoothie

This is awesome to make and pack to have with you around town in a bottle, or just have for breakfast anytime.