Thursday, April 30, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Fabulous Beef Tenderloin

This three ingredient beef tenderloin dish will melt in your mouth. We've had it for both of our Christmas dinners this year (2 families) and got RAVE reviews from everyone. Hard to believe it's so easy to prepare!

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Campfire Banana Splits

Great for sleep-overs and backyard camping trips. Bananas cooked in foil with chocolate chips and marshmallows. You can even bake these in the oven if a grill or campfire is not available. You can be creative with other toppings like maraschino cherries, peanut butter chips, coconut, butterscotch morsels or caramel.

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Frugal Fried Green Tomatoes

Only four ingredients are needed to make crunchy fried green tomatoes. They make a tasty side dish to any meal.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Pasta - Absolutely Fabulous Portobello Mushroom Tortellini

Delicious portabello mushrooms cooked with wine, garlic and parsley enhances a creamy rich and ready-made Alfredo sauce. Serve over cheese tortellini for a quick yet impressive dish.

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Quick Christmas Salad

Use a prepared balsamic vinaigrette to dress this simple salad of baby greens, pecans, dried cherries, and Parmesan cheese.

Desserts - Too Much Chocolate Cake

This cake won me First Prize at the county fair last year. It is very chocolaty.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Desserts - Key Lime Pie Vii

Along with a bit of grated lime rind swirled in, sour cream is blended with condensed milk and lime juice for this pie 's very rich and creamy key lime filling.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Grilled Escarole

A sophisticated warm salad of grilled escarole is sprinkled with blue cheese and drizzled with ranch dressing. It is lightning fast to make, and sure to impress your guests.

Desserts - Chocolate Zucchini Cake Iii

This is a moist fudgy type cake. Sweet but not extremely sweet and makes good use of zucchini! You can frost it with chocolate frosting or cream cheese icing.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Beef Stew Vi

Beef, carrots, potatoes and celery are seasoned with rosemary and parsley in this simple, stovetop stew.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Limeabalemon Glaciate

Blending a banana with crushed ice, lemon juice, and lime juice makes a quick, slightly bitter, and refreshing drink.

Fruits And Vegetables - Bries Turkey And Cranberry Dog Bones

Every good doggie will love finding these holiday treats in his stocking or under the tree.

Seafood - Salmon Avocado Salad

Broiled salmon is tossed with avocado, mushrooms, and tomatoes in this vibrantly flavored summer salad!

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Seafood - Swordfish A La Siciliana

Sweet raisins, sour olives and piquant capers conspire to make this a memorable main dish.

Herbs And Spices - Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

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This authentic Italian-style risotto is cooked the slow, painful way, but it's oh so worth it. It's the perfect complement for grilled meats and chicken dishes.

Bbq Grilling - Portobello Mushroom Burgers

The steak of veggie burgers. Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and aioli sauce. Oh yeah!

Monday, April 20, 2015

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Appetizers And Snacks - Tzatziki Sauce Yogurt And Cucumber Dip

Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Bbq Grilling - Best Barbequed Burgers

Grill up these hearty, moist burgers at your next party on the patio!

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Appetizers And Snacks - Cream Cheese And Ham Spread

Simple, but flavorful, spread that is great with crackers or celery.

Side Dish - Country Style Green Beans With Red Potatoes

These green beans and potatoes are a spectacular dish. I have been making them for years in large quantities for special events at my church. The smoked turkey tails make an excellent broth that is seasoned beyond words. Let the meat cook until it falls off the bone for the ultimate flavor, at least 2 hours.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Seafood - Jambalaya Pot Pie

All the delicious flavors of jambalaya come packaged as a pot pie. Rice, chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage in a creamy Cajun-spiced sauce bubble away beneath a crust of prepared puff pastry.

Meat And Poultry - Chicken Sweet Potato Skillet

A savory combination of chicken, sweet potato, and spinach is seasoned with sage, sweetened with pear, given a splash of whiskey for a kick, and topped with toasted hazelnuts. It makes a lovely fall supper!

Friday, April 17, 2015

Fruits And Vegetables - Creamy Kale Salad

A creamy dressing of yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice coats kale, onion, and raisins in this salad recipe.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Pasta - Vietnamese Spring Rolls With Dipping Sauce

These Vietnamese spring rolls are the perfect recipe for beating the heat. Poached shrimp, rice noodles, herbs, and lettuce are rolled into a thin rice wrapper. Serve with the sweet and sour dipping sauce.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Salad - Taffy Apple Salad Iii

Pineapple, Spanish peanuts and lots of chopped apples are folded into whipped topping and a nice, thick cooked pineapple juice dressing. Chill for an hour and serve to twelve for dessert.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Salad - Fresh Cranberry Salad

A sweet, sweet cranberry salad that everyone will think is dessert. Sugared cranberries are combined with crushed pineapple and miniature marshmallows and chilled overnight. Just before serving, this lovely concoction is folded into freshly whipped cream and sliced bananas. Serves six.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Meat And Poultry - Asian Lettuce Wraps 2

Ground beef seasoned with soy and hoisin sauces, garlic, ginger, and green onions is gently folded into fresh lettuce leaves to be eaten burrito style.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Cheese - Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie

I love cheese so I experimented and found that this is the greatest meat pie I have ever eaten! This pie makes good use of any chicken or turkey leftovers. It normally serves about 6 people.

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Seafood - Dougs Crawfish Pie

Crawfish and puff pastry -- does it get any better than that? Spice it up. Have fun with it.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Pasta - Easy Mac N Cheese

This is very easy and tastes great, I used to make this after school and now my daughter loves it better than the real thing!

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Seafood - Honey Ginger Grilled Salmon 2

This recipe is simple to make, yet impressive. The spicy, sweet, and salty marinade gives the fish a taste that my family goes nuts for! If it's too cold out to grill it, you also may broil it.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Bbq Grilling - Grilled Portobello Sandwich With Roasted Red Pepper And Mozzarella

A gourmet grilled mushroom sandwich will have your burger-loving friends drooling with envy. Portobello mushroom caps, buffalo mozzarella cheese slices, roasted red pepper, grilled onions, basil, and fresh tomato top toasted buns.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Pasta - Penne Pasta With Veggies

Penne is baked with asparagus, broccoli, red bell pepper, zucchini, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan for a colorful, flavorful hot dish.