Appetizers, Soups & Salads

What goes better with cold weather than chili? Most of us look forward to a bowl of warm chili on a Fall or Winter' s day. Don't let the list of ingredients intimidate you. This recipe is quick,...

How to prepare tasy beef barley soup within 30 minutes.

As the mercury drops, a bowl of warm soup eases the chill. And nothing is more enjoyable than sipping a "safe" soup that is naturally gluten and dairy-free, a relief for those who...

This is a simple and tasty recipe if you like the sweet and sour taste and it can be used on rice as well. The following recipe makes for six to eight servings:

Also referred to as wheat berries, wheat seeds contain everything needed to grow a new plant. However, since they contain the fat in the wheat germ, improperly stored wheat seeds can go rancid and...

Before buying beef sticks, consider making your own snack sticks in the oven. Beef sticks are a popular snack that has been around for nearly as long as beef jerky. Native Americans dried various...

Natural sugars in corn quickly convert to starches during storage. To keep your corn tasting sweet, freeze it soon after picking or purchasing. This blanching technique does not completely cook...

This is a tasty Crunchy Nut and Raisin Coleslaw salad recipe that adults and kids will enjoy. It is fast to prepare, sweet, attractive and very gourmet. Our family really enjoys this salad and...

How to prepare a holiday sampler snack platter.

How to make fabulous tuna hors d'oeuvres.

How to prepare fabulous holiday d'oeuvres.

Here’s how to make some easy and delicious homemade garlic mashed potatoes.

Italian sausage can be used in a variety of recipes, including but not limited to; stromboli, calzones, zuppa tuscano, and Italian sausage soup. It may not sound very appetizing, but I still have...

Feeding a large group of 175 people and need recipes? I'm including several and this one is for Potato Salad. You don't have to worry about doing the math. It is done for you. Go to a food...

This is an interesting mix of ingredients for this sauce and it goes great with any time of pasta or even rice. The following recipe makes for six to eight servings.

Satisfying meals can be made by using a very common and often ignored "power" vegetable known as Watercress. Eight ounces of Watercress provides almost a day's requirement of healthy...

An Hispanic friend of mine gave me this recipe that her Mom makes because once I ate it I craved it! This recipe for Pinto Bean Soup is so delicious. Once you let it cool down to room...

This is a homemade recipe that has no real measurements. I always mix to taste. It has worked great for po-boys and as a dip. My family loves it and yours will too.

When my husband was wanting cabbage, ham and potato soup, I didn't since I'm not a huge soup eater. So I compromised... I made a creamy version of the old time favorite...

Stuffed eggs are a must-have for any Southern spread. Every homemaker makes it a point to have an egg-dish--a glass or ceramic serving platter that is especially made to serve stuffed eggs. ...

Do you want to have a New Year's Eve party on a small budget? Having a party at home instead of going out can save you money. Here's how to throw a New Year's Eve Party on a budget!

This is an old family favorite. I remember going to my grandmother’s house to have this soup. You could smell it as soon as you walked in the door. I still make it on cold days today just...

Jello shots have always been a very fun and easy party favor. The add a little creativity to consuming alcohol, rather than the standard mixed cocktails.

My mother in law gave me this recipe for cauliflower soup, and I have to say, it is delicious! I actually never even liked cauliflower until I tried this soup. It is creamy, delicious, and...

By following these simple directions you will be able to make delicious cheesy sweet potato chips that can be a snack or a great side dish.

Garbage is a candied snack mix. It's made with cereal, peanuts and chocolate. Great snack for sleepovers, parties or card games. Kids and adults both love it.

These meat balls are sure to be a hit at any party or family gathering this holiday season. Serve as an hors d'oeuvre, or an entree with out the guilt.

Looking for a new and healthy potato salad recipe that is a light, low fat, vegetarian recipe bursting with flavor? Looking through recipes for potato salads that are unique is not always easy; so...

Simple ingredients. Two minutes of prep. Your friends and family will be shocked and amazed! This beautiful salad is something completely different and is sure to make the novice "I hate to...

Add some zest and flavor to your dishes with this orange spice cranberry sauce. You can serve it to garnish your favorite meals and even serve on top of dessert favorites to bring about an...

Lilies are beautiful, multi-colored flowers that decorate many gardens and ponds around the world. A little-known fact is that these flowers, and their bulbs, also decorate many tables. In Asian...

Whether trying to deal with excess spinach-and-crab dip from a party or doing food prep ahead of time, freezing mayonnaise or sour cream-based dips may be a trickier solution than it seems. With a...

Chili peppers are a group of peppers that features a wide variety of flavors, colors and levels of "hot." From the mildly sweet bell pepper to the "blow your head off" hot of the bhut jolokia, the...

Winter melon, also called white gourd, wax gourd and winter gourd, is a large fruit either round or elongated in shape, somewhat resembling a watermelon but paler in exterior color and has a...

Everyone’s tasted peanut butter and it’s a favorite, but did you know that you can make nut butter from other nuts as well, including almonds? Well, you can! Nut butters are high in protein and...

I am going to teach you how to make the best sweet potatoes. These sweet potatoes are the best for thanksgiving, Christmas or any other special holiday. When ever I bring these to an event...

When we hear fruit salad we think refreshing and healthy. The african fruit salad gives it a whole new meaning. It's a refreshing combination of refreshing green salad and refreshing fruit salad...

Chunky Chicken Salad that is so different from your average chicken salad everyone will swear bought this at a gourmet deli. This Chicken Salad is so delicious that I barely have time to chill it...

I learned about this recipe many years ago when I went to a funeral. I had to have the recipe and I have learned how to make this simple and easy. I use it a lot for different occasions, because...

These great-tasting pizza bites make a delicious appetizers any occasion. They're so easy to make that even young kids will have no trouble crating and customizing their own mini-pizzas. All you...

Roasted garbanzo beans make a delicious, healthy, crunchy snack. They have a fair amount of protein and are a great alternative to chips or other salty snacks.

This delicious, easy to make vegetarian salad uses canned garbanzo beans, which give it an interesting texture and a fair amount of protein, along with fresh vegetables and shredded cheddar...

Just in time for the holidays, a simple, easy yet delicious side dish you will want to take to all your parties. Make extras because they will go fast!

I know, I know. I probably can't call it hummus without the tahini, but I have a hard time finding it in my rural area of Florida. I love hummus though and enjoy experimenting with other...

How to prepare homemade escarole soup.

Looking for that spicy dip to give zip to your Thanksgiving dinner party? Look no further. This great southwestern BBQ Dip is sure to be a year round favorite. However, for a Spicy addition to...

Have you ever been to a restaurant and seen fancy butter pats, molded into pretty little shapes? Flowers, stars, hearts and other shapes make the little plate with butter on it even more...

Deviled eggs are typically an easy and well loved side dish either as an appetizer for any occasion from BBQs, picnics, Birthdays or even House Warming parties. This recipe gives you the chance...

In catering, I always took the whole chicken fryers from the prior day & would use that chicken. You can always buy a whole chicken already cooked from your grocer very inexpensively. Take...

This recipe for Mexican Dip is a great one to make for potluck events, parties or just hanging around home watching the game. It is not only easy, it is fun to make and eat!