Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Who doesn't love appetizers? Whether you're having an appetizer dinner, a football party, a simple get-together with friends or a late night snack--stuffed jalapeno peppers are a great, tasty...

You’ve heard Emeril say “Turn it up a notch.” The Neely’s say “give it a little kick.” How can you do that with tuna salad? Try this one.

Cooler months call for soups, stews and warm, satisfying meals. Still, you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen--right? How about a delicious, warm, satisfying Taco Soup dinner...

Broccoli is one of the best things you can eat to maintain a healthy diet. The following article will show you how to choose the freshest and tastiest broccoli when you shop at the grocery store.

If you have an upcoming party or event, appetizers are a must. One of the most common appetizer served are chips and dip. French onion dip is a dip you can never go wrong with. You can buy it from...

Spinach is considered nutrient dense vegetable because of its excellent source of nutrients -- Many call spinach the WONDER vegetable. Spinach is versatile when used in cooking, it can be boiled,...

Salsa makes a delicious dip for tortilla chips. If you have an upcoming party you should make up a batch of homemade salsa to serve to your guests. It is super easy to make and the ingredients are...

How to make homemade Italian salad dressing.

This recipe is a major crowd pleaser. Kids and adults love it. Even people who say they don't like bean dip, love it. Make it for football games and casual events. A new discovery is that it makes...

Kiwi fruit are soft, juicy, green fruit wrapped in a fuzzy borwn skin. They are sweet, healthy, quick and easy to eat, especially if you serve them like this! Eat straight from the fruit, with a...

This sasauge balls recipe is really easy to do. It may take some time to perfect however, because cooking time varies depending on how big or how small your meat balls are.

For years I have been making pork sausage and cheese appetizers. Some people call them pork whizzies and others refer to them as SOS or “stuff” on a shingle. But I will be calling them pork...

Satisfy your taste without heaping on the calories and fat found in mayonnaise and flavored oils. Olive oil is not known to be low in calories, but you can use it in moderation and olive oil is...

What we are going to make here is an appetizer that is very delicious. They can be made in many different varieties. I prefer the chilli. I have also made them with ham and cheese, hamburger and...

Mixed mushroom and tarragon soup is a common soup prepared by chefs all over the world. This recipe differs slightly, using more exotic mushrooms like cremini and the rarely seen extremely...

Mushroom and Parmesan salad with lemon-chive dressing is an incredibly simple salad that can be prepared in a hurry before any dinner. Elegant and complex in taste, mushroom and Parmesan salad...

Jerusalem artichoke soup is a very simple to prepare dish that makes a wonderful meal on a cold fall or winter evening. The rich, earthy flavor of the fresh Jerusalem artichokes mixed with the...

Chorizo, potato and kale soup is a combination of Portuguese, Spanish and even English cuisine. Mixing the smoky, savory taste of chorizo with the earthy flavor of russet potatoes and kale, this...

Chicken tortilla soup is a winning recipe that you can serve at a dinner party or take to a potluck with equal success. You can prepare chicken tortilla soup in many ways, so it's sure to please...

We all love our share of hot and spicy chicken wings. Well let me introduce you the buffalo chicken ball. This is my latest appetizer that is a sure crowd pleaser. They're easy to make and...

This recipe can call for many different ingredients in the mix, but this is how I make fall trail mix.

Sweet & Sour Kielbasa makes a great hors d'oeuvre, or a sumptuous side dish. The best part is, it's very easy to make and it’s a real crowd pleaser.

I have never been a fan of plain rice but mixed with other ingredients rice can be a very delicious side dish. Mushrooms in rice is one of my favorite additions to rice. Below you will find my...

Do you love bacon, lettuce, and tomatoe sandwiches, well here is a way to have an old classic but add a little twist to spice it up

Making your own fried tortilla chips is very easy and less expensive than store bought chips. And you get better tasting chips!

My aunt Sue was a brilliant cook. I always looked forward to her cooking because she could everything she made was so delicious! Unfortunately, my aunt passed away this year from her 12 year...

The best bacon appetizer ever is what I like to call Bacon cups. This appetizer has won me the best dish at the potluck hands down. It's always the first to go, and I've gotten a few wedding...

Blue Lake is a variety of snap bean. There are two different types, bush and pole. Snap beans are also called green beans or string beans.

Butternut squash soup with roasted chestnuts and pancetta is very simple to prepare, and makes a flavorful meal on a cold fall or winter evening. Combining the smoky, salty flavor of pancetta ham...

This is one of the best soups for a cold blustery day or any day for that matter. It's just plain comfort food. We enjoy it year round but it really hits the spot and warms you on a cold day. It's...

Goat butter is simple to make and nutritious too! Goat butter is very easy to make. Dress up your butter with garlic, different spices and fresh herbs for your Holiday dinner. Make several...

Its good to make the ingredients you use in food at home if you can.they are better and healthy.white Cheese can also be made at home.Its simple.

Want a dish that can be for a snack or a meal, and also can be for 2 people or group of people, well here you go

Pumpkin seeds are delicious and nutritious. They are loaded with minerals and protein. Here is an Italian style recipe to make them even more delicious.

Pumpkin Filled Wonton Dumplings are fun and easy to make. They're a surprise to your taste buds too!

On a cold winter night a warm bowl of soup always hits the spot. But why not make it different tonight. French Onion Soup is a rich and yummy treat for me when I go out for dinner, but why not...

Once again my sister gave me one of her homemade recipes. This recipe is for her chili. It's really easy to make and it is so good. With the cold weather coming you may want to keep some on hand....

Ever have a Halloween when you wish you had something besides candy corn and gummy candy? Well, if you have a little bit of time here's a way to make something interesting out of different types...

Planning holiday dishes that are both easy and inexpensive can be challenging, especially when there are so many other things to do! This Jello beet salad is not only easy and delicious, it is a...

Shrimp has become a staple in our diets and many people have never cooked them at home!! It's very simple and they can be served in countless numbers of dishes. They are so versatile, that you...

With the holidays comes party menu planning. Appetizers, dips, and spreads become the highlights of the party planning process. The search for quick and easy recipes that produce highly delicious...

Preparing a Bread Boat and Dip is fun and easy. You can volunteer to make it for your family's get togethers and once served you can count on being asked to bring it the next time! Everyone...

If you like Oriental dishes and Jello too, why not combine the two in an easy to make, attractive and budget friendly Oriental Jello salad? This article will tell you how.

Despite the fact that Oregon can grow a wide variety of tomatoes, it is still a difficult place to grow them. The cool summer often mean the fruits will ripen more slowly, making them vulnerable...

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The avocado is a high-protein food that is very common in Mexican and Spanish dishes. It is used as a dip to make guacamole and it can be cut in slices to accompany many foods.

Baked red peppers stuffed with spinach, shallots and fresh sage is an easy dish that makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish to compliment any meal. Nearly perfect when served with roast chicken...

A chocolate fountain is a decorative tabletop appliance that continuously circulates melted chocolate in a manner similar to a waterfall. Guests dip small pieces of food in the fountain, much in...

Spaghetti squash is a large, pale yellow vegetable with a stringy inner flesh that looks like spaghetti pasta when cooked. Most spaghetti squash recipes call for cutting the squash in half and...

Eggplant and chickpea soup is a simple recipe that makes an excellent meal on a cold fall or winter evening. The soup combines the earthy vegetable taste of chickpeas and baked eggplant with a hot...