Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Vegetarian Nori Sushi is possibly the easiest sushi there is, and it is just plain delicious. Instructions on how to make vegetarian sushi.

Want to give your children ketchup without all of the processed junk. Or give your special dinner party a special treat of homemade ketchup. Here is how to do it.

This a simple Tomato sauce good to use for pasta or french bread pizza or what have you. This is meant for a single serving. Its really simple yet very good. Aren't most things in life that are...

The menu for a wine tasting party in your home should be simple yet elegant. Cheeses and breads and fruits and chocolate are the perfect pairing for your gathering. A few simple recipes really...

A simple recipe for a great side. What compliments Italian food better than garlic bread? What could make it better than adding cheese? Nothing! Garlic bread is a staple side in my mind when...

In Chicago, pizza is king, but my true guilty pleasure is a sack of White Castle Sliders! Here’s a super easy recipe to enjoy Sliders at home for a meal or for a tasty appetizer that your family...

This an incredibly simple recipe. It's fun little snack that is Kid safe, fun to make, and great for breakfast on the go. This is a recipe that has been taught to me by my mom. Something she used...

Why buy garlic bread when you can make your own for less money any time? You can make this ahead and freeze it before you bake it or mix the butter and you're ready any time you have the bread.

Also known as "Chinese apples," pomegranates are a delicious and fun seasonal fruit jam-packed with antioxidants and nutrients such as vitamins B5, C, E, and fiber. Pomegranates are...

The fennel plant is distinctive with its white, bulbous base and green, feathery stalk. Used both as a vegetable and a spice, fennel dates back to the Ancient Greeks and has been long-revered for...

This is really a quick cheaters recipe for a simple yet tasty chili.

Make a crunchy quick pickle that's a spicy treat! This Micronesian favorite will make your eyelids sweat!

Do you like beef jerky that you buy in the store for several dollars an ounce? Than try this I think you will like it and it could sae you money.

Winter and soup go together like...snow and hot chocolate. Even if you live somewhere warm, a cold crisp day can send you running to the internet for inspiration. But if you're like most of us,...

You'll learn to make these delicious and healthy treats, and wow everyone's taste buds at the picnic!! Deviled eggs are a great group snack. We've served them many years at family gatherings, from...

This Cheese Ring recipe has been used by my Aunts and Mom for over 50 years. They are easy to make and taste great. They are great for parties and wedding snacks. And are just a great cheesy snack...

Twice-baked potatoes made at home cost a lot less than buying the frozen prepared kind. They also are far tastier than the processed version. You can get a bag of Eastern potatoes on sale for as...

You can never go wrong when you serve artichoke dip for an appetizer. Whether the event is more formal like an anniversary party or casual like a football party, a warm artichoke dip with crusty...

Chicken hot wings, also known as buffalo wings, are a delicious appetizer for football parties, holiday parties and any type of entertaining or get together. Serve on a platter with bread and/or...

Mashed potatoe or Mashed Potatoes got ya down? Try this new delicious recipe for serving world famous Mashed Potatoes LaRue. You can make it from scratch or with leftovers. It's an easy delicious...

Trying to think of a different kind of appetizer or something for football party? Try this hoagie dip, great for any kind of party and everyone will enjoy it the same!

Brussel sprouts, every child's worst nightmare, right? It doesn't have to be that way. Forget about boiling this tiny little cabbage like vegetables, try roasting them. Roasting brings out a...

In its simplest terms, cream of chicken soup is nothing more than chicken stock added to a white sauce. However, there are countless variations on the theme, with something to fit everyone's tastes.

When you are creating Asian meals at home, you will need to know how to season your dishes. There are two types of homemade oriental seasoning mixes that you can make. Make a wet seasoning mix for...

Offering healthy choices or savory treats, finger foods bring life to any party or get-together and are perfect for many occasions. Because every occasion does not call for them, it is important...

Snow crab claws are a popular appetizer or snack food. Often served in a manner similar to shrimp cocktail, snow crab claws are easy to prepare in a variety of ways, including boiled, steamed and...

Make a quick and delicious snack to enjoy while you watch the game!

These hearty, delicious, nutritious roasted vegetable sandwiches on sourdough rolls can be a meal by themselves, or you can serve them alongside a cup of soup or with some fresh fruit if you...

Are you searching for a unique appetizer for an upcoming dinner party? Desiring your dessert to stand out among the rest? The answer is simple: an edible fruit arrangement. This recipe can be an...

Queso! That wonderful melted cheese concoction is a sure-fire crowd pleaser on game days, at potluck gatherings and at parties. Everyone knows how to make it, but why do some quesos seem like...

Whether Broiled, Baked a La Rockefeller, Simmered in a stew or eaten au natural, oysters are delicious. Let me help you choose them and cook them in a variety of ways.

Food packaging comes in a wide variety of methods. Almost any type of packaging you can imagine has been used for foods today. Some foods are flash frozen to keep them fresh and tasting good,...

Most things that have three or more ingredients are considered a casserole, but this is not a traditional green bean casserole. Vegetables from the garden compliment each other as they cook down...

Warm fingerling potato and Swiss chard salad is a very simple, easy to prepare and assemble salad that can accompany many different meals as a side dish or first course. Combining the earthy,...

Preparing a homemade Minestrone Soup with fresh ingredients is relatively easy as well as healthy and nutritious.

Cheese and crackers are a favorite snack for parties or gatherings at holiday time. You can make these jalapeno cheese balls with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor. Just serve with some...

A great way to eat veggies is probably being creative with the way you make it.Probably,no one likes boiled vegetables.Here is a great way to make your kids eat some veggies.They'll be probably...

When you make Cucumber and Dill Salad, makes sure all the ingredients are complete. Don't make those recipe if your lacking ingredients because it won't taste good even just one ingredient is...

Everyone’s tasted peanut butter and it’s a favorite, but did you know that you can make butter from other nuts and seeds as well? Well, you can! Pumpkin seed butter is tasty and nutritious,...

There are many recipes for coleslaw, or if you prefer cole slaw, but I have never tasted one that is as good as this recipe that can be altered very easily (how to do this is included in Step 3 of...

Sweet potato salad with lime vinaigrette is a simple, easy to prepare salad that compliments a variety of dishes in many different settings. Sweet potato salad can be served before an elegant main...

Watercress and mixed fruit salad with Gorgonzola dressing is a simple, easy-to-prepare dish that is part fruit salad, part savory salad. Combining creamy, tangy Gorgonzola cheese with earthy...

Green eggplants are not as common as other types of eggplants, but they have a sweet taste that is very pleasurable. Although mainly used in Asian cuisines, these eggplants can be cooked in many...

Mixed greens salad with campari tomatoes and hazelnut vinaigrette is a complex- and rich-tasting salad that is very easy to prepare, making it ideal for impromptu dinner guests or quick weeknight...

Eggplant and fennel stew with kalamata olives and minced capers is a rich, hearty stew based on traditional Moroccan stews. Combining the earthy taste of eggplant with the sweet, fresh flavor of...

Pumpkin soup with curry paste and coconut milk is a Thai-inspired soup that makes an excellent quick main course on a cold fall or winter evening. Combined with a loaf of hot walnut bread and...

Couscous salad with feta cheese and fresh mint is a healthy, easy salad to prepare, and it makes a wonderful light lunch or first course for a large dinner. Follow this flavorful couscous salad...

Mixed mushroom salad with arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and toasted walnuts is a very simple salad to prepare and assemble, and it makes an excellent first course for almost any meal. Combining...

Chipotle portobello salad with Asiago-lime dressing is a unique, complex salad that makes an excellent first course to meals of many different styles, including traditional Italian cuisine, Asian...

Spinach and Portobello mushroom salad with rosemary vinaigrette is a simple, easy-to-prepare dish of Italian origin that makes an excellent first course for a large Italian meal. Serve with a loaf...