Appetizers, Soups & Salads

In these difficult times, it's a good idea to get a lot of mileage out of that Thanksgiving turkey. Here is an easy recipe that uses that turkey up, right to the "gobble."

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...

Campbells, schmabells. Step away from the can and into true chicken soup nirvana. If you want truly great chicken soup you can’t top a bowl of home made broth. It’s easy and cheap. As it cooks,...

Chicken stock is easy to make, and is much better for you than store brands. This is a simple way to make chicken stock in your home.

This is the best home-made chicken noodle soup, try it it's very easy and I think you'll agree! This soup is great for those cool nights!

This is a very simple recipe and I have had my daughter help me with it for all holiday dinners. It is great for holidays, but even better in the spring ad summer for a picnic or barbecue. I...

It's fast, it's easy, it's delicious! Potato soup you can throw in the crockpot! Impossible to resist and goes great with some nice buttered french bread.

TAKE THE CHILL OFF THOSE COLD AND RAINY DAYS BY MAKING A HUGE POT OF OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP. THIS RECIPE MAY SEEM A LITTLE COMPLICATED BUT IT'S WELL WORTH THE EFFORT. THERE IS NO...

Chicken Salad Pie is a colorful low calorie main dish salad that combines chicken, fruit, vegetables and almonds with a surprise taste in the dressing. Served in a crisp baked pie crust, it makes...

Most Italian meals consist of four courses. The second course is usually followed by salad. While a Caprese salad is very popular, many Italian diners choose a classic pear salad to end their meal.

I recently learned a hearty fish soup from my mother in law. It's basically a sour soup with healthy cat fish in it. It taste excellent especially if you pour the soup over rice. Here's how you...

Grapefruit, blue cheese and celery salad is a refreshing, complex dish that makes an excellent first course or light lunch. Combing the sweet, tangy flavor of red grapefruit with blue cheese,...

On a tight food budget but crave something that is hot and full of zest that will set your tongue aflame? Here is an easy way to spice up ramen noodles for a kick-butt kind of flavor that will...

Tuscan White Bean Soup is a delicious, nutritious soup. It’s easy to make, and the ingredients are not expensive. The beans make this soup a good vegetarian source of protein, and all the...

Holidays and entertaining go hand-in-hand, and it is convenient for a host or hostess to have a few quick-to-serve hors d’oeuvres ready for party guests. Many stores put both celery and cream...

Its that time of year again when soups on in the kitchen. Here is a recipe that is sure to please!

Waldorf Salad was first made at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, which is how it got it’s name. I like to make this in the fall for my family. We go down the road to the apple orchard and pick fresh...

Dutch mussel soup has been prepared and served on the tables of homes and neighborhood restaurants since the early 17th century. Combining a fairly simple soup stock made of white wine, chicken,...

Growing up we always had Waldorf salad with both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. There are many variations such as adding seedless grapes or using just mayonnaise for the dressing which is how...

This salad is very simple to throw together. It's also perfect to make a day ahead of time. I love recipes like this. It eliminates the need to make everything right before serving dinner or a...

Make this beef and rice soup for an easy dinner. Beef and rice soup is a recipe often altered to taste. Vegetables are added to this recipe to create a textured beef vegetable soup that combines...

Home made chicken noodle soup is a classic comfort food. Quick is what it is not. Plan a morning or afternoon to make this recipe. You see to make something so classic, so good, takes time and...

Chicken salad is a quick and easy dish to create. Its versatile appeal makes chicken salad desirable for many occasions. From the neighborhood picnic to your best friend's baby shower, creamy,...

This lentil soup recipe has everything going for it. It is quick and easy to make, it is inexpensive to make, and it is low in fat and high in dietary fiber. And it tastes delicious. Even...

Every now and then I get a craving for a good egg salad sandwich. Normally I am not a fan of eggs, but this sandwich is so good I always find myself coming back for more. With only seven...

How to prepare seafood salad supreme.

Clam chowder is a smooth textured soup filled with the goodness of a great thickening agent-potatoes. This gives this soup most of its texture and makes it a hearty meal by itself or side by side...

This recipe is simple to make and will be the hit of the meal! It is an easy recipe to follow and has minimum preparation time. You'll enjoy this one!

Like Buffalo Chicken Wings but dislike chewing on bones? This recipe is delicious, easy and healthy...

Split Pea Soup can be a very healthy, and nutritious meal. It also freezes well and tastes great re-heated. This recipe has been in my family for a long time and is used to create a truly...

ingredients and directions for making minestrone soup.

Waldorf salad has claimed a place for itself as an American classic, a dish that since its creation more than 100 years ago, has become a table favorite. Variations of the Waldorf abound, both...

How to prepare delicious appetizers for Thanksgivng.

I titled this article the way I did because my mother loved my potato salad and to me that was one of the highest compliments I could get on cooking. She was more accomplished as a cook than one...

Lentil tomato soup -- Soup does not have to be just an appetizer. Lentil soups can be full meals. Lentil soups are not only healthy, hearty, delicious and economical, it is full of vitamins and...

Ruby Tuesday opened up on a university campus in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1972. The Potato Cheese Soup was one of the most popular items on the menu.

Elbow macaroni salad is tasty in any season, and complements many entrees. It is quick to fix, and is made with ingredients we usually have on hand. Macaroni salad is a favorite food for...

Nutritionists today are constantly reminding us to eat 5 servings a day of fruits and vegetables. Sometimes it seems hard to get all of the servings in to the daily diet, but we will all be...

How to turn tuna fish into a spectacular sandwich.

This is a great recipe for those cold winter days when you feel just cold to the bone. You can add or take out ingredients to fit your tastes and it will still be delicious.

Quick recipes are some of my favorite things, because making them leaves me more time for ehow! Soup is also a favorite, because it provides me more vegetables. You can make this delicious Quick...

Here is a recipe for hamburger soup that has been in my family for a long time. Nothing is better than grandma's homemade hamburger soup on a cold winter day

Whenever you can stretch your food budget by getting more meals for your money it is a good thing. Taking your leftover roaster and making soup is a money-saver! A chicken roaster can often yield...

Cream soups are wonderful comfort food on a cold day, and one of my favorites is cream of celery. It's simple to make and oh, so good. This is a flexible recipe--feel free to adjust the...

This recipe has been in my family for many years, and was given to us by an Italian friend's grandmother. It's light and cool, yet satisfying, for a day in which you'd rather not heat up the...

This article is an easy recipe using any type of peanut butter, brand name or natural. It is a kid friendly meal that is great for hiding vegetables from the kids and of course it is a very good...

shrimp cocktail is probably the easiest appetizer to make and one of the most popular. Shrimp doesn't have much flavor so its important to cook the shrimp in a flavorful broth that's well...

This recipe is so good and easy for the whole family to cook together. A good german recipe.

Homemade soup is a comfort food that is often associated with family. Nearly every family has its own recipes and preparation methods for a special soup, especially chicken noodle soup. This...

Cold salads are perfect for a hot day, but can be enjoyed in any season. Heartier than most vegetable salads but not too heavy, chicken salad makes a healthy snack or complete meal and is not...