Appetizers, Soups & Salads

An easy cream soup recipe uses the main ingredients of chicken broth, wild rice and cream. Learn to make this easy cream soup recipe from a head chef in this free video on soups.

Pinwheels make excellent appetizers for any party or event. They are easy and quick to make for any occasion. The following recipe is a fruity variation of the traditional pinwheel.

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!

I had this wonderful salad at a gathering two times and asked for the recipe both times (because I'd lost it the first time but then found it later). My family raved over it too. When I serve...

Need an appetizer for a gathering? Need something to serve for the holidays that is new and different? Here is a recipe sure to please. Combine the taste of cream cheese and cinnamon on flattened...

Holiday parties or a just a tasty snack, layered crab dip is an cost and time saving recipe that everyone can enjoy. The best part about this recipe is doesn't require any actual cooking. So if...

For you' s who live in Maryland or grown up in Maryland, this is a recipe for you! We make this dip a lot and it's so good. Even the kids love eating crab dip! Goes great with warm bread sticks!...

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.

You may of had a serving of gourmet cheese fondue before served with many dipping pieces such as sausage, bread, and seasonings. Although this is a recipe for a different kind of fondue, a...

This was a very odd recipe that I found stashed away in my grandmother's belongings. Very interesting combination in this recipe. I've actually never tried it yet, but anyone who knows me, knows...

Your company will love these appetizers and they would be great for a Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner or a get together with your friends. These won't last long, they always go fast. Make...

Ever had a HUGE craving for french onion chip dip and didn't no the recipe? Well then this is the perfect recipe for you! This will teach you how to create classic cheap french onion chip dip for...

A condensed soup is merely a soup that needs something added first, such as water or milk, whereas a ready-to-eat soup just needs to be heated. Condensed cream soups are easy to find in cans, so...

A vegetable pizza is a great recipe for a potluck or family gathering that is easy to prepare and includes lots of vegetables. It’s a great way to get in those helpings of vegetables we all need...

This appetizer features green cucumbers and red pimentos, making this appetizer both delicious and eye catching for the holiday season, and is also an appetizer that is so very easy to assemble.

How to cook and make Alfredo sauce for you pasta needs. This can serve up to 6 dish's of noodles so be hungry! Always try to use real Parmesan cheese it makes it taste a whole lot better. Add...

Ever make anything with only two ingredients? This salad contains just that ... only two ingredients. First you have cucumbers. This fruit has a dark green skin, grows in warm temperatures and...

With the holidays upon us everyone wants to know what to do with all those left over pumpkins that they have from Halloween. Here is a receipt that will warm your bones and give you something to...

If you are making your holiday plans, and jotting down your menus, add my recipe for Islander Cheese Ball to your list. It is delicious, easy to make, and makes a great presentation. Depending...

Winter squash in the supermarkets is a common scene during the holiday season. Butternut squash is one of the most abundant and popular varieties. Butternut squash is easy to prepare and cut for...

It's cold and rainy and you have to decide what to fix for dinner that will be easy, filling, and warm up the family. Why not make a huge pot of baked potato soup in no time at all..and without...

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...

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...

The Green Star Juicer has many uses, along with juicing whole foods it can also be used to make healthy ice cream. The twin gears in the Green Star Juicer make it not only possible but also...

With the holidays coming up, everyone needs a good collection of tasty, quick and easy to make appetizers. These Mushroom Demi-Tarts should be part of that collection. Simple to make using easy to...

Ideal for the holidays, grape salad provides the best of both food realms. A sweet, creamy sauce mixed with sweet and sour fresh grapes, the grape salad can be served at any special events or...

Entertaining at home is often a stressful endeavor, especially if you have limited time and resources. However, with a few simple recipes and a little time, you can put together some terrific hors...

With this recipe, you can even eat the bowl that the soup is served in! Add this absolutely delicious, gourmet style soup to your Thanksgiving dinner or any other autumn or fall themed...

What could be better than the flavors of apple, cinnamon and cream cheese? Mix together apple pie filling, cinnamon and cream cheese for a deliciously easy recipe for an awesome treat! It's great...

If it is honey walnut cream cheese you crave on your morning bagel, then look no further. This amazingly simple recipe for honey walnut cream cheese will not leave you wanting. Spread it on...

Fruit platters are always a popular addition to a party menu, a buffet or simply a family dinner. Here are two dips to serve with a variety of fruits that are easy to make, pretty in a serving...

As we approach the holidays, and plan our menus, make sure to add Hot Virginia Dip to your menu. This is a delicious hot dip that can be enjoyed in any season. It is easy to make. Hot Virginia...

Many people are familiar with the traditional cream cheese ball. A great variation to this classic is a blue cheese ball. Simply substituting blue cheese for a portion of the cream cheese gives...

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...

The holiday season, football season, pool parties, and movies snacks are all places we see chips and dip. Sometimes, that boring old salsa and tortilla chip just doesn't cut it. This simple recipe...

Ever looked in the fridge/freezer and wanted soemthing better tasting than the same old stuff? Well! Grab your blender and follow along because you're about to make delicious milkshakes everyone...

Fred's Dip is a chili based, easy to make dip for tortilla chips. Most of the ingredients you can keep on hand as part of your regular kitchen supplies, and whip up a dish of dip when friends...

Making your own cream of mushroom soup from scratch is much simpler than you might think. It taste great, and goes into so many wonderful recipes.

Now that we are in Autumn and winter will soon be coming soup makes a wonderful meal. Below is my recipe for a cream of shrimp soup with mushrooms.

The 3C's (cream cheese, and cucumber) on party rye is a delicious appetizer to bring to a party or to serve at home to guests before dinner. Arrange the 2x2 inch squares of cocktail rye on a...

With holiday parties right around the corner we can use all the help we can get. Who has the time or the desire to be cooking all day prior to those already hectic holiday/family get-togethers?...

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, we go looking for a warm comforting bowl of soup. This is one of my favorites, its a twist on the basic cream of Broccoli Soup.

When you want a nice lite cream cheese spread, and you would like to save money too, why not make your own? This article will tell you how.

Fresh, crisp, sweet juicy apples are a treat all by there self. But Apple’s also serve as a wonderful snack, and desert. And this easy to make delicious dip will have those apple’s disappearing fast.

This is another great recipe I use if I need something super tasty in a pinch. I have brought it for work potlucks (always fun) and have brought it to friend’s houses as an appetizer for simple...

A number one appetizer that won a first prize medal. This is an appetizer that everyone will enjoy and even easy for kids to make themselves. This is something great for kids and can be used for...

This is a quick and easy appetizer or finger food.

A great southern style appetizer is the Olive Cheese Log served with crackers or toasted panetini. It's easy to make and a nice change from the usual cheese logs offered at gatherings.

Mushrooms, cream cheese and blue cheese. What a wonderful combination. This is a truly tasty appetizer that is sure to please the pallet of your guests at your next party or gathering.

Make something that stands out from ordinary pimento cheese and lunch meat sandwiches. This olive nut loaf is delicious. Goes well on white or wheat bread. Also taste terrific on crackers. Great...