Appetizers, Soups & Salads

This quick and easy recipe is a sure fire way to get your party started and get your guests humming your praises! Learn how to prepare shrimp in a whole new way by following these steps. This...

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...

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...

Learn to make a quick and easy delicious sauce for coconut fried shrimp or chicken fingers. The Thai Chili Sauce gives it quite a kick.

Hummus is a great simple Mediterranean dish. It's a great spread good as a dip, on crackers, as a condiment for sandwiches. An all around tasty snack. Now this recipe I figured out on my own, so...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Stuck at home with no food? Try out this recipe using leftovers and basic ingredients in your cupboard. This recipe is great for college kids living away from home, for holidays served as an...

Ginger adds so much flavor to recipes, not to mention the health benefits it offers. Eating a little ginger is one of the quickest ways to treat nausea naturally. One way to get the health...

Remoulade sauce is a creamy sauce typically made with mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish. Although it is a French dish, remoulade sauce is traditionally served alongside cooked shrimp in the...

Mexican Pasta Soup is a broadly popular comfort food in Mexico and is delicious and very inexpensive to make. This soup is referred to as sopa in Mexico. I've seen it in local restaurants...

LOVE HOT SAUCE! Check this article out it'll tell you how to make homemade rage'n hot sauce!

Butter or margarine. Margarine or butter. Either can add flavor to everything it touches. Here are some ways to jazz up our all time favorite.

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...

These delicious cheese appetizers have so much flavor. Easy to make with just a few ingredients. Enjoy delicious cheese appetizers with a favorite dipping sauce. Delicious cheese appetizers can...

This is a recipe for a bean salad, that's easy to make, the list of ingredients. It is great by itself or as a side dish. And once made this salad can last for a long time.

How to make homemade Italian salad dressing.

this is a super easy dish to make which is perfect as an appetizer.. you can serve it as pica pica with beer or your choice of alcohol.. or as an entree to go with any beefy main course.. this is...

In this HowTo we're going to cook some grilled Garlic and Sea Salt Asparagus. This is one of the most used vegetables in my home and I usually prepare it this way. This side goes great with a...

Fall and winter are the best times to warm up with a hearty bowl of soup. There are so many way to make soup, and so many healthy ingredients to add to your soup this one reminds me of having a...

Here's an easy recipe for fresh salsa that tastes so much better than the kind you buy at the grocery store!

In a hurry for a hearty, yet simple meal? Make this super simple potato soup in about thirty minutes, start to finish. Add a side of crackers and/or grilled cheese sandwich and dinner is...

Did you ever buy those packaged dips from your local store to make dips, and look at the ingredients ? Well some of the ingredients may surprise you, check them out to see if they are something...

This is really easy to make and it taste great. It is wonderful for dinner parties. It's something different and looks nicer then a can or carrots

Chipotle is a jalapeño chile that has been dried by smoking it very slowly under low heat. It frequently forms the base of a sandwich spread, especially in the Southwestern United States....

Some people like thin tomato based spaghetti sauce (marinara). But, my family wants it thick and meaty!!!! So, here is my version of the best spaghetti sauce there is!!!! They are always wanting...

Garlic is a health food but the pungent smell is not liked my most of us. In the given recipe garlic is added to coconut powder and peanut powder to dilute the effect. This can be used in the...

Some of my favorite dishes are also the easiest to make. I make this simple hummus regularly. It can be eaten with pita or be used as a spread for sandwiches.

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin C and also has significant amounts of glutamine and amino acids which has anti-inflammatory properties. Sesame oil is a good source of vitamin E which is...

Making your own cooking oils and vinegars is not only fun but the testing is quite tasty. Lemongrass, lime, garlic and ginger combine to make a light and tangy marinade and sauce. This oil is an...

Making your own cooking oils and vinegars is not only fun but the testing is quite tasty. Rosemary is a wonderfully robust herb with many health benefits. This recipe can be used as a marinade...

The fresh flavor of homemade salsa is the best when it comes to adding salsa to any dish. But I also enjoy adding different items to my salsa recipe to bring out fresh new flavors. This recipe for...

Looking for a quick and easy sandwich recipe? Try my delicious grilled goat cheese sandwich! Great as the main course or an appetizer, this is something that both adults AND children will love...

I never make chili the same way twice. Although I tend to follow most other types of recipes to the letter, with chili it's fun to experiment with different combinations of ingredients....

With the cold and flu season just around the corner, my family and I have decided to take all the necessary precautions. We have also started making soups. It's easy and I believe has kept us...

Wanna know how to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches? Read on...

Ginger comes originally from Asia and is not only enjoyed as a spice, it is also very healthy. You get many products which contain ginger: tea, spread, candy, lemonade, jam, pickles and many...

Cooking garlic at high temperatures can take away an enzyme in garlic that is good for your immune system, having said that I am not suggesting you should stop cooking with garlic. The following...

There is no better way to use up the bounty of a summer garden than to make fresh salsa. Simple and quick to make, salsa is a Mexican favorite that can be served with crispy tortilla chips or...

Seasoned potatoes add a nice tasty addition to any meal. Easy recipe to double for those unexpected guests! This recipe can be used for any meal of the day, even as home fries. It is a fun recipe...

We have a wonderful garden. When the garlic and onions are harvested, the tomatoes and peppers are sprouting and summer is in full swing it’s time to start thinking about chips and salsa by the...

Homemade mayonnaise tastes far better than the store bought kind and making your own is a great way to save money. Plus, you can make it fresh any time you need it and it's healthier because it...

Mushrooms are very tasty when prepared with a little flare. These mushrooms make a delicious appetizer or a great side dish for any meal. I usually prepare these during the holidays. They are...

This is a nice twist to the plain old tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce. Low in fat and high in nutrients, it will add variety to your dinners. Serve with a nice Pina Colada or fruit juice.

Nothing soothes the soul (and palette) like a bowl of homemade soup. This potato soup recipe is so simple, yet so satisfying, you will make it over and over again. Flavored with onion and...

Every now and then I really enjoy a good sweet and sour sauce to dip chicken or pork in. So I decided to make my own healthy version.

During the cold and flu seasons, there is nothing better than a big bowl of hot homemade chicken soup. You can smell the herbs and instantly feel yourself getting better with each bite! Enjoy this...