Appetizers, Soups & Salads

You know that garlic is known to have some incredibly healthy benefits. Try this traditional Cuban Garlic Soup recipe for a tasty way to get more garlic in your diet. Enjoy, because this recipe...

Whether you are planning a family get-together or a holiday party, the food is often the center of attention. You can arrange some cheeses, meats, and vegetables on a tray with some dip; however,...

No matter how expensive it is, microwave popcorn never quite tastes like the popcorn you get in the movie theater. The secret lies in the way you pop it--air poppers and microwaves don't work as...

Tapenade is a simple Mediterranean spread with Olive Oil playing a supporting role to the real stars, Olives. It’s perfect for the Holidays or any special occasion. Serve on slices of toasted...

Kartoffelpuffer (german potato pancakes) are a delicious bavarian treat that my grandmother used to make all the time. This is one of my favorite german recipes for potato pancakes....

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...

Homemade donuts made easy! This delicious recipe is sweet, tasty, and very simple to make. Serve it as a snack for children, dessert, or just because they hit the spot. Delectable and delightful...

Here’s how to make tasty, crisp onion rings at home.

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...

Oriental dressings taste much better when they are made from scratch. It won't cost you much to make it, and you can keep it fresh in your refrigerator for two weeks. You can use Oriental dressing...

French fries are such a classic dish that everyone loves them. From fish and chips to the American hamburger and fries, there are many different types of potatoes to make different styles of...

If you love potatoes, then try to fry potatoes in an electric skillet. Fried potatoes are a simple side dish to make for any meal. The potatoes cook in less than 30 minutes, and they require...

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...

How to fry up delicious pot stickers for your family and friends.

How to make delicious homemade vegetable egg rolls for your family or friends.

Do you want to make some delicious French fries? This article will tell you how to do just that and in no time you'll be enjoying delicious French fries.

French fries with a touch of salt create delicious explosions of flavor for many fast food addicts. Always beside a cheeseburger or a hot dog, like a superhero's sidekick, the deep fried potato...

Plantains are a good snack and can also be used as a main meal. Plantains are very easy to cook. This article explains how to make fried plantains.

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

Lays® got it right when they said “You can’t have just one”. Potato chips are a simple and delicious snack that is great for any time of year, and most any occasion. While the majority of us...

It's getting to be soup time again. Here is a wonderful recipe for a hearty soup with fiber from both barley and cabbage. It is essentially a cream soup, although I have personally never made a...

Don't you just love to indulge in the homemade bread and herb dipping oils at Italian Restaurants like Carrabba's? Yum. If you can't afford to go out to a restaurant and eat this, here is a...

Nothing beats homemade chicken noodle soup, especially on a cold, wet day. This recipe is both delicious and healthy and can be ready in less than 30 minutes, if you use prepared chicken stock....

A vinegar and oil cruet set provides your diners with options to dress their own salads and vegetables to satisfy individual taste. Oil and vinegar cruets may not be familiar, but they are a...

Beer battered shrimp is so easy to prepare and makes a delicious appetizer, finger food, or main course meal. Great served at holiday gatherings, main events, celebrations, football parties. ...

How to make the most amazing popcorn in the world.

Tortilla chips are a delicious snack, and if you’ve ever been to a Mexican restaurant you know how easy they are to overdose on! Luckily, tortilla chips are just as easy to make as they are delicious.

Bruschetta is a popular antipasto or appetizer served around the world. It is commonly found in Italian restaurants or pizza parlors. There are many different types of bruschetta toppings;...

It's hard to beat the sumptuous taste of an authentic Italian restaurant's bread and bread dipping. It's the perfect beginning to an appetizing meal. What some may not know is that making your...

Seafood can make for a great appetizer foundation, especially if you are hosting a party or attending one. Bottom-feeding seafood like scallops can be especially pleasing, particularly when they...

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.

Peanut butter reigns as the king of the nut butters when it comes to availability and popularity. Supermarkets have shelves devoted to peanut butter and unfortunately the other nut butters have...

This is a great tasting sesame chicken and asparagus soup for chilly Autumn nights. You get fiber, protein and some healthy fat for warming up. Instructions >>

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...

In an Italian household what dinner is complete without a great oil? Pasta with basil herb oil, basil chicken, salad with oil and vinegar or a fresh baked loaf of Italian bread with oil and pesto...

This is a recipe for paneer pakora. Paneer is commonly known as Indian cottage cheese. It is a soft variety of cheese. Pakora is a fried snack popular across South Asia. The paneer pakoras can...

How to make your own homemade onion rings.

If you are committed to healthy eating habits, it’s probable you avoid buying processed foods like potato chips, candy, and French fries. These convenience items typically offer very little...

I have fallen in love with Hot Chips. I get them at my local restaurant with a side of Ranch Dressing. Unfortunately, the cost is usually $4 to $5 depending on where I go. You can make this at...

Chef Caesar Cardini invented Caesar dressing in 1924. It has an olive oil base and it contains garlic and anchovy, which both give the dressing a strong flavor. Making Caesar dressing is a quick...

This is one very easy snack to make that everyone will not be able to keep their hands off of. My husband can eat a whole bowl of them. He says they are like potato chips, can't eat just one.. I...

Eggplant is technically a fruit, according to Bon Appetit magazine, but it is used most often in savory dishes. It comes in shades of green, white and dark purple. Eggplant has a thick, hearty...

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...

Good homemade tapenade is, like good homemade everything else, is so much better than the gourmet-shop variety, and it is as inexpensive as it is easy to make -- unlike, say, rose-hip jam. These...

Love the flavor of hot dogs. Tired of just boiling and grilling them. Here is a change for you. Similar to those you get at an amusement park or at the boardwalk. A great treat for birthday...

Buy 4-5 green plantains. Wash and cut them in half. After peeling them cut them into slices and then back into narrow rectangle pieces as if you were making French fries. You will need a deep...

Oil and vinegar don’t mix, but when you make salad dressing that is exactly what you want the oil and vinegar to do. An emulsification is a mix of oil and vinegar that doesn’t separate out,...

Try sauteed broccoli for a family meal that is sure to please everyone. Its not hard and doesnt take very long either. Use it as a side dish or a main dish and it is sure to please everyone.

This is chili with a delicious twist: fried potatoes! So good - this will be a family favorite!!