Appetizers, Soups & Salads

This vegetarian black bean chili is a tasty and nutritious alternative to traditional chili with meat. It’s easy to make, it’s low in fat, and it’s high in protein and dietary fiber. Serve it...

Guys, Suppose you are channel surfing one night and all of a sudden came upon a good game to watch. The only problem is you don't have "Game Food". The answer is finally here. Nachos you...

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...

If you like salsa with tomatoes try making kiwi salsa with a little kick. Kiwi is a natural blood thinner and contain dietary fiber. The skin of the Kiwi, if wash properly can be eaten raw and...

this is probably the easiest, tastiest, not to spicy salsa you will ever make my mom would make it all the time because her side of the family hated really spicy food. They hated the burning acid...

This delicious, easy to make vegetarian salad uses canned garbanzo beans, which give it an interesting texture and a fair amount of protein, along with fresh vegetables and shredded cheddar...

Nothing fills you up and warms you better than a hot, hearty bowl of soup. It's perfect on its own or as a complement to a crispy salad or toasted-bread sandwich. While turnips and cabbage may be...

Many people serve Tuna Pate on crackers, on toast and on sandwiches. My preference is to incorporate Tuna Pate into my salads. However you decide to use this delicious tuna dish, it’s sure to be...

If you love Mexican food or love tortilla chips, then you probably use a lot of picante sauce. It's easy to make and takes only a few ingredients. So, impress you friends at the next event or...

Thanksgiving and overeating is right around the corner not only for you but for your clients. Start now by eating a little healthier so the Thanksgiving dinner doesn't end up around your waist....

If you are hosting a last minute cocktail party or get-together, tasty, attractive hors d'ourves can be made quickly and inexpensively with a few simple ingredients and a little time. Your guests...

Black bean soup with roasted red peppers and fresh cilantro is a fairly simple soup that relies on high-quality ingredients to make a wonderfully rich, complex soup that is also hearty and...

Before going on a diet, consider making red cabbage soup to lose weight. The cabbage soup diet may allow someone to lose weight within seven days. However, don't replace your balanced diet with...

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

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...

Send your family out in this cold weather with their stomachs filled with this great tasting Turkey Chili that is made in a slow cooker. This allows you to cook dinner during the day, while you...

Make homemade salsa, without all the hassle of chopping vegetables - use your blender! This recipe can be thrown together in about 10 minutes, start to finish. It'd delicious as soon as its...

Chili is so simple and soooo good! I love to make Chilli on a Sunday morning and leave it to cook all day. It is also great the next day as a left over, or on a baked potato

Here's a unique American twist on an great Indian Classic Samosa. It's really quick and simple recipe to make Potatoes Samosa's with Puff Pastry Sheets. Hope everyone enjoy it, and make sure to...

Peanut and carrot soup is a unique, simple soup that makes an excellent first course for a large meal or a wonderful main course for a weekday family dinner. Paired with a crisp green salad with...

If you are a big fan of salads you should try eating a buffalo chicken salad. This salad is absolutely delicious and extremely easy to make. All it takes is a few simple ingredients that can be...

Cucumbers are generally a vegetable for warm seasons. They grow on vines in gardens or in pots, and are available in varieties good for both slicing and pickling. A cucumber is ready to be eaten...

Corn salad, or corn salsa, is a great addition to any salad bar, homestyle buffet or simple meal. Colorful, cool and delicious--it is a quick and easy dish that is great for get-togethers,...

Here's idea for a quick appetizer or side dish...Potato Poppers. So easy, so delicious--topped with bacon, cheese and chives--they are sure to please any crowd. The recipe is super simple and...

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.

Salads are mostly enjoyed during the summer months. Although you can prepare one each evening with dinner the whole year through. Salad dressing are costly and the size of the bottles these days...

Spaghetti squash is a large, pale yellow vegetable with a stringy inner flesh that looks like spaghetti pasta when cooked. Most spaghetti squash recipes call for cutting the squash in half and...

Butternut squash is very versatile and here's a great way to enjoy this autumnal bounty.

I often ate a delicious raw vegetable salad while studying in France. This salad is easy to make and very nutritious! You can also vary the ingredients depending on what vegetables you happen to...

Looking for a divine summer or winter soup this Roasted Red Pepper Soup with seared Sea Scallops will do the trick. Between the unique soup and the scallops that top it you’re bound to enjoy this...

Salsa makes a wonderful appetizer anytime!

Have you ever wanted to make hot wings but had no time. This will teach you to make simple and easy hot wings for any occasion in a small amount of time. All the ingredients can be found in your...

An Italian salad is a great healthy menu choice. A Salad can be served in a variety of ways as a main dish with meat, as a side dish or snack. For a main-dish salad, include grill chicken bits,...

This three minute hummus is perfect for a party, or to feed your after work hummus addiction. With a food processor and these easy ingredients, you can zip it together in no time flat. It is...

Chicken and tortilla dumpling soup is nearly identical to good old traditional chicken and dumpling soup. The common method is the use of any old chicken soup base of broth, bouillon, chicken and...

Here is a perfect dish for cold seasons, it's perfect for lunch or dinner. Keep a pot all week on hand, simply reheat on the stove or in the microwave oven for a satisfying meal or a quick snack....

I just love when my family come over and we can share dinner together. I really love the expression on their faces when I make a new dish and they enjoy it. If you're looking for something special...

This soup is a savory combination of sausage, lentils, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Dry lentils are inexpensive, healthy, and a great alternative to using pasta or rice in a soup as they...

One of my favorite snacks are stuffed jalapenos. Below is my recipe for a Scallop Stuffed Jalapeno.

Many think that in order to enjoy a delicious dish of kobe beef carpaccio, they must go out to an expensive restaurant. Kobe beef carpaccio is actually quite simple and inexpensive to prepare at...

You can make Mexican night in your home with an easy recipe that is sure to satisfy the taste buds of the entire family. So if you're looking for something quick and easy to make for the whole...

I just made this recipe up today with things I had on hand. It was a big hit with my husband and stepdaughter! Serves about four people, so add or subtract quantities as needed.

Bell pepper relish is good on almost any western food. It can be used on hot dogs buns, for hamburgers, in salads/soups and more. Tastes great as a spread on crackers, too. If you want to make a...

Some of the best soups in the world come from Thailand where soup is not merely a first course but is normally eaten with the entire meal and can actually be a full meal when rice or noodles are...

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....

Wisconsin Chili is also known as Chili Soup or Chili Mac. Wisconsin chili does not melt a spoon, and is made with macaroni noodles. But it is a great meal, and can really stretch a dollar since it...

Do you love great-tasting foods, especially appetizers and snacks, and you love keeping your sugar intake low? Do you like to eat AND keep your sexy ;) shape? . . . It's easy. Here's a cool recipe...

Salsa has been around for a long time. The word Salsa in Spanish means sauce. It had its origination with the Inca civilization. The combination of salsa chilies, tomatoes, and other spices can be...

This is an essential side item to either go with the enchiladas, rice, and beans; a dip to go with tortilla chips; or as one of the layers in Denise' Deadly 7-Layer Bean Dip. Some people like to...