Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Very few things can beat a bowl of steaming tomato soup on a cold, rainy day. Add a grilled cheese sandwich on the side, and you have what has become a classic American pairing. Americans didn't...

This is a yummy treat that is great for holiday parties, birthday parties, or any get together. It is also great for an afternoon or afterschool snack. It's quick, it's super easy, and it's very...

Nothing beats a good old-fashioned homemade BBQ sauce. Store bought brands just don't always cut it! When I was a child I spent summers at my Grandmother's house in Long Island and learned some of...

This is a tasty Crunchy Nut and Raisin Coleslaw salad recipe that adults and kids will enjoy. It is fast to prepare, sweet, attractive and very gourmet. Our family really enjoys this salad and...

Cremini mushroom and white corn stew is a simple, easy-to-prepare stew that is rich and hearty. Served with a loaf of hot garlic bread, a mixed-greens salad and cold, full-bodied brown ale,...

Spinach and blue cheese salad with apple cider vinaigrette is a very simple salad relying on high-quality ingredients to create a salad that is rich in flavor, texture and presentation. Combining...

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...

When you are creating Asian meals at home, you will need to know how to season your dishes. There are two types of homemade oriental seasoning mixes that you can make. Make a wet seasoning mix for...

Sweet potato salad with lime vinaigrette is a simple, easy to prepare salad that compliments a variety of dishes in many different settings. Sweet potato salad can be served before an elegant main...

Chipotle portobello salad with Asiago-lime dressing is a unique, complex salad that makes an excellent first course to meals of many different styles, including traditional Italian cuisine, Asian...

Spinach and Portobello mushroom salad with rosemary vinaigrette is a simple, easy-to-prepare dish of Italian origin that makes an excellent first course for a large Italian meal. Serve with a loaf...

Fennel and mixed greens salad with clementine and walnut vinaigrette is a very simple, easy-to-prepare Italian-inspired dish. Commonly seen in Italian salads and cooking, fennel is a sweet root...

Mixed greens salad with kalamata olive vinaigrette is a very simple, easy-to-prepare salad that makes an excellent first course before a large Italian dinner. Combining the bitter, earthy flavor...

Bring on the cheese, please! Nothing makes a party or get-together, like a tasty cheese ball. They can be prepared as big balls or small balls. The larger cheese balls are served as one dish for...

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...

If you are not sure what to do with your left over taco meat, think about making a taco salad. Mix the taco meat in with some lettuce and cheese and add your favorite veggies. The tricky part of a...

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...

Chutney is a condiment used primarily in Indian cuisine alongside meat and vegetable dishes to counteract their spiciness. It is a mixture of chopped fruits or vegetables combined with sugar,...

Elk and black bean chili is a mountain-inspired recipe that combines the gamey, rich taste of elk with earthy, familiar black beans and typical chili spices. Elk and black bean chili makes a...

Palak soup is an Indian dish traditionally prepared with Indian spinach (palak) and Indian flour (maida), and is vegetarian-friendly. Serve palak soup in cold weather. Palak soup serves well as...

Fusilli pasta, fresh mozzarella and avocado salad is a very easy-to-prepare dish that works well as a main course or as a side dish served with chicken or fish dishes. Served with a loaf of hot...

Rare beef sirloin salad is an easy to prepare salad that makes an excellent main course on a warm spring or summer day, particularly when served with a bottle of Italian sparkling red or white...

Tuna salad with brown lentils and fresh herbs is a quick, simple dish that is excellent for light lunches and buffet style parties, and because it keeps very well for some time, it is also a good...

Herring and apple salad with lemon-tarragon dressing is a versatile salad that works with a number of different meals as a side dish or first course. Combining the salty, earthy flavor of the...

Mixed greens salad with walnuts and Roquefort is easy to prepare and complements many meals as a first course or side dish. Combining tangy, earthy Roquefort cheese with savory walnuts and...

As soon as you see fresh sugar snap peas at the market, grab them before the short harvest season ends. Like corn, these vegetables have the most flavor at picking, but after that their sugars...

This is a delicious recipe for cheese fondue. If you haven't tried making fondue before, it's an easy, fun and delicious meal that the entire family will love.

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.

A hearty, steamy bowl of rich, creamy King Crab soup really hits the spot and warms your insides on a cold winter's day.

The perfect salad! Easy, foolproof to make, low cal and delicious. You can add pretty much anything you like, but it’s really good just as outlined here. Prepare this in 10 minutes. Serve instead...

Some of the most delicious meals are probably one of the most simplest meals to make. In this wonderful Duck Salad you’ll find it very flavorful and full filling, but at the same time light, and...

Prosciutto, walnut and goat cheese salad is an incredibly simple dish that combines fresh, savory ingredients to make a salad that is more than the sum of its parts. Prosciutto, walnut and goat...

Mushroom and Parmesan salad with lemon-chive dressing is an incredibly simple salad that can be prepared in a hurry before any dinner. Elegant and complex in taste, mushroom and Parmesan salad...

Preparing a Bread Boat and Dip is fun and easy. You can volunteer to make it for your family's get togethers and once served you can count on being asked to bring it the next time! Everyone...

Baked red peppers stuffed with spinach, shallots and fresh sage is an easy dish that makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish to compliment any meal. Nearly perfect when served with roast chicken...

There is nothing like a side of slaw. Slaw goes well with many dishes and has many uses. It can be used as a topping for hot dogs, a spread for a pork sandwich or a side for a barbecue dinner....

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...

Ever had a taste for chips and dip but you don't really care for the store bought stuff! I will explain how to make your very own homemade salsa that's quick and easy and tastes better than any...

Potatoes are a popular side dish for just about any meal. Breakfasts are accompanied by hash browns, lunches with french fries and dinner potato choices are endless. Potatoes give the body lots of...

Dutch endive and meatballs is a dish that is commonly served on the tables of home kitchens and neighborhood restaurants on Wednesday afternoons in the Netherlands. Traditionally, Dutch butchers...

Chipotle chilies are a wonderful, spicy, smoky flavoring accent for foods. Red-ripe jalapeño peppers are smoked until they are partially dried, then processed in several ways. A common form...

Tom Ka Gai is a Thai coconut chicken soup. It's a warm and spicy dish that's great as an appetizer or as a meal. This recipe makes 6 servings, and you can scale it for larger or smaller groups-...

My oldest sister lives on a huge farm and every summer she has an over abundance of vegetables; especially tomatoes. So year after year we find ourselves making this delicious recipe for salsa. It...

Dutch herring salad is a commonly seen dish on the menus of neighborhood restaurants and on the kitchen tables of many homes. Using ingredients regularly seen in Dutch cooking like herring, dill,...

Asian food comes in a variety of styles and from a variety of countries. Asian food is not only Chinese and Japanese, but Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Indonesian and Korean, to name a few. Indian...

A sea urchin is one of those foods that you see and wonder what kind of crazy chef thought it might be a good thing to eat. Despite its prickly, unappetizing appearance, sea urchin, or "uni" as it...

Talk about delicious! These are a great twist on an old time favorite. These can be served as a main entree, appetizer or finger food. I know you will love them.

If your one of those people who likes to make your own sauces then try this recipe for homemade sweet and sour sauce. Its really delicious and doesnt take that many ingredients either.

If you like horseradish sauce then try it by making your own. Its simple and very, very tastey. It doesnt take that many ingredients either. Great for roast beef.

Seafood can range in taste from mild to extremely pungent. While seafood can be served plain or seasoned simply with salt, pepper or lemon juice, some diners like to enjoy it with a sauce. Seafood...