Appetizers, Soups & Salads

This heart healthy meal was once prepared by the culinary art institute and has won recognition on many formal tables including the White House. It will please and appetize everyone around your...

This traditional French cream of vegetable soup recipe with a strong fan base is also very quick and easy to make. A couple of changes that we've made makes it a better choice for cholesterol...

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...

Cold weather is the perfect time to make a big pot of soup. This is an economical, easy, low fat and filling meal that can feed a crowd or provide lunch time leftovers for your work week! This...

This is a simple and tasty recipe if you like the sweet and sour taste and it can be used on rice as well. The following recipe makes for six to eight servings:

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...

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!

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...

Thir recipe is great for parties. It is a simple salad with basic, yet odd combination of ingredients that is simple and cheap to make. It is also very tasty. This is also a great vegetarian dish....

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.

Winter and soup go together like...snow and hot chocolate. Even if you live somewhere warm, a cold crisp day can send you running to the internet for inspiration. But if you're like most of us,...

Mixed greens salad with campari tomatoes and hazelnut vinaigrette is a complex- and rich-tasting salad that is very easy to prepare, making it ideal for impromptu dinner guests or quick weeknight...

Do you like tomatoes? Then you're probably a fan of delicious tomato soup. Also good for those cold winter days when you need a little warmth. This article will tell you how you can make some...

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...

There is nothing like the taste of homemade tomato soup. Making tomato soup yourself is a great idea if you have an abundance of tomatoes in your garden. Even if you do not have a garden, purchase...

How to make classic beef chili for your family and loved ones! Also try adding cheese and chopped up green onions to the top of your chili for extra taste.

Years ago I wanted to come up with a tomato soup recipe that would be quick and easy. The recipe below is the results of those efforts. And friends and family who have tried this now make their...

With a few groceries, you can make mouth-watering taco soup that can be eaten with a spoon or with chips. Everyone from Weight Watchers to Paul Deen has a taco soup recipe, and you can customize...

What's for dinner. Home style vegetable soup. Easy to make and you can make it in a slow cooker or in a large pot on your kitchen stove. Here is a meal that is great for the cold months of...

Tomato pomodoro soup, also known as pappa al pomodoro, is a basic Italian dish that originated in Tuscany. It consists primarily of crushed tomatoes flavored with garlic and basil, served over...

Tomato soup is a long-time favorite, especially when paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, but many commercial soups are nothing more than runny pureed tomato. Making your own tomato soup at home...

Salsa is a dish that almost everyone loves. It's really getting pricey at the store but making a home made version is easy and taste better as well. Most of the time you will have the...

Do you love bacon, lettuce, and tomatoe sandwiches, well here is a way to have an old classic but add a little twist to spice it up

Despite the fact that Oregon can grow a wide variety of tomatoes, it is still a difficult place to grow them. The cool summer often mean the fruits will ripen more slowly, making them vulnerable...

This is my twist on a BLT, while the colors remain the same, I substituted the Lettuce with Avocado. My wife loves Avocado's and eats this every weekend. If you prefer, try replacing the...

Salsa makes a wonderful appetizer anytime!

I love Salsa and make it several different ways. Today I am going to teach you a foolproof, easy, way to make a delicious salsa.

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

This a recipe that my mom found in a cookbook but she added her own twist and made it even more delicious. Anytime she makes this without fail there is none left at all. Hope you enjoy

This zesty salsa recipe is fairly easy to make and is a great way to use up your surplus tomatoes. This recipe is flexible enough that you can add a few more or a few less tomatoes and it will...

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...

There's nothing better than good homemade soup! But, there are days when you just don't have the time to make a good bowl of soup but still want a dinner that's quick, easy and nourishing. This...

A tomato based sauce for tamales, enchiladas, tacos and eggs.

This is a fast easy way to make a party fun. Your friends might not even believe you could make a salsa until now. This is a simple salsa but will be talked about.

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.

For a fast, easy meal you can make this Taco Salad. If is good for dinner or to take as a dish to a family reunion or to take to parties. Everyone will enjoy this!

If you've never eaten a fried green tomato, let me tell you---you're missing out on a one-of-a-kind, mouth-watering dish! It is a perfect addition to a summer picnic, potluck dinner side dish, or...

If you are craving some tasty and hot salsa but you're tired of getting it from the store, you may want to try making it from scratch. There are thousands of salsa recipes out there and many claim...

Modern catsup, also known as ketchup, refers to a thick tomato-based condiment popular as a topping for hamburgers and French fries. Commercial ketchup companies prepare their own recipes for this...

Vegetables are extremely important to eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A delicious way to eat vegetables is in the form of a wonderful salad. The cucumber and vegetable salad is easy to...

Do you like the taste of sun dried tomatoes, but don't like the cost of them? Well, they really aren't too difficult to make, especially when you don't use the sun to dry them!

Tomato soup is a classic dish that can range from kid-friendly to gourmet, depending on the ingredients. It can be easily customized to be healthy with a vegetable base or decadent with a heavy...

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 easy and delicious family recipe to prepare. If you're allergic to or just don't like any vegetable on the list, choose those that work for you. This recipe is quite suitable for any...

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...

This salad is not from another world. It is simply a delicious recipe from the tropical world of the Hawaiian island Maui. The Maui onions are considered to be the best and most flavorful onions...

Everyone loves chips and salsa, but the store bought salsa isn't the freshest option. So forget buying the overpriced salsa at the store, and make your own. You will quickly find out how easy and...

The holidays are fast approaching and the air is getting cooler. Everyone loves a steaming bowl of chili to warm them when they come in from the cold. This chili recipe will do just that and more....

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...

First, it's unamerican not to like tomatoes. Second, I spelled it correctly. This past year, I tried my hand at growing strawberries and tomatoes. I thought I was on the right track on the...