Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Rice with a bit of excitement! Although it contains curry powder, this dish is not at all spicy. This recipie makes a savory snack or side dish! Makes two servings.

Pizza butter is an alternative to pizza sauce and can't be stored almost indefinitely in the freezer. Having it on hand makes making homemade pizza a synch. Just keep it in an airtight container...

I’ve been on a diet for over 35 years because of diabetes and one thing I’ve learned is that where food is concerned there is both good and bad in everything. For instance, we all agree Salads are...

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...

Cheese fondue is a delicious snack for parties, and quick and easy meal for cold winter nights when you want to huddle around an open fire. Though cheese fondue is traditionally made with wine,...

Venison, or deer meat, is a lean meat that can be used to make jerky. When making jerky, it's important to trim away any visible fat, and venison's low fat content makes this process easier than...

Before buying beef sticks, consider making your own snack sticks in the oven. Beef sticks are a popular snack that has been around for nearly as long as beef jerky. Native Americans dried various...

Deviled eggs are typically an easy and well loved side dish either as an appetizer for any occasion from BBQs, picnics, Birthdays or even House Warming parties. This recipe gives you the chance...

My family eats soup on a weekly basis in the winter. This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is one of our family’s favorites. It is simple to make, yet versatile. Even a novice cook can whip up this...

Thanksgiving Dinner is a time to have those delicious vegetables with all the good and gooey sauces. There is no holding back and serving those healthily veggies. It just will not work!...

This is one of my favorite soups to make for my family. It's adapted from a recipe sent by my aunt. My kids gobble it up, and I love that they're eating veggies! Believe it or not, you don't add...

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...

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...

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...

How to make salsa for your amazing dinner or just for an at home snack for your family and friends. This salsa recipe is only mild so go wild on eating it!

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...

Everyone knows popcorn is a great snack when watching a movie! Try giving your movie night popcorn a delicious makeover that the family will enjoy!! Dress your popcorn with simple everyday spices....

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...

Cooks use many types of seeds when baking, and some seeds make tasty snacks too. You can use pumpkin seeds for both--add them to the top of pumpkin muffins or bake them in the oven to eat like...

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...

My family, especially my husband and kids love this mouth-watering and absolutely delicious soup recipe. It is rich and satisfying and the flavors in this soup definitely go nice together. Is a...

People visit unexpectedly more often during the holidays. But you can be ready for them with this tangy, tasty cheddar spread and some fancy crackers. Make this to have on hand for those guests,...

With the holidays upon us everyone wants to know what to do with all those left over pumpkins that they have from Halloween. Here is a receipt that will warm your bones and give you something to...

Indulging in a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup may be just what you need to unwind at the end of a long day or to help you get over a cold. But doesn't it take a long time to make homemade...

Spiced parsnip soup is a very easy to prepare dish that makes an excellent quick weekday dinner, particularly in the cold winter months when the spicy, sweet and creamy flavor of the soup is most...

Create your own version of nuts and bolts snack mix in the microwave. Take the original recipe, found in resource 1, and alter it to your personal tastes. The only items you need for this snack...

There is nothing like the smell of hot chili cooking on the stove. This delicious chili recipe is a favorite of ours when it is cold outside and it will definitely warm your bellies this Fall and...

You’ve heard Emeril say “Turn it up a notch.” The Neely’s say “give it a little kick.” How can you do that with tuna salad? Try this one.

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...

As we approach the holidays, and plan our menus, make sure to add Hot Virginia Dip to your menu. This is a delicious hot dip that can be enjoyed in any season. It is easy to make. Hot Virginia...

Ever get cole slaw from a restaurant the think you could make that? Or those bags of pre made cole slaw already cut for you but you want to make your own dressing? Its so easy, most cooks already...

I love granola bars for breakfast and a quick snack. To shave costs off my grocery bill I make my own at an eighth of store brands. Quick, easy and versatile with no preservatives - give it a bite!

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....

Next time you make a salad, try something different from the usual iceberg lettuce, which is low in nutrients. Romaine is delicious, and packs better nutrition, giving you greater protein, fiber,...

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...

I make this recipe for New Year's Eve and 4th of July...yum...make sure to have plenty of napkins and tissue ;)

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...

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...

Are you tired of paying the high price of Onion Soup Mix? Here is a very simple recipe for the dry mix that is very similar to the commercial brand. For those of you who have allergies to MSG,...

Whatever happened to using Angostura Bitters? There was a time when the use of this magic bottled ingredient was ubiquitous--almost every recipe would benefit with a little dash or two of this...

Do you want to make a delicious appetizer dish for parties, special occasions, sporting events or even for a simple family time snack? Give it a go and make this delicious and tasty blue cheese...

We have a healthy and affordable recipe for the tastiest chicken stock on the planet! It is not difficult too make but requires time and patience. It took me a few tries to get it just right. As...

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.

You will learn how to make guacamole that is sure to please!!!

Fall is a great time to simmer a delicious pot of comforting soup. Research has shown that eating soup helps you lose weight. These recipes cost pennies (especially if you garden) and are almost...

Glazed popcorn is a sweet treat that almost everyone enjoys. It is easy to grab a package of glaze flavoring at your local grocery store, but most glazes must be added to oil, which is not the...

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.

This is the soup for anyone with the flu, my son and I are both suffering from swine flu so I made a big batch of soup for us to eat when we are feeling weak. It is so good and filling.

This taco soup is very easy to make. No one needs to know it takes only minutes! If you can use a can opener and a stove, you can make a delicious meal very quickly. It is also easy to...

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....