Appetizers, Soups & Salads

Do you ever get sick and tired of store bought canned soup? Everything today seems to be about convenience, but in the old days quality used to matter and people used to cook from scratch. My...

It's cold out there, and there's nothing like a good bowl of soup to make you feel warm from the inside out.

Fresh garden vegetables have a flavor that leaves supermarket produce in the dust, so to speak. A raw ear of corn fresh off the stalk can rival even the best cooked sweetcorn. And, of course, a...

Food packaging comes in a wide variety of methods. Almost any type of packaging you can imagine has been used for foods today. Some foods are flash frozen to keep them fresh and tasting good,...

An all time condiment favorite for hot dogs, vegetables, burgers and meats, is the relish mix. Commonly made from pickled cucumbers, it probably originated from a need to preserve vegetables in...

A vegetable pizza is a great recipe for a potluck or family gathering that is easy to prepare and includes lots of vegetables. It’s a great way to get in those helpings of vegetables we all need...

Grilled vegetables are a perennial favorite at barbecues, but they're not always convenient to make. Vegetables tend to stick to the grill, and often fall through the grates due to their small...

Le Creuset is a company that manufacturers a line of cooking pans, including stoneware, stainless steel and enamel cast iron cookware. The cookware can be used to steam vegetables. The ideal way...

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...

Whether you're creating a table centerpiece for a holiday meal, an afternoon tea party or a casual gathering with friends, let the decoration pull double duty by constructing it with vegetables....

Grilling vegetables in the oven will produce vegetables that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Some hard vegetables, such as potatoes or carrots, may need to be blanched or...

A constant problem with buying produce is having to throw it away after a few days due to it becoming brown, wilted, or rotten. Here are a few tips that will help keep your fruits and vegetables...

Simple and Quick soup for your busy nights for you and your family! This recipe serves 3. Double ingredients if your serving more.

The Advantium Oven allows you to cook one of three ways: microwave, traditional oven or speedcook. By combining heating methods, the Advantium oven can cook in shorter amounts of time than...

A julienne peeler is a kitchen utensil that cuts vegetables into thin, uniform strips, or "julienne" style. A julienne peeler is often used for firm vegetables, like carrots and zucchini, or for...

All vegetables have a natural protective coating, but by the time the vegetable reaches the supermarket, it has been washed and rinsed several times, and the natural coating is long gone. Often,...

Cabbage slaw is a mixture of shredded cabbage, chopped or shredded vegetables and a vinegar- or mayonnaise-based dressing. If you like to make big batches of cabbage slaw, freeze the extras. Not...

This recipe really is the perfect dish to take to a potluck dinner. It is easy to make, but most importantly, it can be made way ahead of time and is ready to go when you are. This vegetable...

Is your husband a deer hunter like mine? If so, you know that after getting your deer processed you have a lot of vension packed in the deep freezer! This is a recipe for a great,easy and...

Vegetable soup is one of those easy-to-make, flexible, healthy and tasty dishes that come in handy for lots of reasons. Soup is a great way to use up odds and ends of vegetables in your fridge,...

As the weather turns cooler (and perhaps wetter), we tend to be indoors more which often inspires us to create new comfort dishes. Soups are an excellent choice in that they can be extremely...

From broths to bisque, there are numerous types of soup out there. Each type is unique in the way it is made and the ingredients it includes.

Sometimes we are just too lazy to make food or even eat healthy. Making a salad is quite simple and very good for us. Once you have all the ingredients for your dream salad, cutting the vegetables...

Mold is a normal part of food as it ages. It grows on almost all foods because it is set in motion when the food is exposed to excessive oxygen. However, there are specific foods that grow mold...

Tomatoes and other vegetables grow only a few months of the year in most parts of the United States. But you can have fresh fare all year round with strategic preservative methods. Buy some...

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...

When you have left over vegetables such as corn, peas, beans, carrots, squash, celery, etc., don't throw them away. Put them in a freezer bag for use later. I am going to tell you how to save some...

This is a way to make your ramen a tastier healthier meal and it's still quick and easy .

Buying fresh vegetables is always the best choice, the challenge comes when trying to store them in such a way that they will not lose their freshness and taste. Oxygen is the main enemy to most...

Homemade soup made from fresh tomatoes is fun to prepare and packed with garden fresh flavor and nutrients. If you enjoy cooking the old fashioned way, this soy and dairy free recipe will bring...

All my life, I have hated salads with a passion. Fresh vegetables were my enemy. When I stayed in Morocco for a couple months, I discovered a salad that I could stand and eventually grew to...

At the end of the gardening season, it never fails that there are tons of green tomatoes. They just never seem to ripen after a point. It seems like such a waist to let them rot on the vines. Need...

A simple italian pasta salad recipe vegetable medley

I have noticed that the price of party platters are amazingly ridiculous. With a lot of people getting ready to throw Holiday parties, and some of the same people having financial problems,...

How are you going to feed kids vegetables when you don't even like eating them yourself? You are stuck between being a huge, bacon loving hypocrite, and wanting to see your children not grow up...

This appetizer is great for parties. It requires little work and preperation. It is also healthy, which is always a great surprise for your party guests.

Everyone is looking for healthier option for feeding your family. I use this recipe on a regular basis to serve as a very healthy options, and it does not cost a lot to make.

If you follow these simple directions, you will enjoy the taste of Portugal in your own home. This recipe will make approximately two quarts.

Cream of vegetable soup is a mix of cooked vegetables and a rich cream base. Soups in general tend to be one of the most versatile dishes because they easily incorporate a variety of flavors....

All through childhood we heard from our parents "eat your vegetables!" Mentally it's a difficult task but realistically, adding vegetables to our diet is really quite simple.

Fresh cucumbers straight from the garden can't be matched. But, if you have an over-abundance of cucumbers you may be wondering what you should do with them all. Making sweet cucumber relish is...

Orzo salad is an easy and different way to add vegetables and starch to your summer meals. It can be made up to two days in advance, and keeps well. It is also perfect for picnics, as it has no...

Quitting smoking is a great step toward improving your health. However, many people who give up smoking gain a few unwanted pounds. When a person is no longer puffing on a cigarette they tend to...

When hosting a party, many people turn to heat-and-serve packaged appetizers full of saturated fat, sodium, sugar and excess calories. But there's no reason to serve these to guests to save...

If you are looking for a new twist on the traditional hummus you have found the right recipe here. This hummus is one of my favorites. I like it as a dip and also a spread on sandwiches. This is...

If you've never had real homemade Louisiana Gumbo you're missing out! I have lived in Louisiana all my life and have never tasted gumbo made by 2 different people that tasted the same. Thing is,...

Make your own homemade pasta salad with just a few key ingredients and a little bit of time. It is simple, fast, fun and can be as healthy or as unhealthy as you want to make it!

Grilled vegetable platters are a great alternative to the typical raw vegetable platter with. This is especially great to bring to a pot luck or to add to the menu of a party. This is so easy and...

Here's a perfect tasty, cheap, easy to fix, no-cook side or main dish for summer. Many of the ingredients probably are already in the vegetable bin of your fridge or in your kitchen cupboard....

Finger foods are great for parties and dinners at home. These foods allow the diners to quickly grab what they want, and they provide a casual eating environment. Finger foods are especially...