Chunky Zucchini & Tomato Cheese Soup/Stew by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious year round for lunch entrée.

Perfect Deviled Eggs with Fresh Chives by Kyle Dalakas

Perfect Deviled Eggs with Fresh Chives are the perfect side dish for your summer cookout or picnic.

Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Pecans by Joann Mathias

Spinach Soup with Lemon and Sour Cream by Carolinaheartstrings

This month’s Improv Challenge hosted by Kristen from Frugal Antics of Harried Homemaker required the participants to use lemon and sour cream. Two things I love! Lemon is can be such a unique flavor when added to a main dish meal and sour cream, well . . . . . .. enough said. I put my thinking cap on and came up with this zesty,…

Breakfast ~ Carrot Muffins by Catherine Pappas

These are perfect for breakfast with a little butter and a good cup of coffee! With Love, Catherine xo

Giant Valentine Heart Cookie (It’s a Puzzle Too!) by Salad Foodie

What fun this is, to get a giant heart cookie that is a jigsaw puzzle too! Package pieces in a box, or stack pieces and tie with perky ribbon to surprise the kids (and kids of all ages.) This dough has 2 cups of oatmeal which makes for a crunchy and unusual sugar cookie. One batch makes two giant cookies that cut into 10 or more…

The Best Cinnamon Buns by Robyn Savoie

Serve these sticky buns with a cold beverage for a afternoon pick-me-up or for breakfast with coffee.

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes by Robyn Savoie

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment any entree and lend a homey appeal. A hint of rosemary makes this dish stand out grabs the attention of the family.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie by Salad Foodie

How about a foot-wide chocolate chip cookie for a party or gift? This treat is quick and easily portable. Chocolate chip cookie recipes abound, but I like this one especially. It’s Wilton’s Chocolate Chip Cookie For Giant Cookie Pans, and never fails for me to bake to chewy perfection. Add a few icing decorations or pieces of candy…

Cream of Cauliflower Soup by "Cheffie Cooks"

Outstanding creamed soup served with sharp cheddar cheese! Yum.

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and Raisin Cookies by Frosted Flaker

I replaced half of the fat with applesauce in this recipe, and together with the spices and vanilla, this cookie is one word - yummy.

Double Peanut Butter Bars by Erin S

Peanut Butter Bars with Hot Fudge and Peanut Butter Chips

Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes. by Helenscooking

It is mushroom season, and I wrote a lot about (button) crimini mushrooms lately. Button mushrooms have an excellent amount of selenium, zinc and manganese; all three are great antioxidant minerals. Also daily intake of crimini mushrooms for 1-2 months can reduce levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and TGs. And if you are…

Shrimp Pita with Avocado Dressing by Carolinaheartstrings

We love shrimp at Carolina HeartStrings and Alessa and I both decided to create a wonderful sandwich using this favorite. Alessa’s shrimp and pimento cheese sandwich on Monday looked so yummy. It inspired me to pull the shrimp out of the freezer and whip up a quick tasty treat for lunch. This would be wonderful on a bed of…

"Ice Cream" Frosting by J. Gino Genovesi

I have made this many times and have had positive reactions, especially when people are told it is made with flour. It is easy to make; costs little and is pleasing to the taste. Use of creamed fruits makes it even more delightful.. It is labor saving. It is great used on cupcakes also .