Cucumber Goat Cheese Bites by Kimberly

These are always a hit at every party I bring to.

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos by Kiki Thompson

Cream cheesie corn by Glenn

I was given the chore of coming up with a new side dish for Thanksgiving. I like corn--particularly when I am eating. I like cream cheese--only when I am eating. Voila, an idea is born. It is easy to make and was rated OMG by my very picky family. There may be ways to improve it but here is an instant classic.

Scalloped Corn and Tomatoes by Glenn

Westinghouse and Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. put out a cookbook to sell their new electric range and oven in the 1930s. This is one of the recipes made to stand alone. The original small book has 7 menus with a meat, side and desert that were designed to be baked together in the same oven. It relies heavily on canned foods and…

Sassy Sugar Snap Peas n' Broccoli Saute by Smokinhotchef

Fast, flavoricious, and figure friendly! Great side dish or satisying vegetarian meal!

Hawaiian Crest Salsa by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness…

Three Green Circus Stir-fry by Smokinhotchef

This is quick. This is delicious. This is chock full of vitamins and minerals This can be a main dish or a super easy side!

Corn Pie for Lazy Cooks by Glenn

I LOVE corn pie. But I don't always have time to do it like grandma used to make it. This won't win any awards but it is a very acceptable corn pie to please the palate. A super side dish.

Savory Hummus by Kiki Thompson

This is a traditional greek dip used with falafel sandwiches, gyros, etc. I also use it in my wraps or as a veggie dip.

Broccoli and Mushroom Soup Recipe by Hina Gujral

In this cold, spine-chilling weather nothing seems to be more soothing than a bowl of hot and steaming soup. Broccoli and Mushroom Soup is one such soup recipe for winters. It is rich in iron and low on the calorie count. It takes no time to make Broccoli and Mushroom Soup from scratch at home plus it keeps your family on a healthy…

Carrots with Honey and Chiles by Rivertree Kitchen

Take your basic glazed carrots, lighten up a bit on the butter and sugar, add a chile, and you have a modern take on a classic dish.

Christmas Themed Pumpkin Cake by Hina Gujral

With Christmas just a few days away and my traditional Christmas Cake yet not gone into the oven, all thanks to my winter laziness and with the beginning of holiday season lot of friends drop by to wish us early Christmas before leaving for holidays and also winter break started for many of the kiddies in the block and they also drop…

Vibrant Broccoli and Avocado Salad by Smokinhotchef

This salad is spectacular!!!

Vegan Simple Pea Soup by Jill

This simple pea soup is excellent cooked as well as raw! This can be used as a base for so many more vegetables too! Use your imagination and try shredding some potatoes, celery, corn, etc. I like to add seitan. Let me know how yours comes out. I"ve only made this using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work…