Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Fingers by Carolinaheartstrings

Summer is here and it is picnic time! Alessa and I will be featuring some wonderful picnic recipes this month for those family outings or perhaps a romantic picnic with your significant other. The word picnic always makes me think of cold fried chicken and potato salad. Two dishes my mother always made in the summer time. I am…

Cucumber Vinegar Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

This was a favorite summertime salad of my mine. I remember my mother making this on a regular basis with garden fresh cucumbers and onions. I put a little tweak on it and added a tomato. Delicious.

Cranberry Cole Slaw by Linda Simon

Are you craving crunchy freshness right about now? When meltingly tender slow-cooked stews and soups predominate. They are welcome, but sometimes you want some bite-y food. And make that simple, quick, healthy, and low cal too, please. I like this lightly dressed and fat free. But you can easily add oil if you want to increase…

Open Faced Peach Mango Cobbler w/Crystallized Ginger by Smokinhotchef

Peaches and mangoes are wonderful and bright with natural, juicy sweetness, unmatched by many. This cobbler is a little more figure friendly in that there is only one crust as opposed to the traditional two. Ginger makes a notable appearance in this recipe for a natural spiciness and the luxury of being one of the super spices and…

Crisco Chocolate Chip Cookies by Brittany Hoverman

Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Glaze by Carolinaheartstrings

This is a perfect little fall treat! It uses simple ingredients but you DO need a little mini donut maker! For a peek at what one looks like and another mini donut recipe check this post from March.

Agua de Tamarindo by Kim Best-Chavez

I do not care for sodas and find this flavor amazing! I will make this over and over!

Perfect Bread and Butter Pickles by Farrell May Podgorsek

Not too sweet and not too sour, these old-fashioned pickles are crisp and crunchy. " Better than Grandma's" is the comment I most often hear. They are great for snacking on and perfect on a hamburger or hot dog. Refrigerator pickles are quick to make and will last in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks. I use a mandolin style slicer…

Chipotle Mayonnaise #2 by Robyn Savoie

I prefer to make my own blend over the store bought. This mayonnaise is beautiful and flavorful; pale orange with intense orange flecks. It is delicious served with cold grilled beef, as a dip for raw vegetables or as a dressing for salads.

Mexican Corn and Potatoes by Robyn Savoie

In the Summer roast the fresh corn and while doing that roast those Serrano's. The additional smoky flavor will only enhance this. I like to serve this as side during a picnic because you can prepare this the day before. First, leave the onions raw. Spray a disposable aluminum pan with non-stick cooking spray. Toss all the…

Potato-Caraway Loaf by Robyn Savoie

Leftover mashed potatoes? Here's a great bread to use it up. Since I don't like the texture of caraway seed in my bread. I'll grind it in my coffee grinder. If you prefer, use the whole seed.

Butternut Soup easy party food and Quick appetizers by John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks

This year the Famers Almanac says that it will be a cold and early winter. Be sure you are prepared with delicious soup recipes that can be served as a quick appetizer or main meal. For this recipe we have combined butternut squash with honey and nutmeg to make this hearty soup!

Pachai Payaru Kulambu (Green Moong Dal Curry) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Thick creamy aromatic curry; scented with curry leaves and ghee.

Orange Marjoram Carrots by Robyn Savoie

It can be hard to come by a vegetable dish both children and adults enjoy. You'll appreciate this recipe because it found that middle ground. Carrots provide vitamin A and plenty of fiber, making them excellent side dishes to support healthy eating. Make sure you don't overcook your carrots; they taste best when they are al…