Cajun Crowder Beans by Amos Miller

Also known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in Michigan and, like fava beans and so many other seasonal treats, we rush them to the table. Crowders are really a 'Southern' treat and I first enjoyed them when visiting relatives in West…

MALAYSIAN FISH BALLS by Linda Tay Esposito

Bouncy meatballs! My good aunt, Shirley, shared this recipe with me - her secret ingredient is to add the egg (you must stir in in one directions, she says) to make the fish ball puff up during frying. The skin then collapses to a chewy bite, while the meat inside remains bouncy. Very few people really make this at home anymore…

New Favorite Chicken and Herb Stuffing Casserole by myra byanka

Found several variations of this on the net, so don't know whom to credit.

Chef Teddy lemon Glaze by Teddy Hedrington

RICOTTA PANZAROTTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE by Linda Tay Esposito

I learned how to make the panzarotti from a chef with the same last name as I in Sorrento. Esposito is a very common name in the Naples area. She was tickled to see an Asian Esposito. Instead of trying to make your own puff pastry, I highly recommend using the frozen ones (Dafour is an excellent brand) to reduce the prep time by…

Snickerdoodles by Chef Chuck

Cookies with plenty of cinnamon and sugar!

Hot Ranch Cheese Dip with Bacon and Olives by myra byanka

Made this for a tv sports event. It was a big hit. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or any savory crackers. Easily doubles.

Bacon Cheddar Soup by Chef Chuck

Perfect for those cold days.

Tropical Beach Cake by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great memory to make with any child. The complete beach cake that will make everyone smile. My seven year old niece and I made a beautiful memory.

Dessert Pie Crust by myra byanka

This dough has a touch of sugar, so I use it for 9" dessert pies.