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…

Easy Parmesan Herb Bread by myra byanka

Serve this quick bread with an appetizer dip, butter, hummus, or tzaziki, or slice and toast for sandwiches. It only requires one minute of kneading, and you can use dried herbs from your pantry, if you don't have fresh ones.

Catalina Dressing by myra byanka

Great marinade for flank steak to be grilled, baked chicken (see links)or as a dressing for mixed green salads. Unfortunately, I just eat it with a spoon.

Texas Sweet and Sour Coleslaw by myra byanka

This is a tasty non-mayo coleslaw recipe popular in Texas. It needs to be be refrigerated for several hours before serving.

Sunday Supper Chicken Vesuvio with Gravy by myra byanka

Love this recipe, courtesy of "The Chicago Tribune."

Chicken Spaghetti by myra byanka

Fairly easy to prepare, especially using leftover chicken.

Homemade Self-Rising Flour by myra byanka

Some cookbooks, particularly southern ones, list self-rising flour as an ingredient. Make up a batch of your own and keep it on hand.

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.

My New Favorite Meatloaf by myra byanka

Based on Cooks' Illustrated recipe.

Pomegranate Molasses by Chez la mere

Chef Teddy lemon Glaze by Teddy Hedrington

Asian-inspired Mini-Meatballs by Amos Miller

A perfect appetizer, great hot or cold, and can be easily made the day before the party in a large crock pot. All you’ll need is toothpicks and tiny plates! I’ve built upon an interesting recipe I found for meatballs with a teriyaki sauce and the inclusion of, yes, dried cranberries. This was so tasty when I first made my…

Amazing Bruschetta by Monocot

This started out as recipe I created but I end up using it at work too but I don't usually share the recipe. A Home made dressing that is used for this recipes but is amazing on Salad too!

Hollandaise Sauce by myra byanka

This recipe uses clarified butter to emulsify the sauce. To keep this sauce from breaking, keep it warm, but not hot. Equipment: wire whisk

Snickerdoodles by Chef Chuck

Cookies with plenty of cinnamon and sugar!