Refrigerator Pickles by Chef Smith

Classic Chess Pie with Variations by myra byanka

Basic recipe for a southern favorite. Known as a pantry pie because farmers' wives always had flour, butter, sugar and eggs on hand, this recipe includes the tradtional variety, plus instructions on additives, such as chocolate.

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip by Amos Miller

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up, watching movies or a sporting event. It comes together quickly and is ready to enjoy with your favorite chips. I like it as a side with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas.

Tzatziki (Yogurt Cucumber Dip) by Salad Foodie

Refreshing appetizer dip with pita or flat bread, veggies or crackers. Or use as a sauce for gyros or Greek tacos. I have also tried this on grilled salmon and it is delish!

Tuscan Mashed chickpeas by Chez la mere

Grill some bread prior to serving

Sour Cream Yeast Dinner Rolls by myra byanka

A minimum knead recipe for delicious, slighty sweet, soft rolls that kids will love, too.

Marinated Cheese Dip by myra byanka

Try this with crackers, or warm French bread slices.

Tzatziki Feta Dip by myra byanka

Lots of good tzatziki recipes on the site; however, you might give this one a try. I'm posting it to go with "Greek Chicken Wraps," but it's yummy with fresh bread, crackers, etc.

Fiber Rich, Deli-Style Mushroom Barley Soup by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Did you ever wonder how to make this popular, robust and filling soup? Happily, it’s super easy to prepare. It’s loaded with fresh mushrooms, fiber rich barley and vegetables. In fact, 1 cup has 5 grams of fiber! Just by swapping reduced-fat butter for regular, I’ve cut the fat from 6.2 grams down to a mere 2.5. The skinny for 1…

Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos Miller

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade!

Tasty Tacos by Wendi Taylor

Authentic tex-mex flavor your whole family will love.

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The kids could make their own snack after school, lunch, dinner, the list goes on and on. Topping suggestions are available on the blog post!

Garlic by Claudia lamascolo

Just put the garlic cloves in the microwave for 10 seconds, skins fall right off~

GARLIC CHICKEN by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

GARLIC CHICKEN

Peanut Butter & Banana Wrap Snack by Salad Foodie

A great anytime snack that children can either help make, or make themselves, depending on age. Each ingredient makes a special contribution to this wrap, so try it first as is, then tweak it if you like. Whole wheat tortillas pack a powerhouse of fiber, but you have to check the labels. The tortillas I opt for are 8 1/2 inches…