Killer Beef Fajita Marinade by myra byanka

Use for skirt or flank steak.

Unbelievably-Sinful Strawberry Ribs by Kevin Olomon

Meat Safety by Claudia lamascolo

Tips on Meat Safety

Confetti Veggie Squares (aka Vegetable Pizza) by Salad Foodie

Recipes for vegetable pizza abound and are popular fare at parties and spreads. In my interpretation of this showy appetizer, I lightened the traditional recipe by using reduced-fat ingredients and embellished the top with a variety of minced vegetables. Guests appreciate a lighter munchy, and I never return home with leftovers when…

Texas Chuck Wagon Chili (with Venison or Beef) by Amos Miller

I originally made this with chuck roasts that I would trim out and dice into 1/4 inch cubes. Yes, you will form a blister or two - but it is well worth it. In 1987, this chili, I'm pleased to say, was judged best by members of the Chicago Fire Department in a Chicago Chili Cookoff. This is truly a Texas Chuck Wagon Chili: no…

Spicey Mama's Texas Red Chili by Sheila Durham

Chili means many different things to people all over the world. In Texas it is a deep, rich, brick red chili flavored with spices & peppers. It is prepared with beef traditionally, but may also contain wild game in season. True Texans never put beans in their chili, but we have been known to make a pot of pinto beans to serve with it!…

Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Roundup by Claudia lamascolo

Grilled filet, shrimps, corn, eggplant. Appetizers like shrimp cocktail, a delicious sponge cake triple berry dessert and more!~ These recipes will be great all summer long come join the fun!

Lemon Rosemary Fig Jam by Amos Miller

The figs are ripe. sweet and the season is short. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest and juice marry perfectly to create a jam to be eaten with bold cheeses as an appetizer. Little work to create, long, slow cooking time and a couple of sterilized jars will carry this treat well into the Winter - provided you can avoid eating it all…

Delicious and Nutritious Roasted Pumpkin Seeds by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

One of the fondest memories for many of us growing up is roasting pumpkin seeds. It’s a wonderful tradition after removing them from the pumpkin you’ve just craved. They’re subtly sweet and nutty. Not only are they a tasty snack, pumpkin seeds are one of the most nutritious and flavorful seeds. My favorite way is to roast them with…

Holiday Pomegranate Martini by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Move over Cosmopolitan…The Pomegranate Martini is all the rage. This sexy ruby cocktail is loaded with antioxidants and full of flavor thanks to the fresh pomegranate juice. I love to drink pomegranate juice daily, adding it to iced green tea, so it makes sense to enjoy it in a pretty martini. It’s fruity, tart and not too sweet.…

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…

Microwave Your Own Popcorn In a Bag Is Safer than Store Bought? by Claudia lamascolo

In the last few years it has been in the news, researched over and over, it is not recommended to purchased those premade bags of microwave popcorn and could cause lung issues. READ on video on the blog to follow. Here is a simple way to make it at…

Easter Fun for the Kids by Claudia lamascolo

The two links below will show you how to make EGG ART and EGG CHOCOLATE NEST... this kids just love these two treats its easy, fun and they will just be amazing how everyone sees how creative they are...

Creamy Fresh Herb Salad Dressing by myra byanka

I have a small herb garden in the summer and frequently make this for my customers.

Greek Peasant Salad (Horiatiki) by myra byanka

One of the best salads on the planet.