Country Fried Chicken Gizzards by Smokinhotchef

From the familiar to the not so much! There has always been a push to waste nothing in lieu of sustaining life and feeding one's family. In that quest, we entertain all aspects of and parts of animals as possible fuel for the body. Offal and sweet breads have been on the tables of fine dining restaurants for many a year with…

Skinny Matzo Ball Soup for Passover or Anytime by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I bet you never thought matzo ball soup could be made skinny! The soup itself is usually low in calories and fat but matzo balls are loaded with chicken fat and made with several eggs. Not my skinny ones! Here I’m using just 1 tablespoon of canola oil and 2 healthy Eggland’s Best eggs. These mini matzo balls are so light and…

Red Wine Pickled Beets by Farrell May Podgorsek

These beets will convert non beet eaters. Roasted beets develop an incredible depth of flavor. Fruity red wine is combined with mild vinegar, ginger, allspice, clove and pepper. Thinly sliced onions provide these delightful pickles with a kick and crunch. They will happily sit in your refrigerator for weeks. This recipe can easily…

Blue Jello Island Dessert by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great project for the kids. Delicious too. Jello in a cup that puts you on an Island paradise for just a moment in time. Fun fun fun.

Hazelnut Cheese Bits by Sara Gray

Wow! These yummy bite-size bursts of flavor make an exceptionally delicious appetizer! You will need to make more than you think, because this easy appetizer recipe will get snapped up in a big hurry.

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…

My love treat by cortney kelly

I knew this can be a really good one if it was tried. :)

Two Bean Cheddar Bacon Dip w/ Roasted Garlic by Smokinhotchef

Packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and flavor, this dip is a great way to stock pile on nutrition. Quick and easy to make from pantry ingredients and exploding with zeal. Try this dip cold, at room temperature or warmed. Whatever your preference,this dip stands up to the challenge.

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes by Jennifer Sikora

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Bugs Bunny Guacamole by Smokinhotchef

Holy Guacamole! Run of the mill guacamole is taken over the top with a little spicy reinforcement from salsa. Tomatoes add garden fresh flavor and are rich in lycopene. Grated carrot adds an element of crunch and texture, not to mention beta-carotene and fiber, while Sriracha seals the deal. If you love guacamole, you'll be hoppin'…

Broccoli Casse Rolls by Smokinhotchef

Two super delicious recipes combined into one Uber-delicious creation. Broccoli casserole is an indulgent favorite of my family's. Egg rolls are a go-to in any Chinese restaurant and all out crunchy goodness. Further, egg rolls are easy to handle and just scream DIP ME! I wanted to come up with something familiar yet different,…

Cucumber Goat Cheese Bites by Kimberly

These are always a hit at every party I bring to.

Quick and Easy Soft Pretzel Bites by Claudia lamascolo

I am amazed how easy these were and with my instructions and video I promise you will never buy them again there are fantastic!

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos by Kiki Thompson

Fake Out Crab Rangoon Bites by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a spin off of one of my favorite items found in a Chinese Restaurant. I've always loved this crispity outer layer coupled with the gooey center. Cheese tortellini provide the basic shape and mousse like center. A combination of condiments and ingredients popular in Asian cooking are used create the idea of crab…