Chili-spice peanuts by Chez la mere

This little snack delivers a lot for a little effort. The only trick is the timing when u toast the peanuts courtesy Cook Fight...Kim Severson courtesy NYtimes Adapted from “Simply Mexican,” by Lourdes Castro

Peach Cake by Chez la mere

courtesy marian burros ny times cook fight food 52

Fruit and Yogurt with Nutella by melissa

Roasted Garlic Hummus by Ashley Tozer

This Delicious roasted garlic hummus is super easy to whip up, and good for you too! Roasting the garlic gives it such a wonderful flavor, and takes away some of that pungent taste you sometimes get with raw garlic! It also covers the taste of the tahini (which is essential to hummus) which some people seem not to like… We love it…

Autumn Survival Comfort Bars by Emily H

The original name for this recipe was "survival bars", which originated in the fact that my partner used to make them for me during stressful, time-crunch periods in university. However, the name is a little misleading as there are many super calorie-nutrient rich bars out there also called survival bars. While fairly healthful, these…

Scalloped Tomatoes by Chez la mere

courtesy kim severson cook fight

crustless salmon cups by melissa

Sweet Potato and Crumbled Chorizo Appetizer by Enda Love

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer with Cream Cheese by Homemade & Yummy

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer with Cream Cheese is party perfect. Easy to make, easy to handle, easy to eat!! Perfect for summer entertaining.

Meal-in-a-muffin edited by Chez la mere

I originally got this recipe from Real Simple Magazine, and even made it the original way a couple times, it’s a real hit as is, but for some reason I tweaked it, can’t remember why, but wow I haven’t looked back, it’s a real winner, and there are times that I make it every week. It’s a must whenever I have any baked ham leftovers,…

caramel corn by Chez la mere

Bacon Dip by Emily H

Bacon Dip = party hit

Homemade Sesame Crackers by Chez la mere

courtesy ny times cook fight cookbook

Chewy Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies for Santa by Homemade & Yummy

Chewy Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect to give and to receive. Gingerbread, chocolate and toffee all wrapped up in one delicious cookie.

CAKE BALLS by Destiny Maay Long

it is cake and it looks like a lollipop