Sou Barag (cheese filling) by Bob Michaelian

An Armenian delicacy, these cheese and phyllo turnovers are certain to be a big hit at your next cocktail party. My sister and I grew up with our mother making these for special occasions... and while they are somewhat labor intensive, the reward is in the finished product. Simply delicious!

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.

Tarragon Cucumber Pickles by Michele Grason

These are so easy to make and are best eaten right out of the jar! They also make great hostess gifts. They should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

A Personal Best Dessert! by kathy gori

What can you say about a chef who says that he was trained in the kitchen by "innumerable thrashings"? That he is a perfectionist? That kitchen training can be tough? That his food is damn good? All of the above are true. It would have to be to survive and come out alive and cooking on the other side. One of the best things about the…

Split Pea Soup Retooled by Ryan Boudreaux

This soup preparation with reduced-fat low-salt ham comes in with only 252 calories per serving and just 2.2 grams of fat, this recipe is just as tasty as any split pea soup I have made or eaten. Split peas are so fun to cook with and they sure do make for a tasty soup too, here is a version that yields eight portions of tasty…

Warm artichoke dip by Micheline

A tasty, elegant, warm dip to serve with rice or water crackers when entertaining.

Italian Orange Juice Cookies by Claudia lamascolo

Cookies often found on wedding trays and in most Italian parties. A citrus tasting cookies sweetened by the sugary frosting makes these part of a long history in our family of best cookies on the tray~ see what you think

Buffalo Chicken Dip by David St. John

Herbed Dip by Micheline

This is my favourite low calorie, fat free, savoury, all purpose dip. You can use it on baked potatoes or as a chip dip or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Pork and Shrimp Pot Stickers by A.L. Wiebe

This is my version of a really delicious fried dumpling. I have found many recipes for pot stickers over the years, and it seems that no two are alike. I have made adaptations according to what I have on hand and what I like. Also, I use my handy dandy dumpling folder-upper-thingy that I have pictured here. It cost me 50 cents at a…

Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Basil Dipping Sauce by Julie M.

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa by Cindy McNamara

I picked up a bunch of nice looking tomatillos at the local farmers market this week that were crying to be charred on the grill and made into a spicy salsa for me to can. It could be eaten fresh and would last a couple of weeks in the fridge. If you don't want so much heat, simply reduce the jalapeno quantity.

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…

Aunt Pearl's Gluten Free (and you won't know it) Creamy Scalloped Potatoes by ChaCha Can Cook

This is a simple recipe with clean taste and a short ingredient list. This is definitely a "comfort food" and will disappear on a cold night.

Artichoke Heart, Cheese and Basil Appetizer by David Van Buskirk

Warm, cheesy, bubbly cheese:::drink some wine and enjoy your day...and top it off with some toasted bread or tortilla chips...life is good....