Potluck Cheeseburger Mac by Patti Fisher

We were invited to a potluck at our community center and asked what we should bring. The resounding vote was: meat! Spending the afternoon with our friends and neighbors is always fun and we wanted to do something everyone would love. We mixed lots of super lean, top quality ground beef with sharp cheddar cheese and elbow macaroni.…

Chicken Divan by Micheline

This rich and flavourful dish is my all time favorite chicken dish. I like to serve it when entertaining friends and family. It takes a little preparation but is well worth the effort. There are 4 steps to making this recipe. Cook the chicken, cook the brocoli, cook the rice, make the cheese sauce and then assemble and warm up in…

Garden Salmon Loaf by BearNakedBaker

Dungeness Crab Cakes with Herb Salad by Parties That Cook

With the price battle between crab captains and seafood wholesalers over, crab season is finally here! The Dungeness season in the coastal zone between Santa Cruz and Bodega Bay kicks off on November 15 each year under state statute. This year, however, disputes over pricing put a slight delay on pots hitting the water in Central…

Date Nite/Movie Nite In Deep Dish Pizzas by Smokinhotchef

These pizzas are just plain awesome!! I made these over the weekend for the kids and grown-ups alike!! There isn't much cleanup and the Italian loaf serves as a virtual edible pan, grouted out and filled with pizza pleasure!! Of course you are not limited by ingredients, so mix and match and if you really like to be bad every now…

Spicy Braised Beef Ribs with Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes by Rashawnda Martin

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce by Giggling Gourmet

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on over the years, it has a nice kick, fresh taste & creamy texture and we use it on just about everything! Enjoy!

Reuben Casserole by Glenn

I love Reuben sandwiches and wanted to have another way of enjoying this hearty treat. So I created this casserole using a homemade Thousand Islands dressing without the mayo. It takes some pre-planning but is very well worth it. Enjoy!

Tarragon Roasted Chicken by Robyn Savoie

A classic ingredient in French cooking, tarragon is known for its cool, bittersweet minty flavor and anise-like aroma. Use it to flavor egg and cheese dishes, as well as meat and poultry.

Aunt Dolly's Meat Loaf by Janus Meyer Fanning

My Aunt Dolly would make this for me every time I asked for it...and I asked for it a lot growing up!

Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a simple satisfying and quick meal. Canned corn beef is matched with potatoes, onions and green pepper for chunky forks full of flavor. With time constraints as well as trying to pinch pennies, it's nice to know you can happily create a meal for at least 4 people with just 1 can. Served simply with buttered or olive…

Stufato di manzo Italiano ( Beef Stew) by J. Gino Genovesi

Stews have been around for many years, in many nations with such diverse recipes. All types of meats are used in what some call stew. It is sometimes called "poor mans meal" because one can use many types of meats and vegetables. In my family we like stews and serve over mashed potatoes, rice and with corn and other vegetables.…

Garden Fresh Brine Roasted Chicken by Smokinhotchef

Nothing's more versatile than a flavorful bird at your fingertips. There are many ways to serve this chicken, but I prefer the traditional and beautifully simple whole roasted!

Herb Roasted Turkey by RecipeKing

Herb Roasted Turkey is a delicious, easy to prepare recipe for your Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year holiday meal. The aroma will whet your appetite as it fills your home while roasting. A super tender and moist turkey will emerge as you bring it to the carving board. This will be the only turkey recipe you will use once you've…

Southwestern Beer Can Burgers by Patti Fisher

We have been seeing folks post their beer can burgers for the last few weeks, all of them looking good. We wanted to take it to the next level by adding a “Southwestern” twist to it. We started with the very best ground beef: Fresh ground sirloin and blending that with some beef chorizo for 1 pound burgers with a nice blend of…