BEST RICE EVER by GARY ESTESS

YOU KNOW THAT THE BEST CRACKER EVER ARE A HIT BUT YOU CAN USE THE HIDDEN VALLEY ORIGINAL RANCH OR SPICY RANCH IN OTHER FOODS LIKE RICE, MACK AND CHEESE, ON FISH. IT’S GOOD DAYS, AFTER. THE AFTER TASTE IS GREAT. LOTS OF THINGS CAN BE DONE WITH RICE

Savory Creole Sweet Potato Casserole by Amos Miller

No sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the yams. It is good to venture outside your comfort zone from time to time - and this is a good way to start! I was set on this culinary path in 1987 when first introduced to Chef Austin Leslie at Chez Helene in New Orleans.…

condiments for fuul by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

condiments for fuul

Super Low Calorie Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I love all kinds of slaw, particularly this flavorful one! Using broccoli slaw is a wonderful alternative to typical cabbage. Such a versatile side dish for fish, beef, chicken, pork, hot dogs, burgers and more. You’ll love how quick it is to make. The skinny for each serving just 38 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 Weight Watchers…

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes by Amos Miller

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North Carolina recipe, naturally healthy and rich in beta-carotene, the most common plant source of vitamin A. But who cares! This is delicious, even if it is good for you...besides, sweet potatoes…

Three Cheese Macaroni & Cheese by Salad Foodie

An unusual recipe ingredient caught my attention when I saw this on the Internet and after trying it out the recipe went straight to my rotation FAVS. Three cheeses make it irresistible - Cheddar, Parmesan - and (the surprise to me) - cottage cheese. Then a crunchy topping clinches the deal. I tweaked it very little and believe…

PAPPARDELLE by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

PAPPARDELLE

ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN by GARY ESTESS

THIS IS A RECIPE WE USE WITH SALMON, FISH AND CHICKEN, IT IS NOT TOO MUCH SALT, YOU DON'T TASTE IT THE SALT MAKES THE SEASONING GO ALL THROUGH THE POTATOES AND CORN. ITS HOT AND ITS HARD TO STOP EATING IT.

Vegan Black Bean Salad with Peppers, Sweet Corn and Cilantro by Chef Chuck

A healthy vegan/vegetarian dish packed with flavor!

Crockpot Pinto Beans by myra byanka

Make these in the slow cooker, or stovetop, and bake some cornbread. Yum! Usually, I make pintos with tomato sauce, but chile sauce adds a nice zip.

Provencal Tomato Roast by Kyra Martin

So easy, wonderfully sweet, and absolutely delicious.

Cumin & Lime Chickpeas by Kyra Martin

This was so fresh and delicious.

Sweet Green Bean Bundles by Chef Smith

Roasted Butternut Squash by B Innes

To roast butternut squash you can either roast cut in half, cut side down, in a pan with a little water for about 1-1½ hours and then scoop out of the skin or peel, seed, cube and roast for about 30 minutes on high heat. My version uses a light marinade to oil the cubed squash and add a little sweetness. I keep it simple, but feel…

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes by MandMsMom78