refried beans 400pp by william ruiz

Cranberry Grits Casserole by Carolinaheartstrings

This slightly sweet casserole would make a great Holiday weekend breakfast side with leftover ham or some freshly cooked bacon! I topped mine with a little butter and real bacon bits but the vegetarians in the family ate it straight up!

Skillet Fried Country Cabbage by Dan Bishop

Use this as a side dish along with some fresh garden green beans or pan fried new potatoes. Another comfort food from my family.

Potato and Carrot Salad by ireen

Gorgonzola-Sauced Pasta by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

wilted endive and bacon by duane

fresh endive and fried bacon in vinegar sauce

Shallot Herb Grilled Corn by Carolinaheartstrings

My immersion blender came with a small bowl and attachment that allows it to work like a food processor. I love it. It is great for small quantities such as this margarine rub for corn. I had a smidgeon of the mixture left over and used it on a grilled cheese sandwich. Yum!

FAT FREE QUICHE by Saru

Quiche is not only high in protein, but adding a vegetable to the recipe makes it a healthy and balanced family meal.This meal is certainly an ideal choice for those who want to eat on a budget while still enjoying some cafe style flavor.

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon) by Salad Foodie

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09) does just that. I stayed fairly close to its version and am glad I did. We loved the smoky flavor bacon imparts to cheesy pasta, and the extra zing from hot sauce. You will need a broiler-safe baking dish or pan for this. I used…

Easy AuGratin Potatoes by Rita Beckner

This is quick and simple and is good to prepare with any meal.

Tobasco Potatoes by Mama D

I created this potato dish to go with anything grilled. It has become a family staple. I always try to make a little extra for leftovers, but they seem to disappear. Adjust the Tobasco sauce to your heat tolerance. You can use more than you think since a lot drips off in the grill. If you are going to make them on the stove, use less…

CURRY SAUCE by Saru

Well-Flavoured and carefully prepared sauces can make such a difference to even the simplest of dishes that it is worth while knowing which sauces suit various foods.This particular simple yet very falvourful sauce goes really well with curied fish,eggs,or baked curry chicken or just as a plain dip for any f the fried yummies.

Winter Melon Stoup by tigerfish

World Cup Cabbage. Quick, Easy and Comforting When You Don't Make The Late Goal. by kathy gori

I have to be honest here. I've never watched a soccer game. Basketball has always been my sport. The only reason that I've never really watched soccer is because like most citizens of the US of A, the TV machine has never told me to. But all of a…

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries by Evelyn Scott

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"