Vegetable Crudités Platter by Mary Frances Hart

Here is a platter that was successful at a Thanksgiving dinner. Use whatever is in season and colorful.

The Best Refrigerator Pickles by Robyn Savoie

This is my mothers refrigerator pickle recipe. This was handed down from generation to generation in our house.

Creamy Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip by Denise Sherin

This is so good my son asks for a bowl and just eats it with a spoon! We have this every family get together/holiday, game days and a really for no occasion at all we love it. It's made on the stovetop and then baked for about 20mins, its so easy to make. And we use it in so many ways. As a dip its great with toasted bread or…

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos by Kiki Thompson

Cream cheesie corn by Glenn

I was given the chore of coming up with a new side dish for Thanksgiving. I like corn--particularly when I am eating. I like cream cheese--only when I am eating. Voila, an idea is born. It is easy to make and was rated OMG by my very picky family. There may be ways to improve it but here is an instant classic.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus by Robyn Medlin

This is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the asparagus do their thing on the grill. Your friends will rave over this dish!

A Summer Event Salad by J. Gino Genovesi

In the summertime, one is always looking for a refreshing dish, light, tasty and low fat. This salad is great and is a great' tag-a-long' for picnics and family get together. It stays fresh and does not wilt.

Guinness Chili Loaded Baked Potato by Claudia lamascolo

Here is my famous Happy Saint Patricks Day Guinness Chili Loaded Baked Potatoes! WE love these!

Zucchini Squash Pizza by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a healthy pizza alternative using squash as the crust when counting calories. I loved it but will let you be the judge. Not a crispy crust more like eggplant parmisano. Very delicious when pizza urge strikes and your on a diet!

Asparagus and Sprite Melon Salad w/Cambozola and Pancetta by Smokinhotchef

This fruit has origins in Japan and has been successfully cultivated in our own 'backyard' of North Carolina since the early 1990's . When ripe, this fruit is about the size of a grapefruit. The flesh of this melon is ivory to cream and can become a pale yellow with striations and mottling on the outside when fully ready to consume.…

Almond Coated Potato Wedges by "Cheffie Cooks"

Rewritten by original recipe Author; previously entered as Cheryl "Chefie Cooks" Wiser. Should read Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser. Note: All recipes are originals. Delicious Baked Potato Wedges served with any main entrée. Enjoy!

Italian Vegetable Stew Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a large pot of stew that feeds many people and get a few loaves of bread your going to need it to sop up the juices.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes by Claudia lamascolo

These are off the chart delicious for all you cheese lovers!