Lemon Pastry Squares (a.k.a Lemon Brownies) - a new take on Lemon Bars! by Salad Foodie

This recipe has been circulating around the Internet as “Lemon Brownies”, but I think it deserves a more descriptive name. These treats are a delicacy and are more “dainty” than brownies. They have no chocolate, are not brown, and NOT as sweet nor…

Buttermilk Cornbread with Green Chilies and Cheese by Salad Foodie

It’s hard to stop at just one serving of this, so if you have a hungry crowd coming, double the recipe! I love to bake cornbread in a cast iron skillet to get that crispy crust, but a 9" square baking pan will make good cornbread too.

Jalapeno Poppers with Cilantro Ranch by Mary Joseph

Baked not fried, mmm...

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft, plump, cookie this one is the best I think. I have tried different chocolate chips recipes, but I was not happy with a flat, thin cookie.. Enjoy!

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was…

Double Corn & Green Chile Muffins by Salad Foodie

Whole kernel corn adds texture, flavor and moistness to ordinary cornmeal muffins. Add to that sharp cheddar cheese, green chiles plus your choice and amount of "heat" seasoning and you've a nice accompaniment to a bowl of beans, chili, or southwestern soup.

Bacon Muffins recipe by Evelyn Scott

Tender and filled with the flavor of bacon, these muffins will disappear in a hurry. Serve them with breakfast, soup or a salad.

Chinese Eggplant Salad by Bert Sackman

This southwestern dish is based on the Sichuanese Fish Fragrant Eggplant.

Chocolate Butter Pecans by BearNakedBaker

Creme de Menthe Pillows by BearNakedBaker

All in One Holiday Cake by Bizzy

I took the recipe from Dorie Greenspan and made it gluten-free and turned one big bundt into mini-bundts. I gave you Dorie's recipe for the large bundt cake. I used gluten-free flour mix and also oil instead of the butter.

South of the Border Lasagna by Shelli

A different take a lasagna that my family loves.

Big Ole Southern Biscuits w/ Flax Seeds by Smokinhotchef

Nothing says southern hospitality like big, hot and buttery biscuits. I learned the basics of "ho' cakes" by the time I was 10 years old. This recipe pairs well with just about anything and has a healthy dose of one of the new super foods- flax seeds. These decadent biscuits go especially well with another southern favorite,…

Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner on Pumpernickel w/ Roasted Red Peppers by Smokinhotchef

In the business that is keeping our families excited for meal time and with time constraints of the essence, we as meal planners must digress! or NOT! This recipe contains everyday ingredients, but put together in a way that will get the credit you…

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…