Flaxseed Shortcake by Windle Grissett

This is a simple, easy shortcake that may be used with any fruit topping, cobbler or as a breakfast biscuit served the preserves and butter.

SLAPPY COOKIE OR SAD HAPPY by GARY ESTESS

THE NAME COMES FROM MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. THIS RECIPE, MY GRAND MOTHER ALWAYS MADE FOR US AS A SNACK. THERE SO GOOD YOU WANT TO EAT ALL OF THEM. THE NAME ALSO COMES FROM WHEN THEY BAKE, THEY PUFF UP AND THEN THEY FALL. EVERY TIME.

Grandma Beckeys Macaroni Salad by Randy

This Macaroni salad has a sweet and sour taste to it because of the olives and sugar that are in it.

Avocado all dressed up for the New Year by Nick Roche

Well, it's finally 2013 and we're still here. December 21st came and went just like any other day, ticking minute by minute, hour by hour, until it reached its destination, December 22nd. Like all doomsday predictions of the past, this one proved its doom as well. The proof is in the pudding, we're still standing, this January 1st,…

Torte di granchio ( Crab Cakes) by J. Gino Genovesi

Crab cakes became popular along the coastlines of mid Atlantic States, the Gulf Coasts and Italy as well. It is a simple and tasty way to serve crab meat and can be fried or baked. Crab cakes can be made ahead of time and later reheated to sweeten the appetite. Ideal for picnics and outings. Try making sandwiches topped with…

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.

Olive Oil Coconut Cookies by Julia Ann Souders

A change in the old fashioned sugar cookie. I used extra virgin olive oil since I was out of butter and shortening. It makes a firm cookie. and crispy around the edge. It is adapted from The Fannie Farmer Cookbook Sugar Cookie. ©2007-2015 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Salad Foodie

These peanut butter cookies have crunchy chopped peanuts and either chopped semisweet chocolate chunks or jumbo chocolate chips. They are somewhat chewy and moist if the baking is followed carefully, though you can bake an extra minute or two for a crisper version if you prefer (see Photo 2.)

Strawberry Lemonade with Fresh Strawberries by Doctor Jo

Strawberry lemonade made from freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh strawberries are a winning combination. Roast the strawberries to extract all the flavor and juice from them.

Rhubarb Crisp Recipe by Doctor Jo

Rhubarb crisp is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The inside is stuffed with juicy sweetened rhubarb. Top the fruit with crunchy oats and brown sugar crumble. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Now that is my idea of a spring-time dessert.

Bean Soup, a Simple One by Dave McFarland

This is a crock pot soup, so you can just soak the beans over night, then add all the ingredients. Let the crock pot do the rest. I chose the faster method, here. You can also do the slow method, and let it cook the whole time on low for 8 hours. This is the kind of soup the I like to make a little different, each time I make it.…

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Beer Grilled Pork Chops by Chef Smith

Golden Bacon Cornbread by Chef Smith

Peanut Butter Pie by Chef Smith