Spice cake by Deanna Martinez-Bey

Spice cake is a great cake to make and serve on its own. However, there are other great things that can be created by using spice cake. For example, make this spice cake recipe below. After it cools, crumble it up and add it into a food processor. Add 1, 8 ounce package of cream cheese and process until combined. After it is…

Cioppino by John Elder

This is the NY version of a San Franciscan Italian seafood stew. They focus on crabs while I focus on a nice variety of seafood. It’s quick to cook once the seafood is prepped and guaranteed to please every seafood lover. You can make the sauce white or red and once in a while I make it pink with just lobster tails, shrimp and…

Caribbean Shrimp by Chef Smith

Broccoli and Cheese Soup by ShaleeDP

Nice creamy soup

Pecan-Crusted Salmon Fillets with Honey Mustard Sauce by Salad Foodie

Salmon can be dressed up for company or simply broiled or grilled plainly and be equally divine. This treatment features a crunchy crust of pecans atop the fillet, which is baked on a bed of spinach. *Next time I will steam the spinach separately to have more control of its doneness as on my first go-round it was overbaked (but the…

Sugar and Spice Oatmeal Cookies by Bakin Momma

An interesting combination of spice and sweet of oatmeal cookies.

Vegan Black Bean Coconut Brownies by Jill

AWESOME! Not your traditional brownie, but these are really good and really healthy too! I"ve only made this using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work too, just take a bit longer. When you are ready to purchase your own Vita-mix you can use code 06-003085 for free shipping. So simple, easy and quick. Totally…

Baked Salmon with Wilted Spinach, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms by Chef Smith

grilled shrimp and mushrooms by maeghan

good with hot cooked rice or green noodles(spoon remaining sauce over,if desired) steamed vegetables in season and a spinach salad

Grilled Grouper with Quinoa, Asparagus, Mint, and Meyer Lemon Dressing by Debi Shawcross

Wild Rice Salad by Chef Smith

Zesty Lime Marinated Chicken with Homemade Watermelon Salsa by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This recipe is a true gem…Truly fresh and refreshing! First, the chicken is so tender and flavorful. Marinating in fresh lime juice and seasonings really adds to its tenderness. In addition, we’re topping the cooked chicken with a tasty and simple to make honey lime glaze. Our summertime salsa is sweet, crunchy and mildly spicy.…

Zucchini Spice Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting by Syi

I first made this recipe several years ago for Thanksgiving (in place of the zucchini bread that my mom or I usually bake). My family enjoyed it and said that the pineapple cream cheese icing really set it off.

Vanilla Mac Cookie Cake by Jennie McCluskey

It's really a bar cookie I suppose, made easily with a few ingredients. You can use a multitude of variations with chips, nuts, and cake mixes. Perfect for game nights, or sleepovers when there are more people over than usual and a quick cookie cake is much needed!

Italian Stuffed Pork Tenderloin by Robyn Savoie

This is an award-winning recipe and a hot menu item (literally). This dish requires a bit of extra work, but with pre-packaged ingredients it goes smoothly. Serve with a tossed green salad and for dessert, Fruit Compote over pound cake.