Pecan Pie by Andrea Faz

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent, and ridiculously easy!

Chocolate Chip Cookies by erin de martini

Cedar-Plank Salmon by John Howie

Foolproof Sugar Cookie Recipe by Annette Vlahos

This recipe is the best sugar cookie recipe ever! There is no mess with a pastry board full of flour! I use parchment paper to roll out the dough. And I get my sprinkles from www.MillCreekCountryStore.com. They have a variety of colors for every holiday.

Habanero Mustard Sauce by Dean Grason

A fiery glaze for your fowl that Scoville would be proud of. The Scoville scale is the measurement standard for hot peppers. Habaneros for example score between 100,000-350,000, Cayenne score between 30,000-50,000 and jalapenos score between 2,500 and 8,000.

Roast Chicken on Bread Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an easy and tasty recipe. It also looks attractive. Buy crusty bread that will that will soak up the dressing without becoming too soggy! Flavorful tomatoes help a lot! I adapted the recipe from Sunset.

Cumin and Coriander BBQ Pork Spareribs by Mihir Shah

I had this at a friends house over the weekend - they made two kinds of ribs. A more "traditional" slab with light spice and honey, and this gem. I actually returned some of the traditional slab to the serving plate so I could make room for this winner! The best part of this recipe is the mix of cumin and coriander in the dry rub.…

new yorker pasta by maeghan

tips with paring knife,pull off tough skin from bottom of stalk toward broccoli flowerets. quarter or half if too larg. cut stalks into 2 inch pieces, if desired.save for soup or other use. broccoli should not be over cooked or it becomes strong tasting. also uncover a few times during boiling to retain bright green color

Shrimp, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad by erin de martini

Tangy salad for warm summer days

Sugar and Spice Oatmeal Cookies by Bakin Momma

An interesting combination of spice and sweet of oatmeal cookies.

Low Fat Noodle Pudding Casserole You’ll Love for Hanukkah or Anytime by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

delicious. If you celebrate Hanukkah it’s a wonderful side dish casserole. But, for those who don’t celebrate, it taste wonderful served with chicken, turkey or beef. It’s also makes a lovely vegetarian casserole served with roasted vegetables or a…

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…

Vegan Simple Pea Soup by Jill

This simple pea soup is excellent cooked as well as raw! This can be used as a base for so many more vegetables too! Use your imagination and try shredding some potatoes, celery, corn, etc. I like to add seitan. Let me know how yours comes out. I"ve only made this using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work…

Banana Coconut Frosting by Krystina Castella

Thai Iced Coffee Pops by Krystina Castella

Thai iced coffee is a very sweet, creamy refreshment brewed by street vendors in a cloth bag and served in a plastic bag with plenty of crushed ice and a straw. These Thai Iced Coffee Pops are based on traditional recipes and serving methods. The Thai coffee powder (oliang) and the milk are poured over crushed ice and not mixed,…