Pâté with Bacon & Onion by Amos Miller

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your guests. Try this next time your are looking for a 'fancy' or special appetizer that requires next to no effort. This is a basic German-style country dish. If you can't obtain a smoked liver…

Apple, Date, Cinnamon Cookies by Grains of Hope

Very moist and delicate cookies will a low sugar content.

Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies by Joann Mathias

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes by Jennifer Sikora

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Peanut Butter Cookies by Carolina Create

Easy, delicious peanut butter cookies. The kids love them and can make them on their own, they're so easy.

Molasses Cookies by Glenn

A modernized version of my grandmother's (Eva M. Koehler) molasses cookies--without the pearl ash. One of the great cookie treats of all time. This version is soft, chewy and more cake-like than what you will typically see. The egg wash topping is a truly lost art. For a lot of people this cookie will immediately transport you…

Cranberry Wontons by Carolinaheartstrings

This month I have gone cranberry crazy! There are so many recipes that cranberries would be wonderful in and this is one I just knew would be delicious. What a different delicious way to use cranberries and just the perfect appetizer/snack for any occasion this upcoming holiday season. The combination of the sweetness of the…

Maid Rite and Tendermaid Hamburgers At Home by Terry

The secret to a Maid Rite and/or Tendermaid style loose burger Hamburger is that the beef is steamed and not fried, and this does make all the difference. Making them at home can be done although it is slightly more painstaking than the frying pan, but well worth the effort. I use a streiner or colander over a pot of boiling water…

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

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,…

Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a simple satisfying and quick meal. Canned corn beef is matched with potatoes, onions and green pepper for chunky forks full of flavor. With time constraints as well as trying to pinch pennies, it's nice to know you can happily create a meal for at least 4 people with just 1 can. Served simply with buttered or olive…

Hawaiian Crest Salsa by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli by Smokinhotchef

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my daughter Genesis loves it and enjoys this recipe as her main dish with no meat added. I feel great knowing my children can be satisfied with a meatless meal and still be happy!

Decadent Cherry Chocolate Dirtcake by Smokinhotchef

Spring and summer is busy season for a favorite southern dessert, dirtcake. It contains no dirt and isn't even a cake. What it is however, is a very delicious and creamy layered dessert, perfect for any occasion. Fresh and sweet cherries really put this dessert over the top. The hardest part is figuring out what serving bowl to…