Easy Candied Pecans by Salad Foodie

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl.

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce by Giggling Gourmet

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on over the years, it has a nice kick, fresh taste & creamy texture and we use it on just about everything! Enjoy!

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!

Applesauce Raisin Cookies by BearNakedBaker

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

Chocolate Butter Pecans by BearNakedBaker

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…

SIMPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES by cortney kelly

this is a really divine taste.

Tea Sandwich filling - Salmon cream cheese by Melanie Unruh

Fast, easy and savory; for Tea, snacks, or parties. Use Honey Smoked salmon - http://honeysmokedfish.com - they are a local company and the product is flaky, flavorful and moist. (And cheaper than the rubbery stuff sold as "private selection".)

Applesauce Honey Cookies by Robyn Savoie

These sweet, moist, spice-scented cookies are a cinch to make.

Cardamom Carrots by Robyn Savoie

This side of sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom blend well. They're particularly nice during the holiday's, served up with poultry.

Orange Marjoram Carrots by Robyn Savoie

It can be hard to come by a vegetable dish both children and adults enjoy. You'll appreciate this recipe because it found that middle ground. Carrots provide vitamin A and plenty of fiber, making them excellent side dishes to support healthy eating. Make sure you don't overcook your carrots; they taste best when they are al…