Leftover 2-Bean Stew by Amos Miller

A quick bite using odds & ends was WAY too delicious not to post. Forget 8-bean and even 18-bean soups - 2 cans of beans, a few veggies and a little smoked sausage turned a toss-off dish into a tasty winner! I had no intention when I threw this together to share it with anyone other than a couple of hungry mouths in the kitchen.…

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,…

Hazelnut Pound Cake by Denise Sherin

Drizzled with Nutella this is a yummy cake.

Salted Caramel Apple Cups by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv

The delicious combination of caramel and apple all baked up in a little cup of goodness.

Oatmeal Pancakes by Salad Foodie

Bump up breakfast nutrition with multi-grain hotcakes! Add fresh fruit, and breakfast goes from "ho-hum" to "oh, yum!"

Reduced Fat Pumpkin Cookies by Brittany Hoverman

Amish Breakfast Casserole by Denise Sherin

Yummy weekend casserole. Great for brunch. This calls for bacon as the breakfast meat, but you can use sausage,ham or a combination of your choice.

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon) by Salad Foodie

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09) does just that. I stayed fairly close to its version and am glad I did. We loved the smoky flavor bacon imparts to cheesy pasta, and the extra zing from hot sauce. You will need a broiler-safe baking dish or pan for this. I used…

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.)

Upside Down Pineapple Cake by Julia Ann Souders

A light yellow cake with pineapple tidbits on top and decorated with cherry and pecans; excellent for dinner dessert or a afternoon snack. Very good too, with 2 cups of blueberries on top instead of the pineapple..

Grilled Chicken Pesto Open Faced Sandwich by Carolinaheartstrings

May is sandwich month at Carolina HeartStrings. I love sandwiches. All kinds and I love looking in my fridge or pantry and coming up with a yummy combination just using what I have on hand. This particular sandwich was a lunch that I made for my daughter and I one Saturday. I had everything in the fridge/pantry and the combination…

Zesty Orange Faraway Muffin by Culinary Envy

This moist Zesty Orange Faraway Muffin will start your day off right. Bursting with fresh orange tangy flavor, it is crumbly comfort food at its best!