CHILI SPAGHETTI by GARY ESTESS

WHEN OUR KIDS WERE SMALL IN THE 1980'S WE HAD A WORK DAY AT THE LAKE CABIN. ON THE WAY HOME THE RECIPE CAME TO ME, IT'S FAST AND IT'S EASY.

Grilled Catfish with Blackbean Relish by BearNakedBaker

Serve it up with a fresh tossed salad or corn on the cob

ESTESS SOUTH TEXAS RICE ROLL LIKE SUSHI by GARY ESTESS

I LIKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH A KICK. SUSHI IS GOOD BUT I LIKE A LITTLE MEXICAN STYLE AND A SMOKER GRILL. GRILING A GOOD T BONE STAKE AND A STARTER TEXAS STYLE SUSHI. SOME PEOPLE THINK SUSHI IS FISH RAPED WITH RICE, BUT WE ARE LOOKING FOR TASTE AND ENJOYMENT AND YOU CAN ADD ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ADD. IT IS NOT HARD AS IT LOOKS.…

The Cran-Banana Smoothie by Nicole Cormier, RD

Pull out your blender and get ready to blend it up! There are an abundance of ingredients that will awaken your taste buds, but will also rejuvenate your cells, organs and muscles at the same time. So, read on to find out what are the best foods to add to your blender! This week, I enjoyed a smoothie for breakfast after an hour walk…

Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies by Salad Foodie

A different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread a cookie with a smear of peanut butter and dab of jelly.

Macadamia Shortbread by BearNakedBaker

For more fun sandwich them together with lemon marmalade...

STUFFED JALAPENOS by GARY ESTESS

WE GRILL JALAPENOS ALL YEAR AROUND THEY ARE NOT HOT UNLESS YOU WANT THEM TO BE

Crispy Trashed Potatoes by J. Gino Genovesi

This is treat any time. Easy to make and so delicious.

3 C 1 L salad by sunil k.nayar

with vegetables and croutons this one make a healthy salad

Guacamole with Green Tomatoes by Salad Foodie

A unique way to use up fall's green tomatoes. Quite tasty. If they're chopped in small dice hardly anyone will guess green tomatoes are an ingredient! Best to make ahead of serving by 30 minutes to allow flavors to "marry." Serve with tortilla chips or other southwest food fare.

Lotta Cheese Cheese Burger by Patti Fisher

We got a complaint from some friends that when they go out for burgers the meat is paper thin and the cheese, if you can find any, is tasteless. We had no choice but to say “See you tomorrow, come hungry!” Everyone was happily stuffed and knew they were eating a cheese burger. They may be back again tomorrow. Not only was there 2…

Fennel, Chicken Sausage and Sweet Vidalia Onion Pizza by BearNakedBaker

Oatmeal Saucepan Cookies by Salad Foodie

A saucepan becomes the mixing bowl in these super simple cookies that bake just a few minutes in the oven. If you wish, use the coconut/chocolate variation which adds additional flavor levels to these chewy and crunchy cookies.

Cranberry Tollhouse by BearNakedBaker

Buffalo Bleu Sliders by BearNakedBaker