Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes by Amos Miller

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North Carolina recipe, naturally healthy and rich in beta-carotene, the most common plant source of vitamin A. But who cares! This is delicious, even if it is good for you...besides, sweet potatoes…

Leftover Oatmeal Raisin Nut Muffins by Salad Foodie

Leftover cooked oatmeal joins basic quickbread ingredients to make a delicious batch of muffins. Rather than wasting excess cooked oatmeal, freeze in measured batches for using up in baked goods such as this recipe. It's surprising what a win/win this can turn out to be.

ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN by GARY ESTESS

THIS IS A RECIPE WE USE WITH SALMON, FISH AND CHICKEN, IT IS NOT TOO MUCH SALT, YOU DON'T TASTE IT THE SALT MAKES THE SEASONING GO ALL THROUGH THE POTATOES AND CORN. ITS HOT AND ITS HARD TO STOP EATING IT.

Monkey Bread by Chef Smith

Super quick!

Low Fat and Dreamy, Chicken Stroganoff by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This time of year is all about hearty comforting foods. Traditional Stroganoff is made with thin slices of beef, onions, mushrooms, all sautéed in butter and combined with a rich sour cream sauce. This skinny recipe uses similar ingredients but with many reduced-fat replacements. For example, I’ve swapped the beef with boneless,…

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.…

Tri-Color Vegetable Risotto by Chef Smith

Marinated Roasted Pepper Canape by Chef Smith

The pepper mixture can be made ahead of time.

SLAPPY COOKIE OR SAD HAPPY by GARY ESTESS

THE NAME COMES FROM MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. THIS RECIPE, MY GRAND MOTHER ALWAYS MADE FOR US AS A SNACK. THERE SO GOOD YOU WANT TO EAT ALL OF THEM. THE NAME ALSO COMES FROM WHEN THEY BAKE, THEY PUFF UP AND THEN THEY FALL. EVERY TIME.

Peanutty Banana Streusel Muffins by Salad Foodie

A nice crunch of peanuts and subtle taste of banana combine in these muffins to make a welcome breakfast or brunch bread. NOTE: To substitute buttermilk for regular milk in these muffins, reduce the baking powder to 1/2 teaspoon and add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

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.)

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Crab Cakes by Chef Smith

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cayenne Butter Cream by Windle Grissett