Recipe of the Week - Keeping It Simple - Easy Appetizers by Dennis Kraus

(From the Appetizer Collection at emealsforyou.com) I seem to be on a mission to find easy but good food; maybe it is the unbelievable heat we have been having. Simple seems to have a special appeal when the thermometer reads in the high 90's. The neighbors came over last night for dinner and I was scratching my head to come up…

Seared Peppercorn Tuna Steaks by Robyn Medlin

Instead of your traditional NY strip or ribeye, why not opt for Tuna Steaks on the grill? If you go for sushi-style rare in the middle, they are super quick and easy on the grill. For those who like their meat well done, leave on the grill a little longer and still get great flavor.

Juicy & Tender ~ Pork Loin Roast by Catherine Pappas

This is simple, looks beautiful and is delicious. It also makes great left over tacos. Stay tuned. Lots of Love, Catherine

Bob's Incredibly Easy Winter Slow Cooker Bar-B-Que by Bob Towlson

Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch) by ChaCha Can Cook

This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!

Cabbage Soup! by Catherine Pappas

This is a delicious and hearty soup for any evening. Enjoy with love, Catherine xo

Strawberry Cupcakes with Cheesecake Filling by Lisa @ Flour Me With Love

There are so many cupcake recipes out there, however I wanted to try and come up with a new one. I made a strawberry cupcake then filled it with a cheesecake center and topped it off with a strawberry-cream cheese frosting and some colored sugar. So simple, but oh so good!

Easy & Delish! ~ Apple Crumble! by Catherine Pappas

This is a delicious and easy dessert to prepare, and a great compliment to a good cup of coffee! Enjoy with Lots of Love, Ciao Bella!! Catherine xo

Lemon Rosemary Fig Jam by Amos Miller

The figs are ripe. sweet and the season is short. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest and juice marry perfectly to create a jam to be eaten with bold cheeses as an appetizer. Little work to create, long, slow cooking time and a couple of sterilized jars will carry this treat well into the Winter - provided you can avoid eating it all…

Sauteed Zucchini and Mushrooms by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a simple and fresh tasting dish that I created myself. I don't do that very often, but I must admit this was a success. I might try adding red onion and experiment with different spices, but honestly this is simple and delicious as is.

Split Pea Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks by Bob Vincent

Split Pea soup is a good weeknight meal. My wife and I eat legumes once a week. Usually on Monday. I make large batches and freeze them in containers that will serve the two of us. Most legumes freeze reasonably well. Legumes are economical and good for you. Served with a salad they make for a warming meal as cooler weather…

Christmas Apple Salad by Salad Foodie

Red and green color apples make a Christmas statement for this fresh, healthy and simple fruit salad. Select apples for the deepest color you can get, but not too tart, as there is no added sugar or sweetener in this recipe. Suggestions: Apples with predominant red and/or green skins might include: Red Delicious, Red Jonathan,…

Pork Roast with Bone!!! by Catherine Pappas

This is delicious and perfect for any occasion. With Love, Catherine xo

Braised Lamb Shanks by Patrick Travis

It was a dark and stormy night….well, it snowed about 1 foot last night, and I was in the mood for a warm hearty stew. When I looked in the freezer, what should I find but two beautiful lamb shanks, about 1 ½ lbs. each. I was looking for some stew meat so this was like Christmas. As soon as I saw this treat I decided on a braise…

Alcohol Substitutions by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a good substitute if you don't want to use alcohol