Jalapeno Poppers with Cilantro Ranch by Mary Joseph

Baked not fried, mmm...

Creamy Polenta by Erin S

Quick and easy side dish

Cheesy Garlic Knots by Veronica Gantley

These knot are fabulous with a hot cup of soup or with a big plate of spaghetti.

Pumpkin Honey Bran Muffins, Super Healthy and Flourless by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

That’s right, these super flavorful and very moist harvest muffins are loaded with bran and oats, no flour at all! Thanks to all the bran and oats, they’re deliciously full of fiber. They’re also packed with vitamins and are especially wonderful for breakfast this time of year. The skinny for each muffin is 218 calories, 5 grams of…

Creamy Lentil and Broccoli Soup by John Spottiswood

This is a creamy, flavorful, and incredibly healthy soup. The next time you're in the mood for split pea soup (also very healthy), try this instead. It has a wonderful body and a great hearty flavor. If you haven't had sumac before as a seasoning, this is a great dish to try it with. Sumac is commonly used in the middle east to…

Maple Mustard Pork Chops by Schnoodle Soup

So easy, you will laugh...so delicious, you will cry

Orange Lemon Cake with Rosemary by sf

Oh, man - this is my type of cake: dense and intense. A dollop of whipped cream is all it needs... and a cup of coffee or tea. I baked this cake and let the flavors develop overnight. The recipe called for boiling a whole orange and a whole lemon, but I roasted them in foil because I wanted a deeper citrus flavor. I also added…

Easy Dinner Rolls for a Large Group by myra byanka

Classic recipe for yeast rolls from the Satellite Cafe in Missouri.

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!

Cabbage Rolls by Carolinaheartstrings

Cabbage rolls, cabbage burgers, bierocks, there are likely as many names as there are recipes for one of my childhood favorites. Alessa and I decided to celebrate our different heritages this month with food. This particular recipe is from my German/Russian grandmother who was a wonderful cook. She never used a recipe or a measuring…

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was…

Chickpea Dip by Catherine Pappas

Winter Berry Jam With Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit by Robyn Savoie

Enjoy this vibrant deep purple, sweet tart jam with toast, bagels, muffins; even as a topping for vanilla ice cream. Keep in mind this recipe is for canning hot pack method. I don't process in a water bath as traditionally done. While the fruit is cooking, I add clean jars to a large stock pot full of cold water. Bring to a boil…

Mixed Bean and Sausage Soup by Salad Foodie

Soup recipes are so versatile with easily adjusted ingredients and flavors to match family tastes. Such is Mixed Bean and Sausage Soup! Mix your own combination of beans, purchase them packaged or from bulk bins, or just use one bean rather than a mix of them, such as black or pinto beans. Go vegetarian if you prefer, or use your…

Oven Roasted Vegetables by Salad Foodie

I enjoy roasted vegetables and have tried several ways of preparing them, but this is the version I keep coming back to. Love the garlic and the way the veggies begin to caramelize.