Chocolatey Fresh Apple Cake by Robyn Savoie

I love how apples add moisture to the spicy chocolate batter. Then you add the chocolate glaze to further enhance the chocolate flavor in the cake.

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies by Carolinaheartstrings

I know, I know oatmeal, raisins AND chocolate chips. Trust me. It is a great combination. This is a delicious oatmeal cookie recipe. The Husband said they reminded him of his favorite spice cake his mom baked when he was a kid. Don’t you love a cookie that brings back memories?

Easy Breadsticks by Catherine Pappas

This is a wonderfully easy recipe, perfect for parties!

Sweet Macaroni Side by Catherine Pappas

Peanut Butter, Apple And Bacon Sandwiches by Robyn Savoie

Crisp, smooth, salty, sweet, warm, cool. These have it all. Do experiment with the fruit. My favorite is actually with pear - bosc or comice, but I have had this with peach, nectarines, mango. Have fun with the bread too! I've used cinnamon raisin and fruity nut rolls.

pulled chicken sandwish by Chez la mere

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Mexican Lasagna by Carolinaheartstrings

One of the The Husband’s favorite dishes is lasagna, so this month I decided to make lasagna for him with a Mexican twist. I have to say, it was delicious. This might just become my new favorite! This is a recipe that can easily have ingredients added or taken away depending on what you or your family like. No matter, how you…

Oven Fried Chicken Thighs with Flour and Cornmeal by Catherine Pappas

Tortellini And Greens Bake by Carolinaheartstrings

This is not a traditional Italian dish but it does use ingredients associated with Italian food. Nowadays greens may be considered a Southern thing, but my dad remembered his Italian born mother cooking greens while growing up in New Jersey. He never did tell me what kind of greens so I can’t say, but in his household eating greens…

Roasted Spring Chicken by Cara Fernicola

Roasted Spring Chicken

The Ultimate Bread Pudding by J. Gino Genovesi

A good way to use up all the old bread around the house. It is also a great desseert and is very tasty.

Chorizo Sausage and Beans by Carolinaheartstrings

Nothing says “cold weather classic” to me like one of my childhood favorites, beanies and weenies. At my house that is what we called pork and beans with hot dogs cut up and mixed together and baked in the oven. I loved it! My mother always made a pan of corn bread to go with it and I remember eating it when the weather was cold…

Black Bean Soup by Carolinaheartstrings

We are soup lovers at my house and The Husband and I are big fans of black beans, so . . . . you can see where this is leading right? Yep, a big pot of hot satisfying black bean soup with your favorite salad, biscuit or corn bread concoction on the side and you have the perfect meal!

Hot Ranch Cheese Dip with Bacon and Olives by myra byanka

Made this for a tv sports event. It was a big hit. Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or any savory crackers. Easily doubles.

Vegan Black Bean Salad with Peppers, Sweet Corn and Cilantro by Chef Chuck

A healthy vegan/vegetarian dish packed with flavor!