4 Cheese Black Beans & Brown Rice - Mexican by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Know What You Eat:The combination of whole-grain brown rice and fiber-rich beans makes this a nutritionally super side dish. Black beans are high in protein, magnesium, manganese, folate, potassium, calcium and iron. Black beans are very low in calorie and almost fat-free. They are great for the health and should be the part of our…

Apple Sausage Casserole by Carolinaheartstrings

This is a hearty, tasty casserole that my whole family loves. Add an extra apple if you like. The raisins give a little extra sweetness but not too much and compliment the flavors. It is quick to make and there’s never any leftovers!

Chicken and Dumplings by Carolinaheartstrings

This is a super easy, VERY yummy way to make that Southern favorite, chicken and dumplings or chicken and pastry as some folks prefer to call it. If you don’t have time to make your “dumplings” from scratch this is a quick, easy and very tasty way to get that hearty meal that everyone loves!

Low Fat Pimento Cheese by Carolinaheartstrings

Pimento Cheese is one of my all time favorite Southern foods and I thought with a little tweaking it could be part of a healthy snack. Serve on some celery or with one of my other more healthy faves, boiled shrimp!

Tomato and Avocado Salad by John Spottiswood

This is a wonderful salad. Steeping the avocado in the lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper for an hour before serving is a real key to the flavor. We served this with small but flavorful tomatoes, so instead of the presentation recommended below, we just tossed everything together and served it. If I had big slices of heirloom…

Almond Shortbread Cookies!!! by Catherine Pappas

This is a delicious cookie for coffee or tea. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Butterfinger Cookies by Curt Despres

I’ve taken these cookies to a company pot luck dinner a couple of times, and there were a few people that were gorging themselves on them just as I do, and then asked for the recipe. There’s just something about them that makes you want to eat more than you know you should be eating at one time. So here it is. Be careful now,…

Chicken N Stuffing With Mushroom Sauce by Nanette

A long-forgotten favorite remembered! This recipe was a 70's Go-To recipe that is quick and delicious & made in one baking dish. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples. I can't believe I haven't made this in years, but now that I found it again...it will be a regular on my kitchen table. You can use mayonnaise or sour cream. I…

Asian-style Himalayan Salt Block Salmon by John Spottiswood

This is another great way to prepare salmon on a Himalayan Salt Block. if you like salmon with asian spices, you'll definitely enjoy this. I adapted this from a recipe by chef Mark Winters.

Fresh Peach Pie by Catherine Pappas

This is a delicious seasonal pie. Serve with fresh whip cream, ice cream or just as it is! Thank you James, for helping me in the kitchen! The pie was delicious! Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Pasta Carbonara with Corn and Chiles by Erin S

Creamy Pasta with fresh sweet corn and a little kick

Green Bean Bundles by Jennifer Sikora

These delicious bundles of veggies are great by themselves or as a side item to compliment your favorite American dinner!

Marinated Grilled Chicken with Watermelon-Jalepeno Salsa by Tracy Wilson

Lemon Cheesecake by Now We're Cooking!

What do you do when a friend gives you a bunch of lemons from her yard and you have cream cheese in the fridge that needs to be used up? Make a lemon cheesecake, of course!

Pork Tortilla with Grilled Onions by Catherine Pappas

This is delicious and easy to make. It will transport you to a fiesta! Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo