Chocolate caprese by elisa negri

Corn Souffle by Terri Jordan

This is a wonderful corn casserol I make every Thanksgiving and Christmas ...however, this side dish is a compliment to many entrees! I have never met a person that did not like it.

African Chicken in Peanut Sauce by John Spottiswood

I first had this in graduate school when a classmate from Ghana cooked it for an International progressive dinner. I fell in love with the combination of sweet peanuts and pungent spices. This is not a flavor you will easily forget, and it will keep you coming back for more!

Chicken Shawarma by YepRecipes

An oven roasted version of the Turkish dish consisting of boneless chicken thighs marinated and roasted then served in pita bread with pickles, tomatoes, and a yogurt garlic sauce

Homemade granola by elisa negri

Squaw Bread: A Cheesecake Factory Replica by Baking Barrister

Love the brown bread at TCF? I do. This recipe is the result of a half dozen batches and comes pretty close to the real thing.

texas date loaf candy by Marlin Rinehart

This is a delicious old-fashioned Texas recipe similar to fudge but is shaped into a log and sliced. I was surprised to learn from a Mexican cookbook it is also made in old Mexico.

Sand Tarts by Jann from PA

These are a roll out and cut sugar cookie very popular with the PA Dutch. They were made only for Christmas!

Salmorejo Soup by YepRecipes

A Spanish pureed tomato soup served cold and topped with hard boiled egg and homemade Spanish style chorizo sausage.

Bottom Round Roast Beef by Catherine Pappas

Persimmon Jam by Elena Jimenez

This is an easy recipe, and you can store it in a glass container and keep it in your fridge!

Chocolate Turtle Bundt Cake by Terri Jordan

"A chocolate lovers dream" .... This cake is dense, yet very moist and a definite crowd pleaser.

Whole Wheat Oat Sandwich Bread by YepRecipes

A soft sandwich bread made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and bread flour.

Beef Chow Fun by YepRecipes

Marinated beef stir-fried with ginger, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, and flat rice noodles.

Texas Style Pinto Beans by Sergio Hernandez

Slightly spicy cumin, cilantro and jalapenos lend a Southwestern Tex/Mex flair to tender pinto beans in this recipe. I've added a ham hock and/or bacon for added flavor. Goes well with the spanish rice recipe I've posted.