Fresh Fruit Smoothie by Tracy Rosenberg-Roso

So healthy, filling, a great way to start the day!

Balsamic Green Bean Salad by Mary Shaldibina

I prepared this salad on thanksgiving evening, and everybody liked it! The tangy flavors and crunch of this eye-appealing side complement any special meal or holiday potluck. Also, the best part is that you can prepare it ahead.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars by Beth Griffin

A family fall favorite, these wonderfully spiced, oooey-goooey dessert is a great addition to any Thanksgiving table or other fall/holiday gathering.

Strawberry Sorbet by Erin S

A delicious frozen strawberry dessert

Peanut Butter Cups by SoCal Sustenance

A 4 ingredient dead ringer for store bought Peanut butter cups!

Homemade Chunky Monkey Ice Cream by Beth Roan

Let me tell y'all, it's not easy taking a picture of ice cream in Texas in July. It's a good thing I got this picture on the first shot because it looked like milk by the last picture. My favorite ice cream is Ben & Jerry's Chunky Monkey and once again I had bananas that were going to go bad. So I thought I'd try to recreate it…

Mexican Coleslaw by Denise Sherin

I looked over a lot of Mexican flavored coleslaws and this is what I came up with...we wanted full flavor to go with our fish tacos and this fit the bill.

Salsa Bandera (Flag Salsa) by Rocio Herbert

Typical Mexican fresh salsa. It gets its name from the colors in the Mexican Flag.

Kiwi Salsa by Jennifer Sikora

Instead if using tomatoes to make a salsa, try something new. In this recipe, kiwi becomes the main ingredient! It is delicious!

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing with Bibb Lettuce Salad by Deborrah Justice

Ketchup Recipe by David St. John

Regular ketchup is chock full of sugar, salt, preservatives and all sorts of things you probably don't want to think much about. Low Sugar and Low Salt ketchups cost $3 for a small bottle. With this recipe you can make 12 ounces for less than 50¢. It tastes best after the seasonings have a chance to blend, but it can be used right…

Mint Chocolate Crunch Squares by Jenn's Baking Chamber

Heavenly mango sorbet by Tiffany Muehlbauer

Mango kissed with lime

cherry cheese cake by charisse gibbons

Strawberry Swirl by Andra Kiser

When I was in junior high, my Home Ec teacher taught us this recipe...and I love it still! I have to say, it's by far the best thing I learned that semester. My parents loved it, too, and frequently requested this dessert. It tastes like a combination between cheesecake and ice cream pie. My tastebuds are screaming right now for…