Glazed Doughnuts by Foodiewife

I spotted this recipe on “Colleen’s Recipes” food blog. Wow, are these ever good! They are light and airy, and the glaze is perfect. Take note of some very useful tips to help your doughnuts turn out perfectly.

Apache Rattlesnake Fry by James Buel

Shrimp Cakes by Mary Joseph

These are great on a bed of mixed greens (maybe with goat cheese & tomatoes), layered with Fontina cheese & tartar sauce on sliced sourdough, over rice or eaten between bun.

Spicy Tilapia by AuntiePatti

This is a family favorite.

Maryland-style Crab Cakes by Frank Fariello

There are lots of ways of making crab cakes, but the basic ingredients are crab meat (obviously!), preferably either lump--which I used--or backfin, mayonnaise, egg and just enough bread crumbs to bind the mixture.

Pan-fried Soft Shell Crab with "Italian" Coleslaw by Frank Fariello

One of the things I miss most about Italy is the wonderful Mediterranean seafood. But there is at least one area where North America may best the old country--soft-shell crab, especially here on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.Those of us living here are especially lucky to have the exquisite soft-shell blue crab, whose season begins…

Huevos Rancheros by Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico

A popular breakfast found in most Mexican restaurants. This is an authentic recipe, colorful, nutritious and easy to make.

Texas Chicken Fried Steak by Sheila Durham

This is Texas on a plate! Use a 1/2 inch sirloin and you won't be disappointed. Keep your oil a consistent 350 to375 to prevent absorbing to much oil or burning. If you want it to be authentic, need to make a nice thick white gravy. Please don't put brown gravy on this steak....it's just not Texas when you do!! Enjoy this with white…

Taco Casserole by Katrina

Quick and easy one dish dinner!

Herb Flecked Venison Burgers by Smokinhotchef

One of the best things about rural country living is the access and availability of wild game. Venison nourished the early settlers and Indians in days of olde. Venision makes for a terrific meal and it is a sustainable food source. Lean and earthy, venison can be substituted for any red meat and cut as well! As a part of my live…

Fasnachts by Glenn

Potato doughnuts traditionally served on Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent. Originally done to use up lard and others of the typical foods that were given up for Lent. Many in Lancaster County, PA consider it good luck to have a Fasnacht on Fasnacht Day. Traditionally the dough was cut into squares and fried but new…

Chicken Piccata Made Easy by Stan Jenkins

This is an easy Chicken Piccata recipe that can be made in minutes. Do NOT use margarine. Use only real butter. That is the secret to this recipe's success.

Chicken With Three Peppers Skillet Meal by Salad Foodie

Tri-colored bell peppers are the showy appeal in this fast-to-fix skillet chicken entrée. Add a side of brown or white rice and fresh green salad and it's a healthy weeknight comfort meal. This is based on my recollections of a recipe I tried several years ago but couldn't locate - it comes fairly close and we liked this version a…

Alcapurria by ANNEMARIE RIVERA

Alcapurria is basically a fritter made of green bananas and yautia (taro root) and stuffed with meat. I have also had them made with yucca (cassava root), which are extra tasty. If you happen to find yourself in Puerto Rico you can find them sold in the roadside kiosks and cuchifritos. They are best enjoyed sitting on the beach…

Crispy Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches with Red Cabbage Slaw by Colleen Mcconnell

This sandwich is so full of interesting textures and flavors that you won't even miss the meat.