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…

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL with a KICK by Martha Little

Hot Wings by Hungry Harps

Finding the perfect Hot Wing recipe was no easy feat. I tried numerous recipes with no luck, so I decided to give it a try on my own. The wings turned out pretty good, but not great. So, I started my search again – I wanted needed a recipe that fit my specifications of crispy, spicy and delicious. Well, the time has come… I have found…

Plum Pineapple Jam by Salad Foodie

I devised this recipe when I wanted a variation of plum jam and thought why not use canned crushed pineapple? The result was beautiful jewel-tone jam with a pleasing fruit combo of flavors and textures. No added commercial pectin here, so if the thought of standing and stirring, oh about a half hour, scares you away, go with the…

mashed potatoes by david spottiswood

These are special, and go well with the pan gravy recipe I am posting. Using Yukon Gold potatoes, you can either leave all the skins on, or, as I do, peel half the potatoes. This recipe is for four. I omit the salt if serving with the pan gravy (the bacon makes the gravy salty enough)

Cheesy Garlic Knots by Veronica Gantley

These knot are fabulous with a hot cup of soup or with a big plate of spaghetti.

Ranch Jalapeno Dip Recipe by BobbyandStarla Brady

zippy ranch-style dip. The recipe, from a local Mexican restaurant, stirs up a creamy blend that tastes great with crunchy tortilla chips or raw

Nuwave Pork Roast by Sharon Tison

This is a make ahead recipe. Buy a large pork roast when it goes on sale. Divide it into one pound portions. Then follow the recipe below.

New Mexican Red Chile Chicken by John Spottiswood

This recipe is very similar to the Southwestern Green Chile chicken I posted, but uses flavorful dried New Mexico chiles instead of fresh green chiles. Personally, I liked this version slightly better, but it was close. A mix of the two is ideal. I found ground New Mexican chile at the Safeway near us in part of the spice section…

Mrs. Harvey’s White Fruitcake by Salad Foodie

Let me say right up front - fruitcake gets a bad rap. My theory is that many object to the darker types, with lots of spice and molasses. Or the sheer size or amount of this rich cake is enough to last folks til next Christmas. You will be pleasantly surprised though with Mrs. Harvey’s White Fruitcake. In the ’50s, Lucile Harvey…