Artichoke Heart, Cheese and Basil Appetizer by David Van Buskirk

Warm, cheesy, bubbly cheese:::drink some wine and enjoy your day...and top it off with some toasted bread or tortilla chips...life is good....

Chicken Pot Pie by B Innes

Chicken pot pie is one the great comfort foods of all time! With a little work and fresh vegetables it is a meal that will satisfy everyone. If you happen to be an accomplished baker by all means make your own pastry dough, adding a few savory spices to add to the mix. Again if you are comfortable rolling out dough and cutting it…

Niman Ranch Pork Chop Milanese by George Formaro

Sauteed Pineapple Salad by Wendi Taylor

Delicious sauteed pineapple slices with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce and sprinkled with grated cheddar cheese. Perfect salad course for holiday meals or dinner parties.

Marinated Skirt Steak Tacos - Tacos de Carne Asada by Chez la mere

Creole Crabmeat Pie by Amos Miller

While this wonderful recipe is often used as a stuffing for everything from zucchini to fish to chicken and pork, try it iinside your favorite pie crust for a show stopping entree. You can also use it as an appetizer in minature pie shells for a great party treat. This treat can be served out of the oven or out of the refrigerator.…

Country Captain Chicken Curry by myra byanka

No one is certain about the origin of this American curry dish. It is known that sea vessels that docked at Low Country ports (South Carolina and Georgia) began arriving with Indian spices in the early 1800s. Serve this stew over Classic Rice Pilaf or Arturo's Coconut Rice.

pate brisee (crust for potpie) by Chez la mere

courtesy http://figjamandlimecordial.com/ and Silver Palate Good Times cookbook

bacon jam by Chez la mere

Kansas City BBQ Sauce by myra byanka

Easy prep general purpose bbq sauce. It's a touch sweet, so good with pulled pork, or baby backs.

Buttermilk Biscuits by Kyra Martin

These biscuits are amazing! I make them all the time. They're good for everything. Add a little sugar and they make amazing shortcakes. They can be savvory or sweet. The cheese can be easily omitted for plain biscuits or replaced with another kind of cheese; herbs can be added. Add fruit. The possibilities are endless. Original…

Salsa Ranchera by Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico

Salsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats, eggs, or anything served in a tortilla.

Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce by myra byanka

Frank's or homemade? Give this a try. It's just as good, and cheaper. Make it as hot as you want. As is, it's moderately hot.

Coffee Can Date-nut Bread by Chez la mere

courtesy julie moskin cook fight ny times

Potato Crusty Chicken by J. Gino Genovesi

Potato flakes coating gives the chicken a crusty surface and keeps the chicken juicy and tender. The taste is amazing.