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.

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

Killer Shrimp by John Spottiswood

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much character, but their "killer" shrimp drew a loyal crowd. I recently heard that it had closed, so I've tried to recreate it with help from a few others who have tried. I think what most the…

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.

Italian Spinach Soup by John Spottiswood

Suprise, surprise. Another amazing recipe adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essential's of Italian Cooking. This is one of my bibles. Not only did I love this spinach soup, but all four of my kids did too! Everyone had mutiple servings. We served it with simple sourdough toast, though Crostini (Italian croutons) is what Marcella…

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!

New England Clam Chowder by arthur jimenez

Easy, creamy traditional clam chowder without hassle.

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

Emeril's Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese by Deborrah Justice

Chocolate Turtle Bundt Cake by Terri Jordan

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

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.