Sweet Potato Waffles by Carolinaheartstrings

We are celebrating the sweet potato crop here in North Carolina with a month of delicious recipes. What better way to begin the month then with one of my favorite breakfast foods. Waffles! This recipe is easy and tastes so good on a cool fall morning or when you decide to have breakfast for dinner. Drizzle maple syrup and pecans…

Savory Baked Sweet Corn by Julia Ann Souders

A farm dish makes it to the city table. Use fresh sweet corn for a tasty creamy hot side dish with fried chicken and green beans. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com All rights…

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Cinco De Mayo!) by "Cheffie Cooks"

Delicious and easy grilled corn to celebrate Cinco De Mayo! Enjoy.

Guacamole by Beth Roan

Thank goodness colors have changed since the 70's. Remember when guacamole green was the color of most people's kitchens?? My sister and her boyfriend had a guacamole cook-off and Kyle's was the winner. I had been scared of guacamole ever since I was about 8. I finally decided to try it and I have to say it was way better than what I…

Healthty Toddler Muffins by Randa Derkson

Mini muffins for toddlers loaded with veggies & fruits. Contains little sugar. Recipe source: http://thebewitchinkitchen.com/2013/05/healthy-toddler-muffins.html

Veggie Dumplin Chowder by Suzi

I put this recipe on my web site for my daughter, Marie to make for her family, which was easier than telling her how to do it over the phone. The photo is hers and it looks like she added peas. I hate peas so I don't put them in. Traditionally this is as good ole Southern dish better known as Chicken and Dumplings, but being a…

Las Vegas Recipe Guru Jalapeno Marinated Carrots and Onions by Las Vegas Recipe Guru Summerlin

This is a real great vegetable snack with a kick. If you like more hotness, just add more peppers and juice. Add another jar for more peppers if desired. The longer it sits the better.

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots by Peanut Butter and Peppers

Sweet and Savory roasted carrots a perfect side dish that would compliment any meal.

Butternut Squash Quick Bread by David St. John

Baby Cauliflower Soup by Jennie McCluskey

Packed with healthy veggies, a soup for the kids. This soup I have made for my infant and toddler. Try it. You might like it. Hopefully, more importantly, they will like it! If you have trouble getting them to eat it, which I doubt, then freeze it in an ice cube tray and take out a cube and mix into your kids mashed potatoes or…

Savory Creole Sweet Potato Casserole by Amos Miller

No sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the yams. It is good to venture outside your comfort zone from time to time - and this is a good way to start! I was set on this culinary path in 1987 when first introduced to Chef Austin Leslie at Chez Helene in New Orleans.…

Spinach Soup with Lemon and Sour Cream by Carolinaheartstrings

This month’s Improv Challenge hosted by Kristen from Frugal Antics of Harried Homemaker required the participants to use lemon and sour cream. Two things I love! Lemon is can be such a unique flavor when added to a main dish meal and sour cream, well . . . . . .. enough said. I put my thinking cap on and came up with this zesty,…

Zesty Vegetable Coleslaw by Robyn Savoie

Delight in light! Here's a slaw that boasts a healthful glow. Great during those summer heat waves. When cabbage comes into season, buy from a farmstand. Shred along with 1 carrot, using a Cuisinart food processor.

Cucumber-Onion Salad by RecipeKing

Cucumber-Onion Salad-is a delicious, quick and easy side salad recipe It takes only (15) minutes to prepare and then pop in the refrigerator to chill. Ingredients include: Cucumbers, onions, vinegar and sweetener. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low sugars, low carbohydrates, heart-healthy,…

Cream of Cauliflower Soup by "Cheffie Cooks"

Outstanding creamed soup served with sharp cheddar cheese! Yum.