Creole Pralines by Amos Miller

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature treats in the Big Easy! It is time to play 'soft ball', and we're not talking the sport - we're talking Creole candy. When the recipe calls for your concoction on the stove to reach the…

Tropical Snowdrops by BearNakedBaker

The dried fruit can be anything you'd like, that's "Tropical". Cashews are also good to use....

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip by Amos Miller

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie is a registered dietician and a very dedicated health nut, I still like her recipes! Anyway, I love roasted sweet peppers and, having 3 reds on hand, some crumbled feta cheese and a lemon I…

Ellie's Black Bean & Chipotle Dip by Amos Miller

Thanks to Ellie Kreiger for this healthy and zippy dip - just the thing on a day when you're cooped up, watching movies or a sporting event. It comes together quickly and is ready to enjoy with your favorite chips. I like it as a side with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas.

Sausage Cheddar Balls by Chef Smith

Pinwheels by Chef Smith

Nanner Sushi by Chef Smith

Having to make cute little tea party foods for a little girls "upscale" tea party I was asked to make several finger sandwiches for the kids. I came up with a twist on the usual peanut butter sandwich and made it sophisticated. I actually eat this for a snack at work...

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies by Mary Joseph

*Using shortening instead of butter produces a thicker more ‘cake-like’ cookie. Don’t use margarine or butter substitutes!

Oreo Cookie Chunk Cupcakes by London Glendenning

Essentially, these consist of rough chunks of Oreo throughout, and a surprise of half of one resting at the very bottom. Then they were topped with vanilla buttercream frosting and sprinkled with Oreo cookie crumbles. Some of them were also garnished with half an oreo stuck on top- but I was warned that these tend to get soggy so I…

Vegan Apple Oatmeal Cinnamon Cake by Rich H

This guilt free "guilty pleasure" is a vegan delight...loaded with oatmeal and apples and flavored with cinnamon and brown sugar. Your guests will have a hard time saying "no thanks" to this delightful dessert treat!

Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole by Mia Nardozzi

Creamy southern style Macaroni and Cheese with a crunchy cracker topping. Great make ahead dish for events and holidays! Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Fruit Cocktail Cake by Micheline

This is a delicious, moist cake recipe made with fruit cocktail. It will become one of your favorite fruit cakes, trust me.

Jenny Craigs Italian Chicken Rolls by Micheline

This delicious, crispy chicken dish is from Jenny Craig's Simple Pleasures Cookbook. It reminds me of Chicken Kiev but with Italian flair. A serving is 253 calories, 9 grams of fat and 506 mgs of sodium.

Lentil Bulgar Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa by BearNakedBaker

Fruit salsa adds bright flavors. Serve with lime wedges for added zest. Serve a double burger and hold the BUNS!