Red Velvet Cheesecake by Meg Smith

This treat is so delicious, it is a must have on special occasions at my house. My husband loves cheesecake and my fave is red velvet- this Red Velvet Cheesecake is an excellent marriage of the two!

Frosted Pumpkin Squares by Rachael Monaco

Enjoy a frosted pumpkin square with a cup of hot chocolate, tea or hot spiced apple cider on a cool Autumn afternoon or evening. The applesauce reduces the calories and fat in this wonderful dessert, and it doesn't change the texture or taste at all. Make it even better by making your own cocoa mix!

Crock Pot Chili Beans by Carolina Create

I love these Chili Beans. Easy to make. Throw it all in a crock pot and in 3-4 hours you have delicious chili beans. The toppings give it a special taste, mmmm!!! My kids LOVE these too!

Polly's Easy and Versatile Meatballs for Spaghetti, Albondigas Soup, Minestrone & Subs with Marinara by Miss Polly Motzko

This is the EASY and EFFICIENT way to make meatballs and the great thing about it is once you mix them up-with the aid of your large mixer like Kitchen aid, then you shape them and then they BAKE while you do other things. This made 2 large pans of…

Split Pea Soup with Baby Purple Crusted Baked Potatoes by Kiki Thompson

Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted last. Things have been insanely busy around here. We had family in town for a month. I was also struggling to come up with recipes that were less fattening but still tasted good, so I needed that time as well to get my creative cooking skills into gear :) Anyway, last night I really wanted…

Salmon Pasta Salad by Jennie McCluskey

Bowtie pasta with salmon. Delicious and not too heavy. Simple and easy. My daughters enjoy it, its a nice summer lunch time food.

Tuna Macaroni by Deepti Naik

Sister's Mac 'n Cheese by Winelady Cooks

When you think of comfort food you think of something hot, fattening, rich and loaded with calories. Mac and Cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods but it does have a bit too much fat and cholesterol -- my doctor would not approve.... So my sister "the cook" shared with me her recipe which I tried and it was really very…

Polly's Crackers by Heather Smith

I found this recipe in a "Handed Down" recipe book my mom gave me... This is a very simple snack to make for your family or to take along anywhere! It stays fresh for at least 3 weeks if kept in an airtight container or zip lock bag.

Tembleque (Coconut Custard) by Kiki Thompson

Guest Post by Anthony Thompson This weeks post is different and special at the same time. I asked my other half to do a guest post. Anthony has been to many parts of the world including Puerto Rico. He lived there for nearly 2 years and has grown to love the food, people, and the culture. So, being that this weeks recipe comes from…

Creamy Spinach Pillows by Kiki Thompson

Before my family and I changed to a plant-based diet, one of our absolute favorite recipes was the Tuna Puff or others may call it Chicken Pillows. So I decided to come up with a vegan version of one and the ending result being Creamy Spinach Pillows. They turned out better than I actually thought they would I tried looking for a…

"Cheezy" Kale Chips & Mojitos by Kiki Thompson

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Crab Claw by Blackswan

Pumpkin Soup is a cheerful addition to any meal, plus it’s full of vitamins & minerals & is a wonderful dish to please the whole family. I’d made this traditional soup with a twist, adding Crab Claw to this dish on Mother’s Day. I've also included potato & carrot in the recipe to give it a good mix as pumpkin is sweet. Adding…

Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake by Kiki Thompson

I had tested many vegan cheesecakes and came really close to the dairy form, but this is it! The flavoring and everything is just perfect! It's decadent. It's probably not the best option when it comes to staying healthy, but it's nice to know that I have an option when I get those cravings for cheesecake :)

Gluten Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting by Shawn Christopher

When you're gluten free, there are certain things that you really miss. Chocolate cake and cupcakes were one of the things Shawn yearned for and I vowed to make them. These are super yummy and will delight everyone, gluten free or not.