RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE

Fresh Garden Salad with Balsamic Marinade by Salad Foodie

A summertime side with plenty of garden vegetables in a pleasant balsamic marinade. Add grilled meat or fish and dessert and dinner is a cinch. Allow 30-60 minutes marinating time before serving (though it can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours if preferred.)

Marinated Roasted Pepper Canape by Chef Smith

The pepper mixture can be made ahead of time.

Flaxseed Shortcake by Windle Grissett

This is a simple, easy shortcake that may be used with any fruit topping, cobbler or as a breakfast biscuit served the preserves and butter.

SLAPPY COOKIE OR SAD HAPPY by GARY ESTESS

THE NAME COMES FROM MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. THIS RECIPE, MY GRAND MOTHER ALWAYS MADE FOR US AS A SNACK. THERE SO GOOD YOU WANT TO EAT ALL OF THEM. THE NAME ALSO COMES FROM WHEN THEY BAKE, THEY PUFF UP AND THEN THEY FALL. EVERY TIME.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Salad Foodie

These peanut butter cookies have crunchy chopped peanuts and either chopped semisweet chocolate chunks or jumbo chocolate chips. They are somewhat chewy and moist if the baking is followed carefully, though you can bake an extra minute or two for a crisper version if you prefer (see Photo 2.)

Moist Chocolate Layer Cake by Teddy Hedrington

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cayenne Butter Cream by Windle Grissett

Asian Style Chicken Salad by Chef Smith

Honey-Lime Fruit Salad by Chef Smith

Cheddar Potato Soup by Chef Smith

Great way to use up those leftover mashed potatoes. If you don't have any you can always use the instant taters...I just like the homemade ones that have a few chunks left in them....

Sausage Cheddar Balls by Chef Smith

Easy Broccoli Salad by Salad Foodie

A basic broccoli salad, easy to make and delicious as either an entree or side salad.

GARLIC CHICKEN by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

GARLIC CHICKEN