OVEN ROASTED APRICOTS WITH THYME, STRAWBERRY GRANITE, CACAO CROQUANT by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

OVEN ROASTED APRICOTS WITH THYME, STRAWBERRY GRANITE, CACAO CROQUANT

RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

RICH CHOCOLATE CAKE

Cheesy n' Crispy Shepard's Casserole by Smokinhotchef

This recipe is a homage to the classic Shepard's Pie. A shower of cheddar cheese compliments the crisp crunchiness of tater tots that replace the traditional mashed potatoes. Crushed sour cream and onion potato chips add the starchy thickness to the filling. This one dish,three course meal goes scandeliciously with a simple green…

Decadent Cherry Chocolate Dirtcake by Smokinhotchef

Spring and summer is busy season for a favorite southern dessert, dirtcake. It contains no dirt and isn't even a cake. What it is however, is a very delicious and creamy layered dessert, perfect for any occasion. Fresh and sweet cherries really put this dessert over the top. The hardest part is figuring out what serving bowl to…

Grilled Shrimp Tacos by Carolinaheartstrings

I cannot get enough of them. I love everything about this dish. Depending on how spicy you like your shrimp you can grill them with no spice, a little spice or lots of spice. I like mine grilled with just a dusting of chili powder. Use your favorite kind of shell, corn or flour, crispy or not and pile the shrimp high with my pico…

Sugar Molds for Creative Decorating by Claudia lamascolo

Here is an easy way to mold sugar and make whatever you want for a party theme. The molds are inexpensive at party and dollar stores.

Bacon Grilled Scallops by Claudia lamascolo

What a great flavored scallop with a secret butter sauce that makes these over the top amazing!

Chocolate wontons by mildlyindian

What can be more satisfying that oooey gooey chocolate in a crispy crunchy exterior…

Kiwi Salsa by Jennifer Sikora

Instead if using tomatoes to make a salsa, try something new. In this recipe, kiwi becomes the main ingredient! It is delicious!

Big Ole Southern Biscuits w/ Flax Seeds by Smokinhotchef

Nothing says southern hospitality like big, hot and buttery biscuits. I learned the basics of "ho' cakes" by the time I was 10 years old. This recipe pairs well with just about anything and has a healthy dose of one of the new super foods- flax seeds. These decadent biscuits go especially well with another southern favorite,…

Who knew Guacamole could be so easy (and tasty)? by Nick Roche

I must confess that I've never made Guacamole before. It has always been so convenient for others to make or bring to a party that it never really crossed my mind to do it myself; however, the other day there were two nice sized Avocados staring at me in the face on the kitchen counter, perfectly ripe, not too soft, not too hard. The…

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers by Char's Kitchen

Easy Southwest Chicken by Beth Roan

Quick, easy and versatile tex-mex meal

Chipotle Black Bean Humus by Mama D

This is a spicy humus/bean dip I made to dip with pita chips, veggies or to spread on wraps or sandwiches. Reduce the amount of chipotle peppers if it's too spicy,

GaJaR-Ka-HaLwA by Sangeeta Shah

In all most, 5 out of ten Hindi movies the name of this sweet...delicious..famous sweet dish is mentioned...:D Traditional,halwa required lots of ghee,khoya,sugar and time too...I love that version too,but just to save some of my time and calorie,I made this one,as I wanted to eat this sweet,bcoz you know friends,in India,winter…