Easy Candied Pecans by Salad Foodie

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl.

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft, plump, cookie this one is the best I think. I have tried different chocolate chips recipes, but I was not happy with a flat, thin cookie.. Enjoy!

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…

Fresh chili paste by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fresh chili paste

Holiday Pomegranate Martini by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Move over Cosmopolitan…The Pomegranate Martini is all the rage. This sexy ruby cocktail is loaded with antioxidants and full of flavor thanks to the fresh pomegranate juice. I love to drink pomegranate juice daily, adding it to iced green tea, so it makes sense to enjoy it in a pretty martini. It’s fruity, tart and not too sweet.…

Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos Miller

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade!

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The kids could make their own snack after school, lunch, dinner, the list goes on and on. Topping suggestions are available on the blog post!

Salsa by miansari66

Salsa is a very tasty and tangy tomato sauce. Try my this recipe and enjoy.

The sangria, perfect to cool this summer. by chefgonin

In a glass jar, put the chopped fruit, sugar and spirits, stir with a wooden spoon and quickly dissolves the soda and then add the wine. It is important that the wine and soda are very cold . Just when serving ice is added to stirring quickly to this very cold sangria. Place the jar on the table with empty glasses and each is…

Creme de Menthe Pillows by BearNakedBaker

Skinny Baked Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Peanut Sauce by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

“Meatless Mondays” or any day of the week never tasted so yummy with these skinny vegetarian egg rolls! You normally wouldn’t think egg rolls would be healthy but these actually are! They’re loaded with good-for-you broccoli slaw, cabbage and other veggies. Plus they’re baked, not fried and served with a peanut butter dipping sauce,…

Herbed Olive Sandwich Loaf by Salad Foodie

Hone your artisan baking skills making this savory Italian loaf bread. Olives, garlic, rosemary and Parmesan cheese flavors predominate, and tantalize everyone at home while baking. Use slices as an accompaniment to any Italian entree, or create a sandwich or open-face with sliced meats and/or cheeses. The recipe can be made in a…

Top of the Line Banana Nut Bread by J. Gino Genovesi

This bread is light and tender yet firm,, and has a mixture of flavors appealing to the taste buds. I began cooking at any early age and mostly used family recipes. However, over the years I have tried many bread recipes and eventually came up with this one. The blend of orange and lemon is satisfying.

Appetizers from Valencia -Cod dumplings by chefgonin

Valencia is a Mediterranean city in the cuisine culture is very important, do you know the Valencian recipes?, Discover them in http://valenciagastronomic.blogspot.com.es

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was…