Homemade Maple Syrup Vinaigrette by Micheline

This delicious, sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette is achieved by mixing olive oil, pure maple syrup, dijon, apple-cider vinegar, herbs and orange zest. Tastes much better than commercial salad dressings.

spicy grilled cheese by linda brewer

lunch or appetizer this is quick and easy with a kick! mix and match other ingredients ham or other luncheon meat bacon diced shrimp mixed cheeses

Tootsie Roll by Parsley Sage

This week's book club book was Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. I won't spoil it for you if you've never read it, but let's just say it is very intense. To help lighten the mood, I pulled out one of the recipes I got from Jake Wesley Stewart - bartender extraordinaire - to keep things sweet. Again, I didn't have any of his…

Fresh Blueberry Margarita by Meg @ Zest New York

A fresh blueberry margarita, made with real lime juice, white tequila, and a tiny bit of maple syrup for sweetness.

no guilt smoothies by Jane Summers

these smoothies can be made with any of your favorite fruits, I prefer to make them with frozen fruit that I picked or bought at the local farmers market when in season..frozen works best for adding thickness. For an adult summer drink, add your favorite liquer or snapps.

TY TINI by Devin

yummy citrusy low cal martini. enjoy!

Caramel Topped Ice Cream Dessert by Orph

From Land O Lakes website July 11, 2011

Bombay Sapphire East Red Snapper by Gary Hayward

Asian influenced style Bloody Mary using Bombay Sapphire East. Bombay Sapphire East is a new Gin from the House of Bombay, with the addition of Lemongrass and Black Peppercorns. This drinks helps to highlight these flavors. Great food pairing cocktail with lots of savory and umami flavors.

KEEP GUACAMOLE FRESH by GARY ESTESS

THIS IS WHAT I LEARNED CHRISTMAS DAY AND IT WORKS. YOU WILL DO IT A LOT. IT IS SO EASY. JEANIE HUTNYAK

SUPERFRUIT MOJITO by Devin

GARLIC BUTTER by GARY ESTESS

THERE TIMES WHEN THE SIMPLE THING YOU CAN DO THAT TASTE GOOD. THIS IS ONE OF THEM. WE USE THIS ON FISH, BEEF, STEAK, TURKEY, PASTA IT KEEPS A LONG TIME IN THE ICE BOX.

BAR-B-Q SAUCE ESTESS STYLE by GARY ESTESS

I THINK THAT A GOOD SAUCE MEANS IT WILL CUT GREASE, NOT TO SWEET, AND WILL MAKE BREAD DISSOLVE IN YOUR MOUTH. THIS RECIPE WE CAME UP WITH MANY YEARS AGO YOU WILL NOT LIKE IT YOU WILL LOVE IT AND IT STAYS GOOD A LONG TIME IN THE REFRIG.

Miso Horny Gourmet Reduction by Smokinhotchef

;-). This recipe was created to complement a roast pork recipe I have. I was amazed at how well the simple ingredients turned the Sunday pork roast into a spendid affair! I had some left over,and it complemented chicken the next day equally well!! As for the name, well I like a little fire with the smoke in the kitchen, plus the…

Black Cherry High by HYDRIVE Energy Water

Quench your thirst with style this spring and summer with this hand crafted mocktail recipe from the certified and award-winning cocktail guru, Lymer, who bartends at tesori in Chicago, and combines his professional expertise with an artistic flare.

Native Salted Egg Salad by ShaleeDP

One fast side dish or salad recipe that I enjoy anytime.