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.

Torte di granchio ( Crab Cakes) by J. Gino Genovesi

Crab cakes became popular along the coastlines of mid Atlantic States, the Gulf Coasts and Italy as well. It is a simple and tasty way to serve crab meat and can be fried or baked. Crab cakes can be made ahead of time and later reheated to sweeten the appetite. Ideal for picnics and outings. Try making sandwiches topped with…

Casablanca Curried Chicken (Tagine) by Salad Foodie

A healthy Moroccan thick stew or tagine to enjoy with rice, couscous or pita bread. Suit the degree of curry and hot pepper to your family’s taste. Lamb or beef can be subbed for chicken. Leftovers improve in flavor, and freeze well too.

Peanutty Banana Streusel Muffins by Salad Foodie

A nice crunch of peanuts and subtle taste of banana combine in these muffins to make a welcome breakfast or brunch bread. NOTE: To substitute buttermilk for regular milk in these muffins, reduce the baking powder to 1/2 teaspoon and add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

Lacycakes - Best Pancake Recipe! by Lacy DeVeney

This is the recipe for pancakes that I used at my cafe, Lacy's Kitchen Cafe, and currently use for breakfast & brunch catering events - includes my secret ingredient - makes all the difference!

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon) by Salad Foodie

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09) does just that. I stayed fairly close to its version and am glad I did. We loved the smoky flavor bacon imparts to cheesy pasta, and the extra zing from hot sauce. You will need a broiler-safe baking dish or pan for this. I used…

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.)

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Beer Grilled Pork Chops by Chef Smith

Golden Bacon Cornbread by Chef Smith

Buttermilk Biscuits by Chef Smith

So good you are gonna wanna slap your grandma!

Peanut Butter Pie by Chef Smith

Pork Tenderloin Scallopine with Dried Cherry Sauce by Debi Shawcross

Cinnamon-Spiced Moroccan Chicken by Chef Smith

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker