Southwestern Mac & Cheese by Patti Fisher

Southwestern Mac & Cheese, we have to laugh, of all the recipes we get asked for from gourmet to down home, what we get the most requests for is macaroni and cheese. Our date night was coming up so I asked Ken what he was in the mood for thinking he would say steak or ribs. Nope, he wanted a creamy mac & cheese with a little flavor…

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.)

Moist Chocolate Layer Cake by Teddy Hedrington

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!

Squash Soup by Chef Smith

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

Cheesy Grit Souffle by Chef Smith

Bread Pudding by Chef Smith