PENNETTE SHRIMP WITH BASIL PESTO. by mariarosaria

I love the basil (I like a good Neapolitan my plant fresh basil), but I go crazy for shrimp as well, so I decided to experiment with this combination and I must say that the result was really great, sweet taste with a bitter aftertaste and perfumed the I think Basil goes well with the tasty and porposo shrimp, plus a few other…

Catalina Mexican Salad by Elsie Pines

A Giveaway and homemade Mexican Chorizo by Spicie Foodie

I'm happy to announce my first giveaway to go along with this recipe. First we'll talk about the recipe then the giveaway. Chorizo, when Europeans hear this word they think of a fermented cured red sausage. But when North Americans hear chorizo they think of a crumbly meat red sausage. Spanish chorizo and Mexican chorizo are very…

Creamy Potato Soup by Kiki Thompson

This soup is very palatable to the buds. Blended ingredients like sauteed garlic and onion make this perfect on a cold and rainy day

Tembleque (Coconut Custard) by Kiki Thompson

Guest Post by Anthony Thompson This weeks post is different and special at the same time. I asked my other half to do a guest post. Anthony has been to many parts of the world including Puerto Rico. He lived there for nearly 2 years and has grown to love the food, people, and the culture. So, being that this weeks recipe comes from…

Chicken Satay & A Peanut Dipping Sauce by Baking Barrister

Going out to eat is expensive, so I try to make it at home. This typical Thai fare turned out better than any I've ever paid for at a restaurant and comes complete with a healthier peanut sauce made from (gasp) actual peanuts--not peanut butter!

Chili made my way by Candice Goodyear

This chili has a little bit of spice to it. I searched and searched and couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I took my top three and made my own. My husband loves it, his dad thinks it is too spicy but heck on a cold winter's day it really warms the body up.

Frosted Pumpkin Squares by Rachael Monaco

Enjoy a frosted pumpkin square with a cup of hot chocolate, tea or hot spiced apple cider on a cool Autumn afternoon or evening. The applesauce reduces the calories and fat in this wonderful dessert, and it doesn't change the texture or taste at all. Make it even better by making your own cocoa mix!

Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies by Joann Mathias