Bean Soup, a Simple One by Dave McFarland

This is a crock pot soup, so you can just soak the beans over night, then add all the ingredients. Let the crock pot do the rest. I chose the faster method, here. You can also do the slow method, and let it cook the whole time on low for 8 hours. This is the kind of soup the I like to make a little different, each time I make it.…

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Beer Grilled Pork Chops by Chef Smith

Buttermilk Biscuits by Chef Smith

So good you are gonna wanna slap your grandma!

Crab Cakes by Chef Smith

Peanut Butter Pie by Chef Smith

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cayenne Butter Cream by Windle Grissett

Grilled Pork Loin with Pineapple Salsa by Chuck Trimble

Adjust the level of sweetness or heat in the salsa as a perfect compliment to the smokey-citrus flavor of the pork. I have had great success using much larger pork loins and putting them on my smoker for larger gatherings. Leaving the pork in the marinade for 24 or more hours will produce more intense flavors in the meat.

Black Bean Salsa by J. Gino Genovesi

This is quick and easy dish which is a must in summer time or picnic time.

Yummy Baked Chicken Thighs by Adam Janowski

I made this chicken recipe tonight using a number of sources for ideas and ended up making baked chicken thighs that were absolutely delish! The crust was crispy, the chicken was juicy, and the simple flavors melded well. I think were my best chicken thighs ever and I would love to hear from you if you decide to make them!…

Basil-Walnut Pesto by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.

Pork Chops with Bell Pepper and Caper Sauce by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

ONE OF MY FAVORTIES!!!!!! The combination of the bell peppers, shallots, capers sets for an AMAZING marriage to the pork chops. ;-)

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker

Asparagus Soup with Lemon Creme Fraiche Recipe by Parties That Cook

Chewy Chocolate Raisin Cookies by Chef Smith