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.

Grandma Beckeys Macaroni Salad by Randy

This Macaroni salad has a sweet and sour taste to it because of the olives and sugar that are in it.

Avocado all dressed up for the New Year by Nick Roche

Well, it's finally 2013 and we're still here. December 21st came and went just like any other day, ticking minute by minute, hour by hour, until it reached its destination, December 22nd. Like all doomsday predictions of the past, this one proved its doom as well. The proof is in the pudding, we're still standing, this January 1st,…

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…

Italian Vegetable Stew Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a large pot of stew that feeds many people and get a few loaves of bread your going to need it to sop up the juices.

Poaças stuffed pastry. This one has potato. by CARI GULOW

Stuffed pastry.

Killer Guacamole by Steve Knowles

People rave about this straight-forward guacamole. Simple to prepare, easily adjusted to your (or your guests') tastes, it's a great start to a BBQ meal.

Yellow Rice by carie james- dolabaille

OK guys I'm new... here goes.This is a recipe my mom usually makes for Christmas, but I find you can use all year long.

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Bubbie Sadie's Pineapple Cheese Cake by Miri

Beer Grilled Pork Chops by Chef Smith

Peanut Butter Pie by Chef Smith

Peanut Butter Pie by ArcticGypsy

This amazingly easy, frozen dessert is a sure hit, no matter where you want to serve it. For a lighter taste (and an extra pie), use twice the whipped cream and an extra pie crust.

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cayenne Butter Cream by Windle Grissett

Tropical Smoothie by Andrew Gluntz

This smoothie is great for during the summer or winter, spring or fall. It feels like you are in paradise. (NOTE: Does not actually take you to the beach)