Chinese Chicken Salad by Patricia Last

Chocolate Chip Orange Cake by Penny Hawkins

The classic combination of oranges and chocolate come together in this spectacular Chocolate Chip Orange Cake that’s soaked in orange syrup, so it needs no frosting (making it easier to pack and transport to your picnic).

Polly's Crackers by Heather Smith

I found this recipe in a "Handed Down" recipe book my mom gave me... This is a very simple snack to make for your family or to take along anywhere! It stays fresh for at least 3 weeks if kept in an airtight container or zip lock bag.

Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake by Joann Mathias

Sweet Pickles In 15 Minutes. Just In Time For The 4th! by kathy gori

It's been busy here in Sonoma getting ready for our annual 4th of July barbecue. In planning our menu this year, we decided to go for the traditional American organic beef burgers with all the fixings, two kinds of coleslaw, James Beards' sour cream slaw, a tart Indian cabbage dish, an Indian style potato salad, mixed wild greens…

Red, White and Blueberry Cupcakes With Rum Icing by Michelle

These red, white and blueberry cupcakes with rum icing can be modified to fit your time and taste. For the buttercream frosting we used imitation rum, but you can substitute imitation vanilla if the rum is too sweet. To decorate the cupcakes we used the Wilton 12-Piece Cupcake Decorating Set. But, if you need to save time, you can use…

Incredible Rum Punch by Nancy Miyasaki

This simple recipe was a HUGE hit at our last pool party. Once the guys got a sip of it, they finished off their beers and started drinking the punch. I ended up making 3 batches. When I ran out of Coconut Rum I started using Myers. Coconut is my preference, but both were great! Super easy to make compared to other favorites of…

Carrots & Orange Wholewheat Muffin's/Cup Cakes..;) by shruthisingh4

Let them eat cup cakes...Put the carrot's on Top..;) When it comes to getting your toddler to eat healthy food yet something that looks more like what all other children buy from the supermarket & eat...well "healthy carrot muffins", there couldn't be a better answer at least for the moment when i don't have too much time to…

Lemon Limoncello Bars by SquirrelBakes

Buttery shortbread crust with a smooth and tart lemon and limoncello filling.

Banana boats by Jennifer Jevons

Camping in the summer is a fun and inexpensive vacation you can take with friends, family or your loved one. You can camp at the beach, state park, or even your very own backyard. All you need is a tent, some sleeping bags, a campfire or grill and of course some great recipes. Check out these summer camping treats and sweets that are…

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.

Summer Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler by Kiki Thompson

This weeks recipe was inspired by all of the rhubarb recipes I’ve seen pop up within the last week on blogs that I am following! With summer FINALLY around the corner here in Utah, I decided to come up with a “summer” cobbler. The recipe that finally got my baking pants into gear was this Rhubarb & Strawberry Lemonade recipe I checked…

Carrabba's Italian Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms by Evelyn Scott

These are a great summertime meal.

Jamaican "Beef" Patties by Kiki Thompson

Coming from a Jamaican background, many times my palate craves the blended flavors of curry. So I veganized one of my favorite treats, Jamaican Beef Patties. These are kind of similar to Mexican empinadas, but spicy I was kind of skeptical at first, but you can not tell the difference…it’s all about the seasoning when it comes down…

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus by Robyn Medlin

This is a great appetizer for entertaining as the recipe doesn’t require that much prep and you can hang out with your friends outside while the asparagus do their thing on the grill. Your friends will rave over this dish!