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!

Jalapeno Poppers by Robyn Medlin

Beer Nuts (I also use this recipe for Pine Nuts in salads) by Tiffany

A game day pleaser!

Savory Creole Sweet Potato Casserole by Amos Miller

No sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the yams. It is good to venture outside your comfort zone from time to time - and this is a good way to start! I was set on this culinary path in 1987 when first introduced to Chef Austin Leslie at Chez Helene in New Orleans.…

Hawaiian Crest Salsa by Smokinhotchef

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my sisters and my brother Ken. I had just visited the supermarket, so I had lots of fresh ingredients on hand. My sister Gayle said this recipe reminded her of Hawaii and crisp freshness…

Southern Dump Cake by Patricia Martin

This quick desert will have your friends oohing and ahhing at your next get together. It is also a great any-time desert to surprise family with. 4 ingredients and you are set to go! This is my go-to desert whenever I want a taste of home.

Black Bean-Salsa Dip by RecipeKing

Black Bean-Salsa Dip is an easy and quick recipe with no cooking. The perfect recipe for the diet conscious also. Beans, tomato, corn and onions served with tortilla chips seasoned with lime juice and cumin. It ia a NO-FAT, NO-CHOLESTEROL, low sodium, low sugars, low carbohydrates, vegetarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, Weight Watchers…

Mmmmm.....Mutton Kofta by Saru

This is a lip-smacking main dish recipe that you can prepare.This kofta recipe is truly delicious as the koftas are crispy on outside and melts in your mouth while you bite them. You can make this yummy main dish recipe on pot lucks, kitty parties and get-togethers

Grilled Catfish with Blackbean Relish by BearNakedBaker

Serve it up with a fresh tossed salad or corn on the cob

Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole by Mia Nardozzi

Creamy southern style Macaroni and Cheese with a crunchy cracker topping. Great make ahead dish for events and holidays! Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli by Smokinhotchef

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my daughter Genesis loves it and enjoys this recipe as her main dish with no meat added. I feel great knowing my children can be satisfied with a meatless meal and still be happy!

Best Almond Butter Brownies Recipe by Betsy's Best

If gooey brownie are your thing then this is a delicious gluten-free decadent brownie recipe that you will love. Hints of cinnamon blends well with the cocoa powder and the almond butter and honey make for the perfect texture of a moist brownie.

Cheesy Pepperoni Fingers by Smokinhotchef

Looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer in the spur of the moment. Take cheese sticks and deli sliced pepperoni from ordinary to extraordinary in a few simple steps.

Buffalo Chex Mix Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Perfect snack for game day.

Corn Chowder with Spam by Glenn

A basic, simple chowder to fill those little holes in your menu. Tastes great but is always better the second day so make sure you make too much. Easy to modify by adding or replacing your favorite food to make it your own. It's almost impossible to screw this up. Kudos to my sister Jann Hartman for the basic instructions.