Asparagus bread pudding by Chris Patil

It’s spring, the asparagus is in, and it sometimes seems like there aren’t enough ways to eat it. This dish can stand alone as a vegetarian entrée or serve as a hearty side dish alongside roast chicken or fish. My guests have compared the consistency to a calzone. This is a fairly forgiving recipe though I would caution against…

Bacon Crusted Texas Brisket by Robyn Savoie

Pull out the smoker for this one or be prepared to use your grill. I recommend charcoal over gas. This is time consuming but worth it. I found this recipe in Steven Raichlen's Cookbook; "How to Grill by Steven Raichlen (Workman, 2001)."

Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Know what you eat: Spinach is an awesome source of vitamin C & iron as well as a powerful antioxidant and considered a “Super Food”. Peaches are a tasty treat with modest calories, a good source of potassium, vitamins A & C, low sodium, no saturated fat. Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are…

Grilled Coconut Shrimp Skewers by Robyn Medlin

Nothing says the tropics like coconut and pineapple and that is what is in this scrumptious recipe. Utilizing fresh pineapple, coconut milk and coconut rum, this recipe will easily transport you to a Caribbean Island, no matter where you live. This recipe is healthy and light and would also make a great appetizer served by itself. I…

Citrus Scallops by Robyn Savoie

The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.

Creole Crabmeat Pie by Amos Miller

While this wonderful recipe is often used as a stuffing for everything from zucchini to fish to chicken and pork, try it iinside your favorite pie crust for a show stopping entree. You can also use it as an appetizer in minature pie shells for a great party treat. This treat can be served out of the oven or out of the refrigerator.…

Clams steamed in white wine and garlic by Cara Fernicola

Picture it... warm summer night at ther jersey shore. Spent all day at the beach, you come home shower and put on your best outfit to bring out your hot new tan (..or sun burn..). You're ready to go out and get some delish food and a good drink to end the perfect day soaking up the sun. Well I dont know about you all, but seafood and…

Capicola Spinach Pie by Claudia lamascolo

Spicy hot ham in a spinach pie, almost like quiche but Italian style

Cedar-Plank Salmon by John Howie

Baked Eyeball Egg Casserole by Denise Sherin

Really fun, gross, kid friendly Halloween Casserole. And it tastes good too! My son loved the gross factor! I am posting the original recipe. I have made it with fried onions in place of dried onions. I have used cream of chicken when its all I have on hand. I have also added diced green chili's. Change it up however you like. I…

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate truffles by Sofia Reino

This recipe is LOVED by kids. I no longer do it. My tween daughter is the one that takes care of this one. She not only loves making them as of course loves to eat them and same with her friends.

Black Bottom Cupcake Cookies by Jenn's Baking Chamber