Hummus by Frosted Flaker

This is a great snack for any time of year. I personally serve it with Kalamata olives and sometimes even diced cucumber and/or bell pepper. Keep in mind that after blending, fine-tuning the mixture with slightly more tahini and/or lemon juice is often needed (see step 3). As a footnote, tahini is what gives the hummus its creamy…

Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Cookies by Marlin Rinehart

These cookies, crunchy nuggets incrusted with cinnamon sugar, are quite popular in Mexican supermarkets in Texas. They are simple to make and require few ingredients or time. Delicious with coffee or hot chocolate.

Cream of Potato and Onion Soup by Nick Roche

Yes, as much as we hate to admit it to ourselves in the Northern Hemisphere, Winter is upon us; cold, damp, and snowy weather is the time to bring out the reinforcements of warmth with hearty soups and potage. Soups are so easy to prepare and the varieties are limitless, particularly when dealing with vegetables. This recipe for Cream…

BEST EVER PEANUT BRITTLE by Claudia lamascolo

I never knew how good peanut brittle was until I made this and I also never knew how easy it was. You just need to make sure you have a candy thermometer!

Marinated Goat Cheese Spread by Sara Gray

Wow! Not only is this a pretty appetizer, but it's a real crowd pleaser too! Easy to put together, you can make it ahead and then serve it when you are ready. The aromatic flavor of rosemary permeates the cheese and makes for a delicious spread for sliced baguette.

Special Brocoli Salad by Micheline

A very tasty brocoli salad (sweet, sour, salty all in 1) .

Gluten Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting by Shawn Christopher

When you're gluten free, there are certain things that you really miss. Chocolate cake and cupcakes were one of the things Shawn yearned for and I vowed to make them. These are super yummy and will delight everyone, gluten free or not.

Spice cake by Deanna Martinez-Bey

Spice cake is a great cake to make and serve on its own. However, there are other great things that can be created by using spice cake. For example, make this spice cake recipe below. After it cools, crumble it up and add it into a food processor. Add 1, 8 ounce package of cream cheese and process until combined. After it is…

UPSIDE DOWN PUMPKIN CAKE by TREKESSA HAGAN

IF YOU ARE A PECAN LOVER THNE THIS IS DEFINIELY THE RECIPE FOR YOU.

Walnut Cake by Marlin Rinehart

This cake is full of walnuts and is enhanced with the delicate flavor of cognac or brandy. It’s similar to a pound cake but lighter in texture. It bakes slowly in a cool oven and is perfect for nibbling with a cup of hot tea or coffee. I've been baking this cake for nearly 40 years.

Szechwan Dusted Ahi Tuna by Alex Marsh

This is a signature dish at Brick; there's a wonderful contrast between the seared ahi tuna and the lentils.

Honey-Habanero Glazed Ribs by Alex Marsh

Ribs can take a long time to cook, but it's worth it. Wonderful sweet and sour mixture to the glaze. You'll love it.

Ancho Chili Rubbed Chicken with Roasted Corn and Sweet Pepper Relish by John Howie

Thai Green Curry Paste, home made by Spicie Foodie

A couple of weeks ago I received a message from Cassie at Chow Bella, asking about a curry powder and green curry, I told her I would share this Thai Green Curry paste recipe for a delicious Fish Curry I make. (First I will post the curry paste and then I'll follow it up with the fish curry.) The recipe, I have used for a couple of…

Corn Tortillas made with Yellow cornmeal flour by Spicie Foodie

Make delicious Mexican corn tortillas by substituting the traditional Masa Harina with yellow cornmeal flour. The tortillas will keep in the refrigerator for a few days, then begin to dry out( which you can then fry/bake and use as chips.) The tortillas can be reheated on a warm skillet/griddle, directly on the flame(gas stove) or…