Creole Pralines by Amos Miller

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature treats in the Big Easy! It is time to play 'soft ball', and we're not talking the sport - we're talking Creole candy. When the recipe calls for your concoction on the stove to reach the…

Romaine Salad with Lemon-Parmesan Dressing by Nancy Miyasaki

A simple but fantastic salad with a very nice dressing. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes add depth and flavor to this salad. We all really enjoyed this. Another amazing dish from my good friend Marci Chan!

Easy Candied Pecans by Salad Foodie

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl.

Pâté with Bacon & Onion by Amos Miller

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your guests. Try this next time your are looking for a 'fancy' or special appetizer that requires next to no effort. This is a basic German-style country dish. If you can't obtain a smoked liver…

Easy Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins w/ Chocolate chips and Coconut by Denise Sherin

This is a great recipe for a fast breakfast, after school snack or anytime. They are fast and easy to make and you can freeze them for a grab and go snack. You can add whatever you like to them. Chopped nuts, raisins, dried fruits, wheat germ or…

Giggling Gourmet's "Don Quixote's Boca de Fuego!" Hot Sauce by Giggling Gourmet

For those that like it hot: Here's a hot sauce personal favorite of my own design that I have been working on over the years, it has a nice kick, fresh taste & creamy texture and we use it on just about everything! Enjoy!

Mexican Coleslaw by Denise Sherin

I looked over a lot of Mexican flavored coleslaws and this is what I came up with...we wanted full flavor to go with our fish tacos and this fit the bill.

7 Layer Taco Dip by Chef Smith

Perfect for any party! The multiple servings is excellent for several people or prep the items and store separately to whip up a bigger protion for a lunch!

Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots) by Micheline

Are you tired of serving plain carrots? This is an excellent sweet sauce you can serve on top of cooked carrots to impress family and friends. You can serve the plain sauce or as in the photo you can add peeled orange slices to the sauce before adding to the cooked carrots for a fancier looking dish or for a special occasion.

Jalapeno Corn Muffins by BearNakedBaker

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes by Jennifer Sikora

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Applesauce Raisin Cookies by BearNakedBaker

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

Tropical Snowdrops by BearNakedBaker

The dried fruit can be anything you'd like, that's "Tropical". Cashews are also good to use....

Chocolate Butter Pecans by BearNakedBaker