Maids of Honor (or Almond Maids) by Andra Kiser

My mother has been making these since I can remember. They are absolutely amazing!! Almost like a small jam-filled pie with a beautiful almond topping. I can't get enough of them!

Zucchini Spice Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting by Syi

I first made this recipe several years ago for Thanksgiving (in place of the zucchini bread that my mom or I usually bake). My family enjoyed it and said that the pineapple cream cheese icing really set it off.

Raspberry White Velvet Cake by Cupcake Vixen

A delicious and moist cake, perfect for weddings. Any bride doing the cake herself, or having a family/friend make it, should use this cake. It is easily doubled, and makes fantastic cupcakes! This cake is so versatile, there are several variations that I have done that are wonderful: *Fresh berries to batter and icing * Torte…

Homemade Basil Pesto by Hina Gujral

If you love Italian food, you have to love the magic sauce that can take even the most mundane pasta to the level of a sublime dish. Every Italian family has their own secret recipe of Pesto, which is been passed on from generation to another as a legacy. The one rule for making this magic green sauce is that there are no rules, use…

Roast Chicken on Bread Salad by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an easy and tasty recipe. It also looks attractive. Buy crusty bread that will that will soak up the dressing without becoming too soggy! Flavorful tomatoes help a lot! I adapted the recipe from Sunset.

Watermelon Smoothie by Kelsey Martin

Inspired from the National Watermelon Promotion Board!

Cream Cheese Frosting by maribeth carson

My friend Annie asked if I would post this recipe to go along with my “Better Than Sex Brownies Recipe” I recently posted. When I do frost these brownies this is the frosting I use it makes the treat that much more sinful. The best thing about this frosting is that there are so many possibilities & ways you can use this confectioners…

Real Jack Daniels Steak Marinade by Gluten Free Chefery

This marinade can be used for steak or chicken. I just prefer steak. Remember folks - Jack Daniels is flammable.

Buffalo Chicken Dip by Ryan Dale

Pecan-Crusted Salmon Fillets with Honey Mustard Sauce by Salad Foodie

Salmon can be dressed up for company or simply broiled or grilled plainly and be equally divine. This treatment features a crunchy crust of pecans atop the fillet, which is baked on a bed of spinach. *Next time I will steam the spinach separately to have more control of its doneness as on my first go-round it was overbaked (but the…

easy raisin bread by Kate

a delicios raisin bread that you will make, and enjoy!

Gluten Free Meatballs by Gluten Free Chefery

Make them in bulk and you can freeze them and use them as you want to.

Chicken Breast Croquettes with Sherry Sauce by Syi

Ground chicken works just fine for these as well. I also add a little salt & pepper to the chicken mixture to enhance the flavor.

Lemon/Lime Curd by Melanie Unruh

A citrus curd that can be made with limes, lemons, or oranges (or a combination). Of course it's a standard on scones, but is also used for cake and pie fillings. Straining the eggs is critical to avoid unwanted lumps of clinging egg whites in the curd.

Chicken Parmesan Baked Potatoes by Claudia lamascolo

A meal all in one! Great for lunches on the go!