Avocado all dressed up for the New Year by Nick Roche

Well, it's finally 2013 and we're still here. December 21st came and went just like any other day, ticking minute by minute, hour by hour, until it reached its destination, December 22nd. Like all doomsday predictions of the past, this one proved its doom as well. The proof is in the pudding, we're still standing, this January 1st,…

Instant Tom Yam Noodle Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

Spicy and tangy tom yam flavors but reached out with instant noodles in a simplified style.

Chicken & Rice Puffs by Chef Smith

Great for any wedding or cocktail party

Crab Cakes by Chef Smith

plum chocolate pudding by YETTY

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease an 8 1/2-inch square ovenproof dish with butter. Drain the plum and arrange them on the base of the prepared dish. Put all the remaining ingredients in a processor and blitz until you have a batter with a soft dropping consistency Spread the brown batter over the plum, and bake in the…

Tobasco Potatoes by Mama D

I created this potato dish to go with anything grilled. It has become a family staple. I always try to make a little extra for leftovers, but they seem to disappear. Adjust the Tobasco sauce to your heat tolerance. You can use more than you think since a lot drips off in the grill. If you are going to make them on the stove, use less…

Cherry Dessert by viper

Pork Chops with Bell Pepper and Caper Sauce by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

ONE OF MY FAVORTIES!!!!!! The combination of the bell peppers, shallots, capers sets for an AMAZING marriage to the pork chops. ;-)

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries by Evelyn Scott

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

Red White and Blue Summer Salad by Mary Ann Walter

Great for taking to big gatherings

Strawberry Almond Cupcakes by Erin S

Strawberry Cupcakes with a hint of almond topped with an Almond Buttercream Frosting

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bananas by Kristy O'Connor

I found a similar off of a Pinterest post. It looked so easy on the post, but it proved to be way more difficult trying it for the first time. I think the key really is the thickness of the chocolate, and mine was too thick… I know too much chocolate, NO WAY… but I think in this case, less is more. To view this recipe in more…

CHEESE STRAWS by Saru

These can be served either as munchies for cocktail parties or as an after-dinner savoury.For kids this is an ideal yet quite healthy snack to munch on.It is a staple in my house during any holidays or for any kids party.

Cream Cheese Raspberry Muffins by Carolyn Hofer

Honey-Lime Fruit Salad by Chef Smith