Mediterranian Spice Mix for Meats by Sandyg

SLAPPY COOKIE OR SAD HAPPY by GARY ESTESS

THE NAME COMES FROM MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. THIS RECIPE, MY GRAND MOTHER ALWAYS MADE FOR US AS A SNACK. THERE SO GOOD YOU WANT TO EAT ALL OF THEM. THE NAME ALSO COMES FROM WHEN THEY BAKE, THEY PUFF UP AND THEN THEY FALL. EVERY TIME.

CANDIED PECANS by GARY ESTESS

THIS RECIPE I MADE AND EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS GET ON CHRISTMAS. THIS IT SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT STOP EATING. I GIVE THE BASIC RECIPE YOU CAN ADD WHAT FLAVOR YOU WANT. I MAKE THEM HOT,SWEET,RUM,WISKEY,AMARETTO,MANY KINDS OF SEASONINGS.

BEST EVER FRUITY FIBRE RUSKS / BOERBESKUIT (SOUTH AFRICAN) by Gypsy-Rose Belladonna Kilachef

Moorishly fruitful with a citrusy burst on the tongue! Makes: 72 + 55 = Total 127 Rusks using a 72 & 55 Rusk Pasella pan (1 large + 1 medium sized pans) or use your very large oven pan + bread pans. *Note: If you decide to buy the Pasella pan (South Africa) for your Rusks make sure to get the correct pan size & cutters for 72…

Apple Bacon Cheddar Crostini by Denise Sherin

Great fall appetizer, party food or fun snack.

Coconut Kisses by Salad Foodie

Think macaroon with a chocolate kiss - a match made in heaven. These will disappear fast on your valentine cookie tray. Be sure to have chocolate kisses unwrapped and ready to pop onto cookie tops when removed from oven.

Almond Biscotti by Salad Foodie

Crunchy biscotti are my go-to coffee dunkers. The sweet toasts make a perfect hostess or holiday gift besides. This recipe features almonds but pecans or hazelnuts would be fine, with vanilla extract in place of almond.

Chicken Noodle Soup by Melissa

Last week I was feeling pretty yucky and was craving some good ole chicken noodle soup. After looking at about a gazillion different recipes I decided to make my own version. My household contains myself and my boyfriend, whom is one of the pickest eaters I've ever met and even he had about 3 bowls when it was completed. So I consider…

ESTESS SMOKED POTATOES WITH CORN by GARY ESTESS

THIS IS A RECIPE WE USE WITH SALMON, FISH AND CHICKEN, IT IS NOT TOO MUCH SALT, YOU DON'T TASTE IT THE SALT MAKES THE SEASONING GO ALL THROUGH THE POTATOES AND CORN. ITS HOT AND ITS HARD TO STOP EATING IT.

Pasta e Fagioli Facile - Easy Pasta and Beans by Ann Harris

Just as the name implies! A delicious, healthy and hearty dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Marinated Roasted Pepper Canape by Chef Smith

The pepper mixture can be made ahead of time.

Seafood Canape by Chef Smith

Pork and Poblano Chiles in Red Sauce by david spottiswood

This is a spicy pork stew - we serve over penne pasta, but it works over rice, too

Double Ginger Cookies by Cat Cox-Carter

Intense ginger flavor makes these irresistible cookies a real holiday favorite.

German Drop Cookies by Salad Foodie

Pecan-laden German Drop Cookies are reminiscent of Mexican wedding cookies, but I like these even better for the cinnamon-laced powdery topping. You can make ahead and freeze the dough if well wrapped, then thaw and bake at a later date. This recipe appeared in Relish Magazine a few years ago.