Classic New England Clam Chowda by Amos Miller

Manhattan is a red soup, New England is a white chowder, and ours is a buttery yellow. This is the simplest, most satisfying chowder I have ever had. NO FLOUR! I really get irritated when I try a "good" restaurant's NE Clam Chowder and 1) can't find the clams, and, 2) can't finish the paste they are passing off as NE Clam…

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.

Hearty and Skinny Antipasto Main Course Salad by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Salad meets antipasto in this colorful, bursting with flavor, main course salad. You’ll love all the different textures and taste sensations. This also works great as a side salad for a large gathering. I’ve made it much skinnier by substituting with reduced-fat salami instead of regular and using artichoke hearts packed in water,…

Avocado salsa by Lemon Squeezy

Enjoy on the side or as a dip

Churros by Dominick Costa

Being in New York City, you are often surprised with crazy and random surprises. Everyday there is something, whether it be on the subway, walking down the street or in a restaurant. One of my favorite surprises is walking into a subway, and there will be someone selling Churros off of a sheet pan, two for $1! I’m always a sucker, and…

Pineapple Rice with Green Soybeans by Salad Foodie

This colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed rice! I liked it even more next day. Easily adapts to vegetarian.

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Mini Cakes by Salad Foodie

Mini-cakes with oatmeal, buttermilk, bananas and mini-chocolate chips......what’s not to like here? These make special treats for brunch or afternoon snacks, If you prefer to use regular milk rather than buttermilk, use 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda in place of that listed below. To make standard-size, line…

Crunchy Jelly-Stuffed French-Toast by Kevin Olomon

French Toast is actually better if you use slightly dry or stale bread, as it soaks up the flavorful egg batter much more nicely. The French eat French Toast too, but did you ever wonder what they call it? Since this breakfast is typically made with day-old, or slightly stale bread that you might otherwise l lose- they call it “pain…

Shabu Shabu salad by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Shabu Shabu salad

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

Applesauce Raisin Cookies by BearNakedBaker

Ranch Beer Cheese Dip by myra byanka

Make a day ahead for best flavor and serve with bagel chips, melba toast, or pretzels.

Layered Pumpkin Pudding Pie (easily converts to a lighter version) by Salad Foodie

A change-of-pace pumpkin pie recipe for the holidays with the bonus - it can be made a day ahead of the feast. This recipe is easy to adapt to a reduced calorie version, which will be appreciated by those who want or need a lighter dessert. Here are…

American Chicken Salad by Brett Ede

Chocolate Butter Pecans by BearNakedBaker