King Crab Legs with Dips
For a party recently, I decided to serve crab legs but wanted my guests to have options for dipping beyond the regular clarified…
Holiday Shrimp Scampi
This dish can be served anytime, but the red and green elements really play up a Christmas theme. It's simple and elegant and…
Jubilant Cherries
Cherries that are a YES/Caution are Montmorency cherries. They are the same ones used in pies. This tastes just like pie filling.…
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
This recipe contributed by Dieter Victoria. Victoria told us ‘With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, I was trying to…
Raspberry Fool
This is one of my favorite, QUICK recipes for an impromptu dinner party.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
This tasted more like a smooth pumpkin pie than a cheesecake to me, but in either case I found it to be a heavenly option for a…
Pumpkin Mousse
Light and dreamy. If you like pumpkin you’ll love this smooth and easy dessert.
French Martini
This recipe is for a sweet version. I think it tastes just like a Dreamsicle. For a drink that's not as sweet, use regular vodka.
Good for You Hot Cocoa
On Christmas Eve I come downstairs and make a cup of cocoa. I though it time to share my favorite hot cocoa recipe. Happy…
Grilled Chicken Parmesan
Today’s recipe is a really easy version of a summer, grilled chicken parmesan; only I changed it. Everyone talks about…
Chicken Satay (Chicken skewers with peanut sauce)
You can serve these as an appetizer, a party buffet food, a lunch or even as a dinner option. If you have never had Thai food and…
“Almost” Fried Chicken
Looking for ideas for a picnic? How about almost Fried Chicken?
Zola’s Flaxseed Disguised Smoothie
I loved Plan Z dieter Steve’s idea of a smoothie incorporating flaxseed, so I invented one of my own too. Very similar.
Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Sticks
This is one of the easiest appetizers on the planet.
Hot Chipped Beef
When you’re feeling in a retro mood, pull this recipe out, serve with crackers and you’ll be singing the yum-yum song.
Broiled Provolone with Italian Herbs and Crackers
Two basic ingredients and some herbs. Simple elegance at its finest.
Parmesan Crackers
Make these crackers when you have invited a friend over for a glass of wine and you want to have a little snack on the side.
Turkey Roll-Ups
This is a recipe that can made by a supervised child or a helper. It's basically assembly work. Your time is then freed up to…
Caprese Tomato Salad
This makes a quick light appetizer that's pretty in the summer. Or it can be a side salad or even an Italian side dish to go…
Caramelized Roasted Garlic
You will want to roast the garlic until it is lightly golden on the edges and the timing depends on your oven, the size of the…