Pear and Blue Cheese Dip

You can use celery sticks to dip or a few of the wafer thin crackers. You can even just eat it with a spoon!

Rockin’ Guacamole

Efrem says, "This is a really easy to make, great tasting guacamole to accompany any Mexican dish.

Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach makes a wonderful, old-school side dish or you can use it as a dip. Serve with Melba rounds and just reuse your…

Scotch Eggs

A traditional Scotch Egg involves wrapping sausage around a whole hard-boiled egg. It is commonly eaten in Scotland, where the…

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Depending on the size of your peppers you might have filling left over. You can keep this for later. It will make a lovely…

Parmesan-Reggiano in the “Raw”

There's only one ingredient in this recipe. The success is in the quality and the presentation. Cooking rookies and gourmets in a…

Peanut Butter Dream

Think peanut butter chiffon pie without the crust. For a low carb diet this is perfect.

Onion-Poblano Saute

This is mild, full of flavor and a huge hit around my house. It would also be wonderful served with a steak or a meaty fish, too.…

Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Instead of serving pecan pie, how about serving these as an appetizer/snack offering? They are amazingly addictive.

Fried Apples

I serve this warm with cinnamon buttered pecans on top but would also be perfect as a topping on the almond pound cake.

Mocha Ice Cream

It’s almost adult it’s so good. Make this for a dinner party or family gathering and you’ll be a hit.

Brunch Crepes

These would work perfectly for breakfast or as a yummy dessert.

Cheddar and Tomato Crustless Quiche

You can certainly change this up by changing the cheese or using other veggies.

Crustless Strawberry Cheesecake

Whenever I go out to dinner I try to find things on the menu that I don’t cook at home or have a home. If I like them, I order…

Scallion Scramblers

Anyone for eggs? Try this simple recipe, the latest from Zola’s Test Kitchen.

Fried Pound Cake with Cream and Fruit

This almond pound cake is amazing on its own. Once you fry it up and cover it in whipped cream and fruit you have elevated it to…

Cheese Ball

Dieter Misty wrote to me asking for a cheese ball recipe for the holidays. So I worked with Misty to come up with one that is all…

Broccoli Cheddar Soufflé

This is a wonderful side dish, brunch dish or breakfast. It’s also a meatless meal for the vegetarian in your life. Light and…

Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce

This sauce is my new favorite. I was pleased as punch when I finished this up. I decided this would be great on turkey at the…

Spinach Cheese Pie

This makes a great side dish. It’s vegetarian and it works as a light entrée with a side salad too.

Beef Bourguignon

This is a remake of Beef Bourguignon. Who can resist this traditional French dish? So lush-tasting. It just about melts in your…

Lamb Chops with a Balsamic-Shallot Reduction

The balsamic reduction sauce enhances the flavor of the lamb, making this a delightfully delicious gourmet meal.

French Bistro Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

This is the most-often requested recipe in my house. Whenever my husband is feeling happy, sad or anything in-between he’ll ask…

“Date Night” Rolled Pork Loin Roast

This is a lovely option for a family gathering. Healthy Happy Holidays come to mind or a small party.