Polenta is basically cornmeal mush, and it can be made with any kind of cornmeal, ground coarse, medium or fine. (You don't need bags marked "polenta.") As with most ingredients, though, the better the...
This dish is one recipe calling for leftover pasta that is actually worth planning for. It's portable, it's endlessly versatile, and it's practically foolproof. Substitute almost any cheese for the Parmesan...
This is a method of cooking a standing rib roast that never fails. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning you choose is up to you. I did not include seasoning time in prep time. Recipe...
A good rub makes grilling or roasting easy. This one combines the best of the salt-pepper-garlic notes of Santa Maria-style barbecue with the depth of coffee and clove. Diners will be hard-pressed to place...
Totally addictive appetizer! Dill pickle rounds are the center of attention when wrapped in a blanket of cream cheese spread deli meat. An interesting appetizer I wanted to try after chef EnJenn3 described...
These are denser than my ordinary whole wheat buttermilk pancakes. Make up a batch, freeze them in packets of three, and thaw in the microwave for a quick, substantial breakfast.
Tangy and delicious, and so crazy easy to make. If you are buying frozen shrimp, make sure you get them with shells on, boiling and peeling yourself. Makes all of the difference. From Paula Deen.
In the search for the best pulled pork recipe there were several that I found that were appealing. I combined a couple recipes and added my own flare to make this delicious dish. The recipe is easy enough...
This recipes has been submitted for play in ZWT9 - Cajun/Creole. The recipe is from cookbook: Cajun Cooking by Better Homes and Gardens. Ham and hot pepper jazz up the flavor of this colorful bean and...
A delicious one dish casserole. It's special enough for special events like bridal showers or graduation. It's an amazing dish! A local caterer uses this recipe and I found out it was in Creme de Colorado...
From The Everyday Low-Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook by Kitty Broihier & Kimberly Mayone. "This classic combination doesn't get much easier! For crisp vegetables, add the peppers and onions halfway through...
Found on Pinterest and shared so many times not sure who came up with it. The original recipe calls for Cream of Mushroom Soup, but I love Cream of Onion so I changed. You could use mushroom, onion or...
You can use this for so many things. Great for dipping boiled shrimp, steamed crab legs, as a marinade, white BBQ sauce for grilled chicken. It's amazing. From BBQ Addicts Friends.
This potato and onion hash is hearty and no-nonsense, substantial comfort food at its simple best. Although I tend to cook it just for myself at home, I bet if you gave it to a tableful of people when...
This recipe is so easy and the shredded beef makes fantastic filling for burritos or tacos. I buy can of enchilada sauce to smother the burritos with and then top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions,...
chunky chicken cooked slowly in tomatoes sauce with fiery chorizo. the hotter the butter. serve with buttery mash or pasta. as with any casserole, this tastes better the next day... I have made this in...
Throw all the ingredients into the slow-cooker at once, and it will make this kicked-up corn chowder for you. Plus, the smoky chorizo and the spicy poblano chilies make this soup especially delicious.
This is a really good chili recipe from Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook. I've served it at gatherings may times and everyone always enjoys it! We enjoy ours served over Fritos with cheese and sour...
On the hottest days, Indians forgo iced tea ("too American") for fresh limeade and perhaps mango lassi, which combines fresh mango with yogurt and cardamom. This recipe comes from the cookbook author Madhur...
This is from a restaurant in Stillwater, Oklahoma called Eskimo Joe's. I love trying chili recipes so I'm putting it here so I can find it. I plan on making a few changes like the amount of meat and I...
This recipe is from Prevention. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds delicious and I wanted to save to recipe to make soon. Vegetarian soup, but could add cooked lean turkey kielbasa slices if you'd like...
Pasta sauce recipe with tomato puree. Makes a great basic sauce. Add some red wine or small can of tomato sauce if sauce becomes too thick. Freezes well. Great with fresh basil added.
haven't tried it but it sounds interesting. I'm very much into herbs and cooking etc. with them and noticed a lot of those types of recipes in 'zaar, so thought i'd post some.
For the mushroom lover. Here's a really nice appetizer for dinner parties. Always goes over well with my guests. I mooched this recipe off a close friend.
This is a really easy recipe that I make all the time. I love pepperoni and cheese, but you can really do anything with it. The prep time includes the time it takes to thaw out the dough. I get it out...
I make this all the time, especially in the winter. This is adapted from a mix we used to buy, but can't find anymore. I tweaked it for use in the crock pot, but it can me made on the stovetop as well....