After reading that prickly pears are covered with barely visible spines I was a bit shaky. I put on a pair of work gloves and rubbed the spines from the fruit and then rinsed them under running water....
Author: Sandra Garth
Growing up, my Mexican grandmother always had a pot of beans cooking on the stove. I often cook these beans (a 'drunken' version) for my family, and the aroma keeps her close to my soul, even years after...
Author: KIKI810
This is the traditional 'better than Boston Market®' recipe for mashed sweet potatoes. Easy to make and tastes great! If you're looking for the best recipe for this traditional holiday favorite, look...
Author: Samantha
My Nana used to cook this for me when I was young and as she prepared things and we waited for the sauce to finish, she'd tell me great stories about her life in Sicily and other secret business! This...
Author: Joiamia
Everyone thinks these are strawberry preserves. No one has a clue they are made with figs! You can even use different flavors of gelatin like peach or raspberry. Since this recipe makes so little, you...
Author: Paula
Turn left-over ham into a picnic favorite by combining it with eggs and pasta to make a delicious salad - serves a bunch in just 20 minutes!
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Was looking for some new salad dressing that has spunk but unusual enough that you won't find in any store. This definitely meets the need and also goes great with most any meat or fish: tuna, salmon,...
Author: MishainFL
A good, easy, yummy glaze that can be used on chicken or turkey. I came up with this a few years ago for Thanksgiving, to change up the old boring turkey. Everyone loved it. There was no left-over turkey...
Author: Heather
Perfect for marinades and salads, this sesame-ginger vinaigrette is both healthy and delicious.
Author: EatAndRun
Serve these sweet peppers and onions with grilled steak, chicken, or fish. They also work well with tacos and fajitas.
Author: Allrecipes
So quick and easy, this cheesy asparagus dish goes great with pork or poultry. Even those in my family that turn up their noses to asparagus, love this dish!
Author: Roberta Spaller Zerkovich
My family loves this slightly spicy marinade, we've even cooked it down and added tomato sauce and made it into a type of basting/barbeque sauce. Place steaks in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade...
Author: Jesi A.
You'll love this Marinara sauce! This is great with fried eggplant or meatballs. I'm sure you could add ground meat if you wanted to make a meat sauce.
Author: CALEIGHSMOM
A common Creole dish that can be served as a side dish to any combination of meat and potatoes, pasta, or rice dishes. A flavorful complement. Prep time depend on whether or not you chop your own seasonings...
Author: Melody Dumplin
This is the cold-process method for making a shrub. This is one of those 'don't have exact measurements' recipes, but if you get the ratios close, it is hard to mess it up. Although I'm usually a fan of...
Author: Luba
This version of chicken fettuccine alfredo is lightened by substituting some of the heavy cream with chicken broth.
Author: Chef John
This tabbouleh is as authentic as you can get! It's a compilation of recipes I've taken from my mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and various cookbooks. This can be served on romaine lettuce leaves for...
Author: araxjan
Replacing turnip for some of the potatoes not only reduces carbs but also adds another layer of flavor. I also chose to use half-and-half over whipping cream to lighten things up a bit.
Author: Soup Loving Nicole
The secret to these deliciously crusty potatoes is the pre-oven boiling in a salted and seasoned liquid. The potatoes not only absorb flavor and salt, but more importantly the surface of the potato cooks,...
Author: Chef John
Dress up a bag of lettuce, and you have a side salad for six in no time.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
This is a vegan recipe for collard greens that is easy and fast.
Author: krs
Easy microwave recipe for yummy potatoes that go great with everything!!!
Author: MEAMIGOS
Creamy roasted garlic aioli can be made quickly with leftover roasted garlic. We love roasted garlic and tend to bake more than one at a time for convenience and to be energy efficient.
Author: NB Roy
This striking looking dish is basically a potato, onion, and bacon casserole, topped with Reblochon cheese.
Author: Chef John
Sick and tired of trying bottle after bottle of dressing, and not finding anything that came even close to my favorite restaurant-inspired salad, this recipe allows me to have simple, delicious salad anytime,...
Author: OldFashionedFoodie
Quick and easy, plus it is excellent with fresh cornbread.
Author: TerryWilson
This sauce can be used for spaghetti, ravioli, chicken Parmesan, or anything Italian! It's very quick and very easy! Anything from seasoning to spices can be adjusted without compromising the basic flavor...
Author: SUNNILOVE
An easy cheese sauce is draped over tender broccoli spears in a 30-minute side dish.
Author: By Betty Crocker Kitchens
This is the BEST I have ever tasted, but not for the fat conscious.
Author: William
If you don't have cold leftover rice around, this easy oven method will produce something very similar to the classic fried rice, with the perfect texture every time. Just like rice pilaf, the grains of...
Author: Chef John
This peach jam is a family favorite. The almond is slight and adds a great taste.
Author: dthrones
This bright pink applesauce is simple enough for a weeknight supper and festive enough for special occasions. It's a favorite with my family and friends and looks fabulous at a Christmas dinner! You can...
Author: Annette Zipple Walen
This sauce is easy to make and is very versatile. Use it on salads, grilled meats, grilled fish hot or cold, vegetables hot or cold, pasta and warm pasta salads.
Author: Jenny
Mushy Peas are a great side dish with fried cod or salmon. Note: You can add more liquid (water or cream) depending how mushy you want your peas. Use low fat milk if you're calorie-conscious.
Author: Stella
The beautiful ratatouille served up in the movie by the same name. Long and narrow vegetables work best. Serve over a bed of brown rice, couscous, pasta or other starch, or with crusty bread.
Author: Juli Warfel Bitler
I absolutely love grilled vegetables! After trying many different variations of flavors, I keep coming back to this combination. I hope you love it, too!
Author: Aimee Dorrell
I got this recipe from my grama. It can be used on lamb or beef, and the flavors can be adjusted to suit your taste.
Author: Jessica Godfrey
This is just an old fashioned recipe for strawberry preserves. This recipe leaves the berries whole for a rich chunky jam.
Author: Stephanie
I came up with this recipe after having made some bourbon baked beans and seeing a recipe for cola baked beans and I thought: Why not combine the two?
Author: dwfalls78
Fattening? Oh yeah. Worth it? Oh yeah!
Author: Wanda
After trying plenty of hash brown casserole recipes, I finally discovered the perfect mixture on my own! I always make this for any potluck I go to, and it's ALWAYS the first thing to be eaten! From dinner...
Author: bayard-clark
Make these easy bite-sized zucchini Parmesan cheese fritters for a healthy and delicious snack any time of the day!
Author: VeggieCravings
I used to visit the restaurant of a friend who was a chef. He made the best mushroom sauce for beef, but would not share his recipe. After trial and error, I think mine comes very close to his. This haute...
Author: TWIGGS1952
Very tasty and zesty Southwest style dipping sauce for veggies, chips, or onion rings.
Author: USMCWIFE03
This is a great side dish for ham or fish using garden-fresh tomatoes, peppers, celery and onions. A little sugar cuts the acid of the tomatoes.
Author: SHORECOOK