Southwest Shrimp Tacos March 03, 2012 13:52
Serve with hot sauce, Mexican crema or regular sour cream, and chopped radishes. Ingredients 10 to 12 (10-inch) wooden skewers 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp (21/25 count) Vegetable cooking spray 2 tablespoons hot sauce…
Read MoreBean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole February 18, 2012 19:19
Mexican-inspired dishes are a classic dinner favorite and so are fuss-free casseroles. This hearty casserole has all the great taste of traditional enchiladas, including cumin, chiles, and sour cream, without all of the frying, filling,…
Read MoreChocolate Bourbon Truffles February 16, 2012 16:52
Sweetened condensed milk make these truffles quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with a little more bourbon and less vanilla, if desired. Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3 cups…
Read MoreChewy Coconut Chocolate Chunk Blondies January 31, 2012 15:46
Coconut and chocolate chunks or chips team up in these delicious chewy blondies. Take these bars to a party or potluck and get lots of smiles. Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt4 ounces unsalted butter,…
Read MoreCube Steak Milanese January 25, 2012 17:31
The economical cube steak is elevated to new heights in this recipe. The salad, with chopped arugula, basil, tomatoes, onion and sharp Italian cheese, is the picture of summer simplicity; all it needs is olive…
Read MoreHow To Make a Basic White Sauce January 23, 2012 19:05
White sauce, also known as Béchamel, is used in a variety of dishes and is the base for many sauces. Here are the steps for a basic medium white sauce, with adjustments for other thicknesses.…
Read MoreZero Oil Cabbage Recipe January 11, 2012 10:15
Even though it’s entering the mainstream now, the concept of half your plate being fruits and vegetables is a very important lesson in healthy living. One thing to remember though is how you cook those…
Read MoreWalnut crusted salmon recipe January 04, 2012 16:06
Eating fish rich in omega-3 or tossing a tablespoon of sunflower seeds or walnuts into a cup of unsweetened yogurt will offer a mega mood boost when you need it most. Walnut crusted salmon with…
Read MoreChocolate Cookie Cheesecakes December 21, 2011 16:40
These individual cheesecake dessert cups incorporate simple sandwich cookies as a base for the creamy filling. Paper muffin cups hold the cookie and filling in place during baking; then when the paper is removed, the…
Read MoreThe perfect Nut roast December 19, 2011 13:59
For this nut roast, if there's such a thing as pariah food – a recipe shunned by mainstream menus, mocked to near extinction and consigned to niche hinterlands for evermore – then the nut roast,…
Read MoreCincinnati Chili December 14, 2011 13:25
This hearty home-cooked chili is the perfect meal for a chilly autumn or winter night. Tasty ground beef and big beans with the bold flavors of onion, cinnamon, and chili powder have just enough heat…
Read MoreCookie Wreath December 09, 2011 14:02
Using refrigerated sugar cookie dough makes preparing these delicate desserts easy and hassle-free. Glaze the cookies with pretty white Royal Icing, then brush them with edible pearl luster dust (available at craft and cake supply…
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