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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
I love to order Caesar salad when I go out to dinner, but I never was able to duplicate that wonderful taste at home. Bottled Caesar dressings never seemed to satisfy, and boxed croûtons never had the same flavor or crunch. Finally, one day I came acro…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
My Sister makes this for breakfast and it is almost addicting. It is super easy to prepare, but is extremely decadent tasting. You can make a cream cheese frosting to top it off if you really want to indulge. Your kids will definitely love it! (I think…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Fried rice is a staple at any Asian restaurant, and the great thing about it is that you can change it up to suit your tastes. Don't like shrimp? Substitute chicken, or beef, or fish; you can even just go with no meat. Throw in your favorite vegetables…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Rachael Ray makes this amazing carbonara pizza recipe that is quick and delicious. Whenever you are in the mood for pizza, but you want something a little more refined than just pepperoni, try this simple recipe. Serve it with a side salad and voila, yo…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is very reminiscent of pesto and so good even the youngest of my kids loved it! Simple and delicious. This doubles and beyond very easily.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
My mom always made this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I was growing up - we never had the boxed kind. Toss up a salad or steam some broccoli and you have a full meal that is delicious and very comforting.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This soup is satisfying and tastes so rich and delicious! Enjoy with love, Catherine Adapted from Cabot Cheese – Eating Well Magazine
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Burgers are definitely what comes to mind when most people think "All American Food". Americans have been enjoying burgers at their social gatherings, football games, and parties for centuries. Barbecue chips and bacon give these burgers an awesome flav…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A popular and very tasty Indo-Chinese recipe.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
A traditional recipe from the South. If you're from outside Dixie you'll notice this recipe doesn't include sugar (Sweet Cornbread). This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. I had to experiment with the amounts because no one had eve…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/sour cream, romaine salad w/tomato & fruit.
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This isn't a "traditional" Mexican dish but it is very common in the Northeast of Mexico, everyone in my family loves it and it's been a great hit among my friends now that I live in the USA, it is usually served to go with any type of meat (pork, beef, c…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This is a healthier version of chicken tenders. I've been making them for years for my son. He loves them, and doesn't even realize they are healthy.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This is a super quick, easy and delicious recipe that I whipped up in 10 minutes. Serve with a cold crisp glass of white wine.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
I love to cook fish because it is so versatile and usually simple to make. This is one of my Mom’s creations that helped instill my love of seafood at a young age. Creamy, lemony, herb butter coats the Tilapia and gives it great flavor. You could sub…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
One of my family's dinner staples, the sloppy joe, is easy to make and tasty enough that even your kids will love them! These have a little spice to them, so you may want to omit the hot stuff if your mouth can't handle it. Serve these up with some tate…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Your friends and family will rave about this chocolate fudge tart! The best part (besides the taste) is that it is super simple to make! No baking at all. Whip this up in a flash and present a dessert that is sure to please.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Of all the hot crabmeat dips and spreads I have tried over the years, this one is always at the top of the list. I made this for a company Christmas party years ago and it has been a favorite ever since. Be warned: this is so delicious you will want to ma…