Chef Jernard’s Holiday Collard Greens
Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells knows soul food. While a lot of his food is quite decadent, he also loves greens, and shared his…
Creamy Leek and Onion Casserole
This is a decadent side dish. When I serve it, people at the table often ask me why this tastes so unique, so we play “guess the…
Cheddar Cheesy Poof Biscuits or Crackers
LOVE these cheesy bits for an appetizer. They go great while you are sipping your wine.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
What a great idea! Dieter Cindy thought of this when her daughter had a Culver’s Pumpkin Spice Frozen Custard. She craved one,…
Pumpkin Spiced Pecans
These sweet and spicy nuts are perfect for snacking, make a great salad topper or adding a special something to your favorite…
Mango Summer Salad
Can’t get any easier than this. Toss all of the ingredients in a bowl and serve with your protein hot off the grill!
Smokey-Sweet Barbecue Sauce
This Smokey-Sweet Barbecue Sauce is a great addition to your recipe collection. This can be made spicier with the addition of…
Gourmet Steak Sauce
This mushroom steak sauce is for those that want to make fancy food. The sauce can be served at a romantic dinner for two or even…
Super Easy Ribs with Smoky Barbecue Sauce
To keep this recipe super easy the ribs are done in the oven. You could adapt this recipe for cooking on the grill but the whole…
Creamy Tomato Skillet Salmon (Easy)
This comes together fast and easy yet it is fancy enough to serve to company. I just drooled over my dinner!
Baked Pork Loin Kebabs
It may be grilling season, and for some it’s ALWAYS grilling season. Maybe you don’t have access to a grill, or maybe you just…
Beef Taco Soup (EASY)
What’s the difference between chili and taco soup? Broth, of course. There is more broth in taco soup is more so it’s thinner…
Fireside Shrimp Dip
I found a recipe very similar to this one about 15 years in an old Southern cookbook. I have made a few changes to “Zola-fy” it.…
Cincinnati Chili (EASY)
This is a famous chili that probably should not even be called a chili. It was invented by two brothers who emigrated from Europe…
Leek Tart
This Leek Tart makes for a lovely dish cut into wedges and served on a holiday buffet. You can also enjoy this as a light entrée…
Butternut Squash Mash
Just in time for the holidays or anytime! If you have a hankering for potatoes this will give you the same texture in your mouth…
Italian Shrimp Cocktail
This is what I call cheating when I’m in a hurry. I use my favorite bottled Italian dressing as the marinade and everyone thinks…
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
In addition to being crunchy, satisfying and delicious, pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack. You can buy shelled pumpkin seeds…
Shrimp in a French Lemon White Wine Cream Sauce
This is an elegant meal you can serve to company or even just for a romantic meal at home. I served this with haricot vert…
Cinnamon Pear Infused Water
I discovered cinnamon water in Costa Rica. Try adding pear slices – it makes a wonderful summer treat.
Dieter Angela’s Ground Turkey “Meatzza” Crust
Angela says, "I love pizza, so I was looking for alternatives. I was disappointed to find cauliflower crust is not much lower in…
Super Easy Kung Pao Meatballs
This meal comes together in a MINUTE – or at least it feels like it. I made this for Saturday night movie night and it was a……
Smash Burgers
Smash burgers are all the rage. Step into a brew pub and you’ll likely find a smash burger on the food menu. These are NOT the…