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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Yummy recipe, and very appealing to the eye as well with its distinctive red coloring.

Andrea Faz
Jul 2008
Intermediate
6 votes
34282 views
“Bear Sign” (Or… a more polite name: “Nut & Berry Shortbread Bars”)

“Bear Sign” (Or… a more polite name: “Nut & Berry Shortbread Bars”)

During the off-season, when salmon aren’t readily available up north,…

Kevin Olomon
Feb 2010
Professional
6 votes
12477 views
Citrus and Avocado Salad

Citrus and Avocado Salad

This was one of my favorite salads growing up. My grandmother would serve it in a butter lettuce leaf cup with just grapefruit, avocado, and a…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2010
Advanced
6 votes
6412 views
Homemade Cranberry-Apple Sauce

Homemade Cranberry-Apple Sauce

If some people at your Thanksgiving dinner like cranberry sauce and others prefer applesauce this recipe just might work for you... We decided to…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Nov 2010
Professional
6 votes
10159 views
Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake

November finds us at Carolina HeartStrings putting a twist on old favorite Thanksgiving dishes and nothing says “old favorite” like pumpkin pie!…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate
6 votes
12709 views
Chopped Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing

Chopped Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing

A few months ago Lora Krulak sent Nancy and I her cookbook Veggies for Carnivores. The small book is packed…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
Advanced
6 votes
9160 views
Salmon Grilled with Lemon Pepper & Garlic

Salmon Grilled with Lemon Pepper & Garlic

This is a super easy grilled salmon recipe that you will love and that will impress guests. The combined…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2008
Advanced
6 votes
22994 views
Chili Pie

Chili Pie

This is a Tex-Mex favorite with a chili 'filling' that gets smothered in cheese then topped with cornbread batter 'crust' and baked in the oven for…

Reeni
Mar 2010
Intermediate
6 votes
15802 views
Old-Fashioned, Homemade Lemonade

Old-Fashioned, Homemade Lemonade

During those hot summer days, this drink will quench your thirst!

Elena Jimenez
Jul 2008
Beginner
6 votes
46507 views
Bourbon-BBQ Steaks

Bourbon-BBQ Steaks

These steaks are so flavorful they will make you smile. This is a delicious marinade that complements and doesn't overwhelm the flavorful Ribeye,…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2009
Advanced
6 votes
11571 views
Simple Clam Chowder

Simple Clam Chowder

We brought this last weekend to a cracked crab party. Everyone thought it was wonderful. It's hard to compete with fresh cracked crab, but this…

Nancy Miyasaki
Dec 2009
Intermediate
6 votes
7308 views
Oven Steak French Fries

Oven Steak French Fries

This recipe is really very simple and the potatoes are crispy and delicious. Everyone will love them. Enjoy and Remember Cook with Love,…

Catherine Pappas
Jan 2010
Intermediate
6 votes
9341 views
Easy Chicken Posole

Easy Chicken Posole

This is a super easy and tasty recipe you can whip up in 20 minutes! You can use the meat from a standard rotisserie chicken for this soup. I got…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2010
Intermediate
6 votes
7129 views
Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole

This isn't all that fancy or exotic, but it's a wonderfully rich and fully flavored. If you want greater authenticity, you can substitute butter…

John Spottiswood
May 2011
Advanced
6 votes
6360 views
Roasted almonds with Quinoa, Flax and Sunflower seed

Roasted almonds with Quinoa, Flax and Sunflower seed

This is a great, healthy snack that we had up in Park City this week. We all munched happily all week, and got…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2010
Advanced
6 votes
5938 views