American dinner party recipes

Texas Caviar (Bean & Corn Salsa or Salad)

If I need black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's day, I prefer to get them in Texas Caviar....a.k.a.…

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

One of the many veggies I enjoy much.

Spice Rubbed Roast Turkey

This salty-spicy-sweet rub keeps the meat lean but still plenty of flavor. This recipe easily converts to a 3 - 4 pound roasting chicken. Just…

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Artichoke, Lemon, and Goat Cheese

I'm often tempted to order stuffed chicken breast when I go to a restaurant because it sounds so good...but I…

Mixed Berries & Pineapple Smoothie

Know What U Eat: What if you were told you weren`t getting enough cellular oxidation or free radical…

Poached Steelhead Trout made easy

In an effort to maintaining the goals set forth by this blog from its onset, that is to demonstrating how…

Chocolate Rum Pecan Pound Cake

Let us celebrate holiday baking with this incredible chocolate pound cake. It’s great for holiday entertaining since it makes such a striking…

Ice tea Infusions

Buffalo Chicken Rolls

Well, the SuperBowl is a couple of weeks away and it is time to start planning all the snacks for the big game. It seems every year someone wants…

Spectacular Roasted Vegetable Torte for Easter Dinner or Anytime

You’ll love this amazing vegetable dish to serve along side just about any…

Easy Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken With Quick Slaw

A new twist on an old favorite - chicken and coleslaw - from Delmarva Poultry Industries Inc. I tried it using…

Creole Spiced Pork Chops

Pork chops with chops! These nicely spiced cuts can be toned up or down, depending on your taste. Gluten-free diners will enjoy these with King…

Superfast Summer Sauce for ?

It's hot, you're hungry, you don't want to spend more than a few minutes at the stove. You have a main dish in mind. Try this. I use this quick…

Garbage Salad (not really)

This salad will make the meal, or be the meal. Broccoli, oranges, almonds, raisins, mushrooms, onion & bacon - and a fabulous classic sweet & tangy…