American winter recipes

apple cake

easy low in sugar

Key lime pie cheesecake in a jar

This dessert is absolutely amazing, if you like Key lime pie. Tangy, creamy with sweet crumbs.

Chewy Candy Bar Brownies

Every once in awhile I crave that decadent treat that makes me feel guilty when I'm eating it! Here it is! Chewy Candy Bar Brownies have a dense…

Summer Squash and Ricotta Cheese Pie

I came up with this simple yet sumptuous spin on a common as well as abundant vegetable, with the notion that…

Oxtails and Mushroom Mirepoix in Red Wine Reduction

Savory beef 'oxtails' served in yet another way no less spectacular than the last. A full bodied Cabernet…

Mom's Homemade Peach Dumplings

This recipe was given to me by my mom. When it comes to pies & cobblers, I'm considered a "crust snatcher" as I love the crusts more than the fruit…

Dom Pedro Drink

A bartender friend of mine got me hooked on a liqueur from South Africa called, AMARULA CREAM, and I can't get enough of it. It's like a fruity,…

Drunken Style Chinese Drumsticks

Oh no "chicken again" becomes "Oh Yeah! Chicken Again" with this recipe. Drumsticks are popular and easy to…

Baby Bok Choy n' Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

This recipe is a cabbage lover's dream come true. Alongside rice, beef, some select seasonings and veggies,…

Nutella Torte

Low-carb, sugar-free nutella torte. Delicious!

LITTLE SMOKIES IN GOOFY GRAVY

Unbelievably easy and likewise unbelievably tasty ! Can be done in a crockpot (best), stovetop, or microwave (needs monitoring this method)

Cooler Corn

Large gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not…

Black Bean with Cilantro Spread / Dip

A quick-to-fix spread/dip to serve for a party or tailgate, or use as a vegetarian lunch entree with pita bread…

Hershey's Special Dark Truffle Brownie Cheesecake

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…