North american cocktail party recipes

Salsa

This salsa is truly authentic the real taste of Mexico!

Best Darn Sausage Dip

Spicy alternative to queso. This dip is addictive!

Salsa

Firehouse Hamburger Barbecue

Served at fairs and firehouse gatherings as well as church picnics and community events in Lancaster County, PA. The recipe is from Eva M. Koehler,…

Frizzed Beef Gravy

Also known as Creamed Dry Beef it is a breakfast staple among the Pennsylvania Dutch and is often served as a luncheon treat over a split baked…

Never Fail Chocolate Cake

One of the easiest, and moistest chocolate cakes you will ever bake. My grandmother, Eva Koehler, called it her "never fail" recipe. It is nearly…

Savory Tarts - with ease if you please

What is it about savory that we just can't get enough of? When done right, it just doesn't get any better. The…

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

There are some nights that after dinner, I think ok that was good, worth sharing... then there are nights I think WOW this was delicious!!! This…

Gluten Free Almond Crackers

These crackers are full of flavor and much better than store bought. They are a snap to make. I use a silicon mat to roll the dough out on. You can…

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies

We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft,…

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf…

Rhubarb-Ginger Upside-Down Cake

Rhubarb cake gets a delightful update with the spicy-sweet addition of crystallized ginger to its caramelized topping. Cake flour provides an…

Shrimp In Cilantro Sauce

Serve this lively cilantro-accented shrimp with rice to help quell the heat of the hot peppers. This recipe will make enough sauce for dipping…

Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake

This is so outrageously good it's sinful! The combination of decadent chocolate and tart cranberries is simply fabulous. You will find yourself…