Dinner party recipes with photo added by professional chefs

Black Cherry Crumble

I originally saw Paula Deen make her version of this dish and I came up with a couple of really good modifications which folks have liked when I…

Texas Chuck Wagon Chili (with Venison or Beef)

I originally made this with chuck roasts that I would trim out and dice into 1/4 inch cubes. Yes, you will…

Raspberry Chicken

Venison or Elk and Apricot Mustard Sauce

As H.D. Thoreau said: "Simplify, simplify!" Time to share a favorite recipe, especially for my CES friend, Jed…

Creole Pickle Meat

Folks ask if they can use smoked sausage, andouille sausage, ham, smoked butt and all kinds of other meats. The answer is, sure - its a free…

Granny Smith's Apple Pandowdy

Makes your eyes bug out & your stomach say "Howdy!" Fusion can be confusin', so let's get back to an ol' timey American dessert, not found on menus…

Best Blueberry Bread Pudding with Lemoncello Sauce

This is cooking school 101. Easy - and impressive, which takes it to graduate school! Besides, I also have…

Memorial Day Weekend Grilling Roundup

Grilled filet, shrimps, corn, eggplant. Appetizers like shrimp cocktail, a delicious sponge cake triple berry…

Fabulous Grilled Turkey Tenderloin With a Dazzling Balsamic Sauce

If you’ve never made a turkey tenderloin, you’re in for a treat. It’s a…

Lemon Rosemary Fig Jam

The figs are ripe. sweet and the season is short. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest and juice marry perfectly to create a jam to be eaten with bold cheeses…

Seafood Paella

We have tried to capture something of the spirit of Spain in this seafood paella recipe - try it yourself - you won't be disappointed. And don't be…

Easy Risotto & Gourmet Mushrooms

Risotto scares too many cooks. It's really a simple dish, though not commonly served at the American dinner…

Absolutely Delicious, Skinny Beef and Bean Enchilada Casserole

Forget all the tortilla rolling, I’ve got a skinny twist that’s easy to assemble and really, really good. This…

Microwave Your Own Popcorn In a Bag Is Safer than Store Bought?

In the last few years it has been in the news, researched over and over, it is not recommended to purchased…

Creole Flank Steak

If you have a flank, skirt or pepper steak to prepare, give this Creole recipe a turn for large flavor on a pretty small budget. You can feed 4…