Labor day recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Carrot Cake

I have tried many carrot cakes in my life but this recipe beats them all. You won't be sorry you gave it a try.

Chicken Tenders

Makes about five or six chicken tenders. I usually make marinade first and leave chicken in it for about 15 minutes, or as long as it takes to…

Foolproof Sugar Cookie Recipe

This recipe is the best sugar cookie recipe ever! There is no mess with a pastry board full of flour! I use parchment paper to roll out the dough.…

Aztec Couscous

Couscous takes on a Latin flair with black beans, corn, jalapeno, cilantro, and cumin for a tasty vegetarian side dish.

Caramel-Nut Corn

Ok, I could be juvenile here by making fun of the word "Nut" here....but, nawww.....that would be CORNY.....ha ha ha....see what I did there?

Garlic & Herb Home-style Mashed Potatoes

Skin-on home-style mashed potatoes with garlic & herbs.

Sauteed Pineapple Salad

Delicious sauteed pineapple slices with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce and sprinkled with grated cheddar…

vanilla ice cream

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Zesty Salsa for Canning

Makes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5…

Roasted spicy chicken wings with goat cheese dip

These wings taste better than at the restaurant and are healthier. People are always surprised to find out…

Sauce for Cauliflower Bits

Tex Mex Guacamole with Serrano & Jalapeno Peppers

A delicious treat that can be served as a topping for tacos or taco salad, a dip for corn chips, a spread for…

Candied Fruits

how to candied fruit i love this with angel food cake

My Dry Rub

Its that time of year when the barbecue hits the grills & smokers and so I thought I'd post my favorite dry rub recipe. I only use this rub & a…

Raspberry White Velvet Cake

A delicious and moist cake, perfect for weddings. Any bride doing the cake herself, or having a family/friend make it, should use this cake. It is…