North american appetizers & snacks recipes costing more than $3 per serving added by professional chefs

Homemade Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Gumbo for Beginners

Everyone loves Gumbo. No one likes to make it. But really, it isn't that difficult. I developed this…

Turkey, Cornbread Dressing, and Gravy for Wannabe Southern Cooks

This posting includes recipes for brining the turkey (to make it flavorful…

Unbelievably-Sinful Strawberry Ribs

Four Oriental Salad Dressings

These are all great with mixed greens, carrot slivers, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Chicken Wings or Drummies - Orange Glazed

Just make PLENTY for those Bowl Games! I had one trim couple eat 4 lbs and then look for more. This is very…

Homemade Buffalo Wing Sauce

Frank's or homemade? Give this a try. It's just as good, and cheaper. Make it as hot as you want. As is, it's moderately hot.

Two Memphis BBQ Sauces

In between the sweetness of Kansas City and spicier Texas bbq sauces. I use homemade chili powder, and if you don't, invest in a better quality…

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

This is a great salsa on hot dogs or tortilla chips

Southern Style barbecue Chicken

This recipe has been passed down from my Grandmother to my Mother and myself, My children now make the famous barbecue sauce. I have updated to fit…

Bread Dipping Oil and Vinaigrette

Bake a fresh loaf of bread or buy it still warm from the store, and dip pieces in this wonderful vinaigrette.

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…

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is one the great comfort foods of all time! With a little work and fresh vegetables it is a meal that will satisfy everyone. If…

Russian Pasties

Savory spiced ground meat nestled in fresh bread dough. I double or even triple this, then freeze to reheat later for a quick snack. You can…

Artichoke Heart, Cheese and Basil Appetizer

Warm, cheesy, bubbly cheese:::drink some wine and enjoy your day...and top it off with some toasted bread or…

pate brisee (crust for potpie)

courtesy http://figjamandlimecordial.com/ and Silver Palate Good Times cookbook