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Budwig Diet Smoothie

Budwig Diet Smoothie

Someone turned me on to Dr. Johanna Budwig recently. I read a bit about her research and her diet online. While there isn't a lot of hard evidence…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2010
Advanced
9 votes
23803 views
Southern Cornbread Dressing

Southern Cornbread Dressing

My grandma made the best cornbread dressing and it has been our family tradition to have it with Giblet gravy since long before I was old enough to…

Redneck Mike
Nov 2016
Advanced
9 votes
204137 views
Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent,…

Andrea Faz
Jul 2008
Intermediate
8 votes
17660 views
Gold Medal Best Ever Banana Bread

Gold Medal Best Ever Banana Bread

I make a lot of banana bread because my kids and husband both love it. I've tried a lot of different recipes,…

Nancy Miyasaki
Oct 2010
Intermediate
8 votes
18560 views
Crockpot Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Crockpot Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Use rump or brisket (my fave) to make fork-tender beef for hoagies or homemade rolls (see links).

myra byanka
Jul 2013
Professional
8 votes
14039 views
Painkiller

Painkiller

This is the official drink of the British Virgin Islands. The best Painkiller we had was on Jost Van Dyke - White Bay at the Soggy Dollar bar.

Mark H.
May 2008
Advanced
8 votes
33642 views
Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is my favorite peanut butter cookie recipe, despite my complete willingness to flirt with other recipes.…

Laura Tabacca
Feb 2010
Advanced
8 votes
6254 views
Loaded Baked Potato Balls

Loaded Baked Potato Balls

Mashed potatoes mixed with butter, sour cream, scallions, and bacon, are formed into balls, stuffed with a chunk of cheddar cheese, breaded with…

Marisa Musto
Sep 2010
Advanced
8 votes
14327 views
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnaps and Walnuts

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnaps and Walnuts

We were treated to this wonderful cheesecake when visiting our good friends in Pasadena. It was beautiful and…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2010
Advanced
8 votes
4416 views
Grilled Asian Pork Loin

Grilled Asian Pork Loin

We had a BBQ party today and served pork loin with two different types of marinade. This one was universally loved. It has a wonderful sweet and…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2011
Advanced
8 votes
18379 views
Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
Advanced
8 votes
9181 views
Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Easy and tasty. Did I mention that it's an easy recipe?

Carol E. Smith
Feb 2008
Beginner
8 votes
22573 views
Salmon Baked in Foil

Salmon Baked in Foil

This is a simple recipe but it is really delicious. What I love about it is that it has enough flavor to make any adult's mouth water, but our kids…

John Spottiswood
Nov 2010
Advanced
9 votes
17836 views
Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

Pan Seared Sirloin Steaks with Sauteed Onions

We don't eat a lot of steak, and when we do I normally grill it. My mom used to frequently serve pan seared…

John Spottiswood
Sep 2012
Advanced
8 votes
22067 views
Awesome Split Pea Soup

Awesome Split Pea Soup

We made this soup by combining the best of two recipes...one from America's Test Kitchen and one from Cook's Illustrated's the Best New Recipe. I…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2009
Advanced
8 votes
11858 views