American dinner party recipes

Crunchy Ramen Salad

I got this recipe from a former co-worker. It's a popular side dish at a lot of church suppers, work potlucks, and other events. There are various…

Whip Cream Cake

This vintage recipe was mom's special occasion cake - sublime and delicate. Choose any flavor of frosting. I like to use a buttercream vanilla or…

Ice box pickles

This is a RECIPE that we love and the grand kids to I always wanted to make pickles but had not enough cucumbers. I have a small garden. But you…

Frozen Sangria

I got this recipe from a wine festival. Any inexpensive red table wine should work. I've also used Llano (these are local Texas wines, but you can…

Mac 'n' Cheese

Sometimes, you just gotta have a bowl! Use Cavatappi noodles. Do not substitute! You will be happy you did. This recipe is rich, creamy and full…

Rich Dark Chocolate Cake

Simple cake made in one bowl. It's moist and decadent !

Grasshopper Dessert

Creamy Chicken Chlli

Chicken Tender Rollups with Bacon Wrap

The basic version of this recipe abounds on the Internet, using boneless chicken breasts and gouda cheese. I…

Beans and corn bread

A fast way to make it and it's good

Roasted Spiced Nuts

A nice treat anytime and especially for the year end holiday season.

Dim sum dip holders

I used dim sum wrappers to hold a couple of different concoctions.

Buffalo Dump Chili

Buffalo Dump Chili because we’ve been in the mood for great Chili. So, I thought I would make a dump chili using buffalo chunks that we slow smoked…

Rhubarb and Strawberry Layered Delight

OMGoodness - this trifle-like beauty will steal the show at your next dinner or event. Don't let the 3 layer…

Citrus Pepper Chicken Bacon Cheeseburgers

Citrus Pepper Bacon Chicken Cheeseburgers because Ken loves cheeseburgers or anything with cheese and bacon.…