Quick and easy American dinner party recipes

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Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley

Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley

A quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and…

Salad Foodie
Dec 2017
Professional
1 vote
4662 views
Benefits of Fruit Based on His Skin Color

Benefits of Fruit Based on His Skin Color

you eat the fruit and have content different nutrients. If you read through this article, then you will get a…

Rany
May 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
15345 views
Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia

Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia

So I didn't find a recipe I liked for this and had to bungle my way through it alone. But it turned out pretty darned good! Nice crispy crunch, and…

Salad Foodie
Sep 2012
Professional
3 votes
19330 views
Banana Split Cake

Banana Split Cake

Tasty desert reminiscent of a banana split but much easier to serve.

Glenn
Dec 2013
Beginner
1 vote
12052 views
Skinny Garlic Chicken, Amazingly Easy and Delicious

Skinny Garlic Chicken, Amazingly Easy and Delicious

All you garlic lovers will LOVE this chicken…An instant hit and will have everyone wanting more! As it bakes,…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jun 2013
Professional
6 votes
21570 views
Beef Fajita Best Marinade

Beef Fajita Best Marinade

This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and…

Amos Miller
Dec 2013
Professional
3 votes
11496 views
Banana Peanut Butter Mock Ice Cream

Banana Peanut Butter Mock Ice Cream

All you need is a banana, peanut butter, and a food processor or blender to turn out to be the most delicious,…

NYCNomNom
Apr 2010
Advanced
7 votes
48084 views
San Antone Black Bean Salad

San Antone Black Bean Salad

With friends and family living in the great state of Texas, my frequent visits have always meant new flavor profiles to experience, new ways to…

Amos Miller
Jan 2011
Professional
9 votes
20726 views
Cider-Glazed Boneless Pork Loin Chops

Cider-Glazed Boneless Pork Loin Chops

This excellent recipe comes from America’s Test Kitchen (Cook’s Illustrated). Boneless pork chops can easily be…

Foodiewife
Mar 2011
Advanced
2 votes
23120 views
Creole Pralines

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
5 votes
10219 views
Blueberries with Lime Sugar & Citrus Confit

Blueberries with Lime Sugar & Citrus Confit

This is one of my absolute favorite berry desserts and comes from Tony Bourdain and Les Halles Restaurant in…

Amos Miller
Mar 2011
Professional
6 votes
18153 views
Marinated Asparagus

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
Advanced
5 votes
13443 views
Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!

Scalloped Potatoes ~ Microwave Quick!

Scalloped potatoes cooked in 12 minutes? Compare that to the hour-and-a-half baking time most scalloped potato…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
2 votes
16679 views
Venison or Elk and Apricot Mustard Sauce

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…

Amos Miller
Feb 2011
Professional
3 votes
16237 views
Sugar Free Cocktail - Frozen Strawberry Daquiri

Sugar Free Cocktail - Frozen Strawberry Daquiri

If you're looking for a recipe for entertaining, and need to watch calories, sugar or carb intake, this is a…

Teodora Pogonat
Jan 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
23092 views