American summer recipes

Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches

Yummy finger sandwiches

Ice tea Infusions

Giggling Gourmet's Sancocho

Here is a classical Puerto Rican root veggie dish that I have spent years of refining and studying under the grand guidance of my wife's Mom. This…

Creole Spiced Pork Chops

Pork chops with chops! These nicely spiced cuts can be toned up or down, depending on your taste. Gluten-free diners will enjoy these with King…

Garbage Salad (not really)

This salad will make the meal, or be the meal. Broccoli, oranges, almonds, raisins, mushrooms, onion & bacon - and a fabulous classic sweet & tangy…

Never Fail Chocolate Cake

One of the easiest, and moistest chocolate cakes you will ever bake. My grandmother, Eva Koehler, called it her "never fail" recipe. It is nearly…

Juicy Seared Tuna Steak Recipe

Learn how to make a beautiful sesame-crusted tuna steak.

Push Up Pop Desserts

Push Up Pops can be filled with Ice Cream, Cake (and Cupcakes), Mousse, Cheesecake and much more to make great party desserts. Kids love these,…

Sir Cedric

A quick casserole given to us by our friend Barb McGillen in Indianapolis. A family favorite

Celestial Pie

Why limit a great dessert like lemon meringue pie to just one kind of citrus fruit? Thanks to orange and lemon, this lovely pie packs a bold…

Banana Split Pops

This king of pops is based on the classic flavors of a banana split. Traditionally, the banana is split lengthwise, but I put the banana on the pop…

Uncle Sidney's Red Beans

There are two ways to go here: smoked meats (sausage, rib tips, neck bones, ham, country bacon), OR pickled meat. Either way, you'll obtain a rich…

Lime & Mint Jelly

Tart and zesty, this jelly makes a nice gift for the holiday host or hostess. Lime is the predominant flavor, with a “hint of mint.” Serve it with…

Crazy Hot Dog Scrambled Eggs

This is a super kid friendly dish. We make it when we have left over hot dogs. It's good plain or add a little cheese to it. It's a good weekend…