North american summer recipes with 600 or more calories added by professional chefs

Baked Beans

I found this recipe in an old recipe book from the 1940's when I was a young bride in the early 1970's. At the time, I thought, "wow this is…

Garlic Lovers Chicken

Chicken was on sale this week and Patti found a beauty, it was over 7lbs. so we had plenty left over for an awesome spontaneous picnic the next day…

Bourbon Chicken

A delicious dish that can be served best with rice or couscous.

Southwest Chicken Chili

Here is a great one pot chili with a little Southwest Flair

Lotta Cheese Cheese Burger

We got a complaint from some friends that when they go out for burgers the meat is paper thin and the cheese, if you can find any, is tasteless. We…

Fresh Strawberry Pie Topped Cheesecake…The Ultimate Skinny Dessert

If you’re looking for a fabulous, decadent, finale for a party, you’ll…

Everything Goes Oatmeal Cookies

It is believed that oatmeal cakes originated in Scotland many centuries ago and were a staple food for many years. Oatmeal cookies are a variant of…

Tropical Beach Cake

Here is a great memory to make with any child. The complete beach cake that will make everyone smile. My seven year old niece and I made a beautiful…

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

There are some recipes that just cannot be improved upon, and Betty Crocker’s pineapple upside-down cake recipe is one of them. This is one of…

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Raspberry White Velvet Cake

A delicious and moist cake, perfect for weddings. Any bride doing the cake herself, or having a family/friend make it, should use this cake. It is…

Sweet Green Bean Bundles

Buffalo Chicken Appetizer Rolls

A delightful little mini calzone style bite using refrigerator rolls! Perfect for events, pot lucks, Superbowl and more!

POUND CAKE

CocaCola Baked Beans