Quick and easy july 4th recipes with 600 or more calories costing more than $3 per serving

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Pinwheel Appetizers

One of the best appetizers ever!! Very simple and easy to make and are a huge hit with everybody:-)

Tex Mex Guacamole with Serrano & Jalapeno Peppers

A delicious treat that can be served as a topping for tacos or taco salad, a dip for corn chips, a spread for…

Roasted spicy chicken wings with goat cheese dip

These wings taste better than at the restaurant and are healthier. People are always surprised to find out…

Maple Mesquite Bar-B-Que Sauce

Here is a recipe for a sweet and tangy sauce for barbecues or use as a condiment for eggs, potatoes, meats or sandwiches. Very good on pork…

Potato Crusty Chicken

Potato flakes coating gives the chicken a crusty surface and keeps the chicken juicy and tender. The taste is amazing.

Plum Chutney

Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

This is a great salsa on hot dogs or tortilla chips

vanilla ice cream

you don't need an ice cream maker to make this, check out my book on amazon i scream you scream we all scream for ice cream, under virginia sue le…

Ham Salad Spread

Sweet and spicy Ham Salad spread to used on crackers topped with veggies for an appetizer or a sandwich spread for a luncheon, buffet, picnic or…

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate truffles

This recipe is LOVED by kids. I no longer do it. My tween daughter is the one that takes care of this one. She…

Double chocolate chip and Oreo cookies

Here is a cookie recipe filled with chocolate goodness. Being a chocolate lover myself, I came up with this…

Chimichurri

Mediterranean Salmon

Delicious dish that looks as good as it tastes. Fun to prepare.

Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Ken wanted macaroni and cheese made meaty with sausage. Patti had an “aha” moment because frozen pierogies are something we always have on hand,…