Seafood - Smoked Salmon Watercress Salad With Red Onion Caper Vinaigrette

Start with a salad of smoked salmon and watercress. Try to buy the commercial bagged watercress that already has been cleaned to speed things along, or you may substitute other mixed salad greens. (I like to make sure there are some bitter ones, such as radicchio and arugula, along with milder greens, such as butter lettuce or baby spinach.) Also, because this is such a simple salad, all the ingredients should be top-quality. So spring for the best smoked salmon you can find.

Soups Stews And Chili - Calypso Black Bean Soup

Black bean soup sizzles in this spicy, Caribbean-inspired version combining mangoes and bananas with onions, garlic, coconut milk, hot pepper sauce, cumin, and ginger.

Soups Stews And Chili - Kansas City Steak Soup

Sometimes you just need steak soup and this recipe yields a gallon of it. Really, a whole gallon. This is a roux-based soup made with round steak, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables. It freezes beautifully.

Side Dish - Broccoli In Roast Chicken Drippings

Split breast chicken roasted with my favorite seasonings blend, taken out of the oven to rest. In its place, fresh broccoli spears and sliced garlic roasted until tender. Pure laziness, pure genius.

Appetizers And Snacks - Kettle Corn

White sugar makes the Kettle Corn taste like popcorn balls. Use brown sugar and it will taste like caramel corn.

Salad - Red White And Blueberry Fruit Salad

The simplest red, white, and blue fruit salad has strawberries, blueberries, and bananas for the colors of the flag.

Pasta - Garlic Chicken With Orzo Noodles

This is a simple recipe with a spicy kick for garlic lovers. It is my combination of a much loved linguine and clam sauce dish and a recent introduction to orzo pasta.

Salad - Strawberry Romaine Salad Ii

This is a great salad with lots of taste sensations - strawberries, mandarin oranges, red onions, and tomatoes. The poppy seed dressing is very different; it is made with honey, cherry juice, lemon juice, and mayonnaise.

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Seafood - Fast Salmon With A Ginger Glaze

This super-fast, super-delicious garlic ginger basil glaze is the perfect accompaniment to your grilled salmon.

Pasta - Diablo Shrimp Saute

This spicy shrimp and pasta recipe is very quick and easy to make. Great recipe for hot summer days! Double the jalapeno pepper if you like it hot.

Breakfast And Brunch - Banana Oat Muffins 2

These chewy muffins are packed with oats and garnished with a sweet and crunchy topping.

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Cheese - Mexican Lasagna No Lasagna Noodles

Assemble a Mexican-inspired lasagna with tortillas, ground beef, Colby-Jack cheese, and taco sauce for a filling weeknight dinner.

Side Dish - Apple Walnut Salad

Apples, walnuts, and cranberries in a creamy sauce make an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners!

Bread - Grandma Vandorens White Bread

What Grandma used to make! Our family's favorite. The recipe was never written down (that I know of) until she shared it with me when she was in her 90's.

Bread - Hawaiian Bread Iii

Simple to make and very yummy for the tummy! A very fruity and tasty recipe!

Breakfast And Brunch - Eggnog Latte

It wouldn't be Christmas without one (or several!). If you have a home espresso machine, this is a great holiday coffee treat.

Herbs And Spices - Chai Tea Mix

A dry mix for instant Chai tea that you can keep on hand for those frequent Chai tea emergencies. It's also a popular gift.

Breakfast And Brunch - Babka Iii

This very eggy egg bread is rich with butter and delicate in texture. Lemon zest and raisins add fine flavor.

Bbq Grilling - Alder Wood Smoked Acorn Squash Soup

This is a very Pacific NW-American soup that once made, tastes better after a few days in the fridge. Make a lot because the smoking time is an hour to two. This recipe can be cut in half if need be.

Meat And Poultry - Sweet And Sour Pork Iii

Cubed pork and stir-fried vegetables are coated in a mouthwatering sweet and sour sauce prepared with simple ingredients.

Cheese - Easy Lasagna Ii

For lasagna made simple, use uncooked lasagna and layer with cooked ground beef and spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs and dried parsley. Add a bit of water, cover and bake.

Appetizers And Snacks - Fresh Salsa I

This all purpose salsa is great on tortilla chips, tacos and other Mexican-style favorites. Roasted jalapeno chile peppers give the salsa an excellent flavor.

Pasta - Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad

An easy pasta chicken salad showcases Asian flavors with mandarin oranges, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Pasta - Stuffed Pasta Shells Surprise

These red and white stuffed pastas are completely different, but use the same technique, making it a breeze to put together. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover ham and ground beef or Italian sausage.

Fruits And Vegetables - Great Grandmas Peach Cobbler

Canned peaches makes this dessert a year-round treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream. It tastes great cold too!