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Thick & Chunky Salsa

Fresh salsa (pico de gallo) is very good but I prefer the cooked version that I developed years ago. I wasn't crazy about the flavor of the store-bought jarred salsas. Except for the cooking time, this...

Author: Donna Graffagnino

Top Shelf Guacamole (Cantina Laredo's)

Awhile ago I went to lunch at Cantina Laredo's and tried their table side prepared guacamole, which I normally don't eat the guacamole, not a fan, but just loved this one, maybe Guacamole is growing on...

Author: Lynn Dine

Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

This is by no means my special recipe, but it is one of my favorite grilling recipes. This photo was taken before the peppers were ready to take off the grill, but you get the idea. You can make enough...

Author: Lynn Socko

Zucchini Balls

Good appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce

Author: patricia taylor

Tomato Basil Bread Pudding

Your family will love this fresh tomato, basil, bread pudding. I make it with fresh tomatoes from my garden when in season & the rest of the time I use cherry/grape tomatoes. There is a huge difference...

Author: Jim Frigyes

SEAFOOD STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

saw this on Facebook

Author: Jackie Brink

Marinated mushrooms and artichokes

if using unflavored olive oil, add 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel to the marinade.

Author: Lynnda Cloutier

Italian Greens with Sauteed Onions and Garlic

Where I come from.. it's all about the Italian cuisine! Trust me, you don't have to be Italian to enjoy the food. Although, it doesn't hurt. :) Our town has many family owned Italian restaurants and every...

Author: Megan Todd

Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Dressing

This is a fresh, yummy, classic salad that'll use up summer tomatoes and fresh basil. Using prosciutto makes this a little different and we loved the savory addition. The tangy balsamic dressing is easy...

Author: Monica Keleher

Fried Sweet Plantains, Maduros Fritos, Platanitos Fritos

These plantains are fried semi-ripe and served along any main dish. They are are served as a typical side dish just as you would serve fried potatoes. The plantains should be yellow with dark black spots...

Author: Juliann Esquivel

Savory Spinach Carrot Mushroom Kugel or Appetizer

This may not be a traditional kugel, but it's absolutely delicious. I baked this in a 9x13 dish and enjoyed a big slice. The mushrooms add a meaty texture. Spinach and carrots add a freshness to the casserole....

Author: Helaine Norman

DEEP FRIED YELLOW SQUASH

WE EAT THESE OFTEN IN THE SUMMER WHEN THE SQUASH ARE FRESH OFF THE VINE.I ALSO COOK EXTRA CRISPY AND DIP IN RANCH DRESSING AS A SNACK.

Author: Becky Hudgins

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

My family loves okra! Whether it boiled, fried or mixed in a dish, we love it! This dish has a Southern flavor with a mix with a hint of Cajun. They are great dipped in ranch.

Author: Jennifer J

Fried Green Tomatoes

No need to travel to the Whistle Stop Cafe after you try this fried green tomato recipe. The buttermilk soak makes the breading really stick to the tomatoes and it doesn't fall off when frying. They end...

Author: Heather Haddo

Zucchini Fritters With Asiago

Whether you serve these zucchini fritters as a side or an appetizer, you can't go wrong. They're easy to prepare and taste amazing. The inside is soft with hints of garlic and cheese flavor, while the...

Author: Tere Gill

Baker Hotel's Spinach Rockefeller

This was served in the famous Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, TX. The hotel(the first spa in history) has been closed since 1972. It was the hot spot for the rich and famous. It's guest included: Judy Garland,...

Author: Teresa P

Broccoli & Cheddar Bars

These bars are so good. It's another well received dish the folks at Church enjoyed..so easy too! I used mushrooms today, you can leave them out if you prefer...sometimes I add some heat to them by adding...

Author: Cassie *

Sauteed Garlic Green Beans

We grow Italian Green Beans each year and I love to saute them in a pan with olive oil, onions and lots of garlic! Of course this recipe works with string beans or asparagus as well!

Author: Holly Grier- Wallace

Janet's Spinach & Cheese Souffle

Easy, easy, easy and very yummy! I through this together and have made it like this ever since. It's not the actual way of making souffle, but I like to call it that. It's my version of it and I can't...

Author: Janet Scott

Roasted red pepper and artichoke tapenade

Delicious, addicting tapenade, great for dinner parties, with many other uses as well. Everyone will want the recipe, and it's so easy.

Author: Darci Juris @keepitinthekitchen

Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Corn Mini Empanadas

These are the perfect little, Mexican-inspired bites. They will please the entire crowd. Big kids and little ones!

Author: Jenn Tidwell

EASY FRIED SUMMER SQUASH

This is just a simple, basic yet classic, Southern recipe. We eat these like we would if they were potato chips (and the grandkids do too!) Feel free to add extra spices and experiment.

Author: Tere Gill

Asparagus Appetizers

My mother-in-law used to make these at her cocktail parties. There were never any left. I use them even as an appetizer when entertaining just one other couple. The nice thing is that you can take out...

Author: Linda Knowles

Stuffed Mushrooms Parmigiana (Weight Watchers)

Recipe Adapted from: "America's Most Wanted Recipes - Without the Guilt". This is a lightened version of Carrabba's Stuffed Mushrooms Parmigiana. This recipe serves 4 and is 3 Weight Watcher points per...

Author: Hope Vaillancourt

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

There's a pizza place back home that uses these peppers on their pizzas. I absolutely love the flavor of them. *If you can't find Cubanelle peppers, small poblano chiles can be used.

Author: S I

Cheesy Mushroom Artichoke Bake

This is my version of something I saw on Pinterest. It is so good! It tastes a bit like pizza only no crust so it's great for a low carb diet!

Author: Teresa Jacobson

Norma's Quick & Easy Savory Spinach/Artichoke Dip

I know that probably there are dozen's of Spinish/Artichoke dishes on here, but really you neeed to try these. This is so easy to make. This is another great dish I served last year during the Super Bowl...

Author: Norma DeRemer

Onion Straws

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Author: Pat Duran

New York Style Corn Fritters

When fresh corn is available, make sure to pick a few ears up and make this easy corn fritter recipe. They went fast in the Test Kitchen. Outside the fritters are crisp but the inside stays soft. We did...

Author: Anthony Nicometi Jr

Cheddar Broccoli Rice Cups

These are easy to make. Freezes well great reheated

Author: Penny Price

Bennigan's Broccoli Bites

When I was just starting out working, some of my friends and I would stop at Bennigan's after work. They would get huge meals, lots of drinks, and eat until they could barely walk. I always ordered the...

Author: Megan Stewart

Artichokes French

Aunt Chrissy Quigley You can also make Chicken French.

Author: Mary Jo Terzo

Bread & Butter Pickled Okra

I like pickled okra but my wife doesn't like dill and all the recipes for pickled okra include dill. I developed this adaptation from bread & butter pickles and used okra. She really likes this recipe,...

Author: J. White Harris

Spinach Balls with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

I first tasted these spinach balls over 20 years ago at a local restaurant that had them on their appetizer menu. It was love at first bite!!! A few years later, I found this recipe (with a few changes...

Author: Susan Bickta

Eggplant Caponata

From Facebook friend of Canning Granny. Had to save to my recipe box! Origanal poster was Dawn. Her picture also to remind me. another poster metioned adding celery in the same proportion as the peppers/onions...

Author: Linda Lehman

PEGGI'S DEEP FRIED MOREL MUSHROOMS

There's nothin' better than a morel mushroom! We hunt these every spring & really enjoy them. Use as an appetizer or a side dish.

Author: Peggi Anne Tebben

Asparagus Casserole

This is 1 of my late wife Brenda's Church recipes. She was a member on Just A Pinch.com http://www.justapinch.com/me/mbf Brenda Kay Friley...May 27, 1965 - September 19, 2012 We was married on October...

Author: Rev BJ Friley

Easy shake n bake potatoes

These are so easy to make, a child could easily help make them. They are a great side dish, or a snack.

Author: sherry monfils

Garden Fresh Salsa

A simple fresh salsa for your next cookout. It's a refreshing salsa that's bursting with flavor. Tomatoes are a base for salsa. Peppers not only add color but a nice crunch. We opted to add 1 can of jalapenos...

Author: Jenni K

Spinach Torta

This is one of those dishes that can be cut into small squares and served at a buffet or served as a meatless dinner along with a salad (which is what I did tonight!) It's very rich, so a little goes a...

Author: Joanne Bellezza-Loughlin

Bacon wrapped Grilled Stuffed Onions

My Philip came up with this recipe many years ago we have added to it and more recently wrapped them in bacon. They are a wonderful addition to any grilled meal.

Author: Deneece Gursky

"Finadene" Local Dip

"Spicy sauce used for dipping BBQ meat, chicken or fish, egg rolls, or over rice, eggs, for dipping and drizzling over almost everything if you are a Pacific Islander. This sauce ia a "must have" on every...

Author: Connie "Kiyu" Guerrero

Santa Fe Ranch Dressing & Dip

Ken's Steak House Dressing Recipe

Author: Jason Koch

Pan Roasted tomatoes

I always roast my tomatoes in a skillet or on a flat griddle. There are oven methods of roasting, but I don't have enough experience to post that method.

Author: Lynn Socko

Mexican Caviar

This is super easy and is great with so many things. You can eat it as a dip with tortilla chips, top a baked potato or salad greens with it or spoon over fish, chicken or steak. I usually bring it to...

Author: Shannon Smith

Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Chowder

This is just a really good soup! Even though it's a creamy, cheesy soup, it's actually broth based, so it's not too heavy and rich. You can use whatever veggies your family likes, or whatever you have...

Author: cindy sandberg

Roasted Pepper Salsa

My son's girlfriend was allergic to tomatoes so she made a red pepper salsa and I thought it was so delicious and flavorful, I just had to have the recipe, however they broke up before I had the chance...

Author: Amy H.

Homemade BBQ Potato Chips

If you have never eaten homemade potato chips that are still warm, man you don't know what you are missing.

Author: Melissa Turner

Sauteed Lima Beans and Ham Habas con Jamon

A tapas recipe from the Andalucia region of Spain. Jamon Serrano is different from American ham. You can use diced Pancetta as a substitute, but you'll need to dice it finer.

Author: Lori Loucas

Potato Pampushki

A friend of mine brought these over last night right after dinner,they were hot and crispy and DELICIOUS! I tasked her for the recipe to share with you. She made them half the size as the recipe because...

Author: Leanne D.