The recipe for this non-pictured coconut cake comes courtesy of Vicki’s friend Paula from Australia who is Italian, married to a man named John, who is Greek, and this is his family’s recipe.
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Colorful Tomato and Cheese Salad
This salad is often featured on Italian restaurant menus as a Caprese salad. However, you can substitute the mozzarella with other types of cheese to suit your taste. The key to this salad is to serve ripe and flavorful tomatoes (which sometimes are a challenge to find in sunny Florida for reasons beyond comprehension). If […]
“No-Cook” Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pasta and Much More
We love tomatoes – their bright color, their savory flavor, and their versatility. Here is a recipe for a no-cook sauce that can be used to top pasta, bruschetta, cooked fish, chicken, the sky’s the limit. One more thing, the aroma of this recipe is absolutely mouth-watering!
Grape Passion Martini
Give this Grape Passion Martini a try, it’s been called “the best cocktail ever” by some very experienced drinkers!
Scotcharoos – No-Bake Cookie Goodness
Although Kellogg’s originated this recipe, many of us have had it in our recipe boxes for a very long time. Scotcharoos come together quickly and everybody loves them. Try making them with Cocoa Krispies for even more chocolatey goodness!
Garden Fresh Vegetable Risotto
This recipe is a great way to make sure the family gets their vegetables in a delicious way! All of the colorful vegetables make a nice presentation for your dinner table. This risotto makes a wonderful meal when served along with a salad, but if you have men in your life that ask “where’s the […]
Roasted Potatoes All Dressed Up
A delicious side dish to any meal!
Easy Dinner – Spicy Mushroom & Chipotlé Fundido
Another make-ahead meal to get dinner on the table in no time! Most of this recipe can be made in advance, then popped in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes.
Tiramisú – Easy AND Impressive
We are sure your family and friends will love this simple dessert – give it a try!
Another Meatless Meal – Penne Pasta with Fresh Herbs
Have you ever bought fresh herbs for a recipe and you have some left over, but aren’t sure what to do with them? This recipe is a simple, fresh, and tasty solution to using herbs before they go to waste.
Make and Take Layered Avocado Dip – Ready in Minutes!
Looking for a quick appetizer to bring to a party? This is it! You can make this dip in advance without worrying about the avocados turning brown. The fresh lemon juice and sour cream layer keep the avocados a nice, bright green color. Serve with tortilla chips – the multi-grain “Scoops” are a perfect match. […]
Dijon Vinaigrette – Not Just for Salad!
This vinaigrette is extremely versatile and can transform simple ingredients into a tasty meal. Use it as a marinade for chicken, fish, or pork. Pour it over mixed greens with sliced turkey, fresh spinach with shrimp, any pasta (top with Parmesan cheese), or cooked fish like salmon. Leave those processed dressings and marinades on the […]
EZ Shrimp and Angel Hair Dinner
A Simple Sauce to Enhance any Meal!
Below is an easy recipe for a sauce that will elevate your quick dinner into a tasty meal. Pour over grilled pork chops, chicken or flank steak. Add to rice pilaf for additional flavor and color or add to scrambled eggs for a spicy addition. The best thing about this sauce is that you […]
Crab and Asparagus Quiche
The deliciously rich taste of crab elevates this quiche to a whole new level. It will be great for brunch, lunch, or a light supper.
Zucchini, Bacon and Gruyere Quiche
Everything tastes better with bacon! The blend of flavors in this quiche is unique and delicious.
Devilishly Dense Flourless Dark Chocolate Mint Cake
This cake comes together quickly and tastes delicious!
Mexi-Corn Salsa Appetizer
Another simple recipe from The Simple Celebration! This appetizer goes together very quickly, can be made well ahead of your get-together, and looks and tastes great. Recipe courtesy of Evie from Cincinnati.
Light and Fluffy Angel Food Cake – Simply Heavenly
Need a light, homemade dessert? Whip together this delicious, fluffy angel food cake – it is truly heavenly! You only need six ingredients, which are probably right in your pantry.
Frozen Key Lime Pie – A Sweet Fiesta Finish
Instead of the traditional Mexican desserts, i.e., flan or churros, try this Frozen Key Lime Pie recipe to end your Fiesta on a sweet note. This is an original recipe from one of our favorite chefs, Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. One of the great things about this pie is you can make it days […]
Quick Spicy Tomato and Bacon Linguine
This linguine dish is so good it would be great for a family meal or perfect for company. And it will be ready in 30 minutes!
Potato & Smoked Salmon Starter
Instead of serving salad as a first course, try this potato and smoked salmon dish. Jumbo cooked shrimp easily substitutes for the salmon if one of your guests does not care for smoked salmon.
Creamy Moose Milk Cocktail
Moose Milk has been served at our neighborhood holiday parties for years and everyone loves them, but BEWARE – this is a very potent cocktail and if too many are consumed, there will be consequences and repercussions! One more word of advice, if you want to make another batch, but have run out of vodka […]
Mom’s Party Mix
This recipe makes A LOT. If you are making this mix during the holidays, make sure you have plenty of Christmas tins on hand (available at the dollar store). Otherwise, store the mix in Tupperware containers. Line your containers with paper towels and store them in a cool dark place – like your closet.
Eggnog Cookies with Rum Frosting
Vicki’s husband, Skip, likes this eggnog cookie the best during the holidays. Why? Well, the rum of course!
Buckeyes – So Easy, Let the Kids Make Them!
For all of you non-bakers, this is the Christmas cookie for you! If you are short on time, and who isn’t this time of year, you can get these cookies together in no time. Better yet, have your kids make them for you (maybe with a little supervision).
Hidden Cherry Fudge Cookies
Bringing homemade cookies to a holiday party as a hostess gift, to a neighbor, or co-worker is a thoughtful and inexpensive way to wish them a happy holiday.
A Quick Quiche Lunch
For this recipe, you can substitute the spinach with sliced zucchini and mozzarella with any cheese you like. Serve a simple green salad on the side and you have a meal!
Low-Fat Citron Cosmo – Cheers!
We recommend this cocktail not only because it looks festive and tastes great, but it is lower in calories than the original cosmo recipe.
Make Tonight a Sloppy Joe Night
Here is a recipe that is easy, tasty, and ready in no time. Double the recipe and freeze half for when it’s just one of those nights where the thought of cooking dinner overwhelms …
