Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Chicken Samosas

This chicken samosa recipe is best served with yogurt dipping sauce or chutney (like coriander and mint, tamarind or sweet mango)....

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Buffalo Wing Bites

The Buffalo wing fans in my family were happy to do the taste testing as I was experimenting to create these zingy snacks. This version...

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Steaks with Mushroom Cream Sauce

A versatile sauce tops these sirloin steaks and enhances their beefy flavor. “It would also taste great over grilled chicken or pork.”

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Creepy Spiders

Cake mix gives these chocolate sandwich cookies a head start. You can even have kids help assemble the "spiders!"

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Frozen Peanut Butter and Chocolate Terrine

This terrine can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer. When served, it cuts easily, revealing the lovely layers of banana,...

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French Onion Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

In this healthier version of a traditional recipe, I punch up the flavor of turkey with caramelized onions and brandy, cut saturated...

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Cumin-Chili Spiced Flank Steak

This is a wonderful steak to share with friends and family. They’ll rave about the sizzling grilled flank steak served with flavorful...

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Graham Cracker Banana Split Dessert

My father-in-law is diabetic, but this creamy pudding dessert is one treat he can eat. It has all the flavors of a true banana split.

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Raspberry Custard Tart

help you impress guests at your next gathering. With a yummy raspberry layer and nutty homemade crust, it's hard to believe that a...

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Pierogi Casserole

My husband never tries of this hearty casserole, no matter how many times I serve it. It's great for potlucks, too!

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Asparagus Ham Strata

You can easily prepare this the night before for a luncheon, or in the morning for dinner. I serve it year-round for large groups,...

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Wild Rice Mushroom Bake

The wild rice adds a wonderful flavor to this casserole. I like to serve it on special occasions.

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