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A platter of Grilled & Stuffed Squash.

Grilled & Stuffed Squash

We always have an abundance of crookneck squash each year in our garden. I started ...

A platter of Pizza Stuffed Baby Portobello Mushrooms.

Pizza Stuffed Baby Portobello Mushrooms

If you like Alfredo, pepperoni, and mushroom pizza then this is it... without the crust. ...

Asiago Spinach and Artichoke Dip for Game Day with tortilla chips.

Asiago Spinach and Artichoke Dip for Game Day

This is a fave at all parties. I serve it up in a nice bread ...

Spring Roll cut in half on top of a platter of Spring Rolls.

Spring Rolls

These spring rolls are easy to make and so good.

A platter of French Fried Onion Rings.

French Fried Onion Rings

Who doesn't love onion rings? I do but didn't know it was really easy to ...

A bowl of Corn and Bean Sweet Chunky Salsa with chips.

Corn and Bean Sweet Chunky Salsa

So easy! When I bring this to a party everyone wants the recipe. So here ...

Irish Nachos ready to enjoy.

Irish Nachos

This is really different. Great taste. Everyone always seems to really like it.

A platter of Pam's Variations on a Theme - Onion Rings.

Pam's Variations on a Theme - Onion Rings

As my Dad used to say, "I have a Hankering for some onion rings!" I ...

Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip baked until golden brown.

Delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip

I've always loved this dip, I just wanted to make my own version. So this ...

Inside of the Hickory Smoked Jalapeno Poppers.

Hickory Smoked Jalapeno Poppers

Once you smoke a jalapeno popper, you will never grill one again. The flavor is ...

A platter of Avocado-Stuffed Tomatoes.

Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes

A friend brought this to a backyard party once and I really liked it. She ...

A bowl of Crab-Artichoke Dip with pita chips.

Crab-Artichoke Dip

A co-worker brought an extra dish of this into the office a few months back ...

A bowl of Black-Eyed Peas Dip with crackers.

Black-Eyed Peas Dip

This black-eyed peas dip is a family favorite. Great for game nights, as well as ...

A bowl of Fresh Corn Salsa.

Fresh Corn Salsa

I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh ...

A platter of Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra.

Jen's Deep Fried Cajun Okra

My family loves okra! Whether it is boiled, fried, or mixed in a dish, we ...

A bowl of Garden Fresh Salsa with tortilla chips.

Garden Fresh Salsa

This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa. There are rarely leftovers when I bring ...

A platter of Millie's Sweet Potato Biscuits.

Sweet Potato Biscuits, Millie's

I first had these little biscuits at a quaint mountain restaurant. This is my own ...

A platter of Fried Pickled Okra.

Fried Pickled Okra

What's better than fried pickle spears? How about fried pickled okra spears! Super easy to ...

A bowl of Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad.

Mexican Corny Cucumber Salad

Love this salad for something different to be served as a Mexican side, over your ...

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus on a plate.

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Someone brought these bacon-wrapped asparagus to a 1st Communion party and they were delicious!

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushroom ready to be enjoyed.

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

We can't wait for the spring/summer seasons to hit up the local farmer's market for ...

A platter of Faux-Fried Zucchini Chips.

Faux- Fried Zucchini

A great way to use an oversupply of zucchini. Most people can't believe these aren't ...

A bowl of Spicy Roasted Cauliflower.

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower

I only made 2 cups of this and it was not enough. You can increase ...

Fruit, Nut, and Seed Salad ready to serve.

Fruit, Nut, and Seed Salad

Good for you and endlessly adaptable! I love having a salad like this for lunch... ...

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