These light and airy strips add a great garnish to soups or when cut wider, can be a great alternative to regular chips at a Chinese-themed dinner. I love to use them in my chicken corn egg-drop soup!...
This is my most-requested salad recipe ever. It's a staple at family gatherings, potlucks, and dinner parties. I think the blue cheese and pepper flavors make this a great accompaniment to beef, but my...
This is a non-dairy sour cream alternative and stays fresh for about 5 days. Substitute any vegan sweetener for sugar and olive oil for canola. Serve over Mexican dishes and baked potatoes.
A condiment with pizzazz! Process ginger to a consistency similar to horseradish. Serve with all meats, poultry, and fish as condiment, or use before cooking as marinade. If topped off with vinegar, it...
A condiment with pizzazz! Process ginger to a consistency similar to horseradish. Serve with all meats, poultry, and fish as condiment, or use before cooking as marinade. If topped off with vinegar, it...
This olive oil-based rosemary seasoning is great on chicken or pork, particularly when using an indirect grilling method. You can also use this on potatoes. To coat potatoes, cut small baking potatoes...
This microwave recipe for preserved lemons speeds up the whole process. They make the perfect accompaniment to Moroccan tagines or couscous. Refrigerate after opening.
Sesame whispers sweet-nothings in your ear with this light and tangy adaptation. This recipe avoids vegetable oil while incorporating the complete egg to deliver a healthy-choice alternative spread. Fresh...
Tired of the same old green beans and corn? Treat your family to something new and different with these grilled shishito peppers. They pair nicely with steak or chicken, so get that grill fired up.
This homemade paste made of fresh turmeric root, ginger, coconut oil, and pepper comes together quickly. Use it fresh in soups, sautes, and even on sandwiches. Add to any dish where you want some added...
Mock Devonshire cream is used to top scones. Grandma Johnson's on this site is excellent to pair it up with. Take warm scones right out of the oven, spread with strawberry preserves, and top with Devonshire...
Great as a dry rub for pork or chicken, or added to your favorite BBQ sauce to add a bit of kick and flavor to your basting. I prefer to rub my pork the day before and refrigerate it overnight wrapped...
Let your slow cooker do all the work of making beautifully caramelized onions. Freeze what you don't use right away so you'll have caramelized onions ready in a snap for soups, burgers, omelets, pizzas,...
This spicy dry rub is great for beef, pork, and lamb. Once you mix the spices they'll keep about 4 months in an airtight jar. When ready to use, just rub into the meat, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate...
I decided to start making my own peanut butter when I read the ingredient list on a peanut butter jar label. While peanuts are good for you, the unhealthy additives and hydrogenated oils are not. This...
Some easy tricks to making healthier pulled pork sandwiches include using a leaner cut of meat, choosing a lower-calorie barbecue sauce, and serving your sandwiches with smaller buns and a lower-fat coleslaw....
This coarse-grind honey mustard (with a surprise ingredient!) can be added to a glaze for a ham, spooned into a green bean casserole, slathered on a turkey sandwich, or tucked into a gift basket with pretzels...
You don't need to wonder what's in the peanut butter when you make your own. This recipe, sent to me by a pair of USA WEEKEND readers, is great-tasting and health-promoting. Soybeans and peanuts help control...
This is a tastier alternative to marinating meat. A rub gives a fuller flavor to any meat. This rub can be used for just about any meat (I personally favor it on chicken!). This recipe makes enough for...
In Lexington, North Carolina the barbecue sauce recipe is mostly vinegar with just a touch of ketchup and hot pepper. Here's how to make an authentic NC Lexington Dip BBQ sauce and mop baste. Relying...
I made my butter out of 4 varieties of nuts as I was getting tired of peanut butter. Make sure you get your nuts when bulk bins are on sale as this can get expensive. This recipe is for smooth butter;...
This is my own recipe for a fairly quick pasta sauce, meaning it doesn't take all day to cook. Use your own judgment when it comes to adding the spices, that's what makes it fun! Great served with angel...
I made my butter out of 4 varieties of nuts as I was getting tired of peanut butter. Make sure you get your nuts when bulk bins are on sale as this can get expensive. This recipe is for smooth butter;...
This is a dry Jamaican Jerk seasoning I use mostly on grilled chicken! You may want to give some away to friends because this recipe makes a lot! Use it as a dry rub on grilled chicken, fish, steak, or...
This clotted cream is made with a long, slow cooking method that toasts the cream, imparting a sweet nuttiness that I don't think I've tasted in any other preparation. While the name doesn't make the mouth...
A slightly sweet and oh so tasty barbeque sauce that will have you licking your plate. The combination of ingredients is so simple, you'll be shocked. It's great for coating chicken or ribs, mixing with...
With all the options for different kinds of sauces and types of sausage, it goes without saying that you can embellish this a hundred different ways, and I hope you do.
This delicious, tangy relish of green tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices, is perfect with sandwiches, potatoes, cheese, and lots of other entrees. A jar of this makes a great gift, too!