Recipezaar: North American,Kid Pleaser recipes

Vegetarian Tourtiere

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:01:28 -0500

Vegetarian Tourtiere By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen I was serving tourtiere for Christmas this year and didn't want DD to be left out. This is the version I made for her. I've included the recipe for a delicious sounding crust but I cheated and used a commercial pie crust. It uses TVP, or textured vegetable protein, which is a dried soy product available in granules or chunks that, when cooked, resemble the texture of ground meat. Look for it in the health food section of grocery stores. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Boxing Day Bars

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:42:41 -0500

1. To give you that extra energy boost if you are one of those crazy boxing day shoppers! 2. Great recipe to make from leftover Halloween or Christmas candy or pick up the ingredients cheap on Boxing Day! This is my adaptation from a recipe originally published in Better Homes and Gardens... Feel free to substitute candies and let me know if it works (I'm thinking Snickers, chocolate covered cranberries, crushed oreo cookies... endless possibilities!) -- posted by Tanya Pants

Vegan BLT Dip

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:55:22 -0500

A delicious vegan take on BLT dip. -- posted by HippieVeganMamaTo5

Chickie Chippie Casserole

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:46:50 -0500

A hybrid of hot chicken salad and a one-dish bake that is nothing short of delicious. Don't be leery of the odd combination of ingredients, once baked you have a ooey-gooey, delicious casserole. From the fridge to the table in under an hour, your craving for modest comfort food that won't kill your calorie count will be filled. -- posted by AlmightyMooX

Leeandra's Infamous Macaroni and Cheese

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:48:51 -0500

Easy way to make baked macaroni. This stuff is cholesterolly goodness. It will kill you dead, which is why I only make it at the holidays. -- posted by Leeandra

Cheeseburger Pizza

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:10:22 -0500

They difference in this pizza is the homemade sauce. Feel free to add bacon or experiment with the cheese. Enjoy! My prep time includes time for the crust to rise. -- posted by sbera007

Hoot Owl Cookies

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:00:05 -0500

Not sure where I found this recipe, but it's a fun recipe. -- posted by *Kathy*

Julie's Caramel Apple Salad

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:00:44 -0500

Our family loves this salad, even the picky eaters! Cooking time is cooling time. This makes a huge bowl full, which makes wonderful leftovers, but feel free to halve or even quarter the recipe if needed. Inspired by Chef Ain't B's recipe #252481. -- posted by puppitypup

Julie's Pecan Caramel Bars

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:02:49 -0500

These are so good, they've been the hit of the party everywhere I take them. Inspired by PanNan's recipe #37846, but tweaked a bit to suit my family's preference. (I can't tell any difference between baker's chocolate and chocolate chips, but evidently my family can.) -- posted by puppitypup

Harry Lang's

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:21:25 -0500

I have no idea where the name originated... it's a Family Tradition for my honey and his siblings, another "Rosie" recipe that I'm posting for safe keeping. They are GREAT to serve as appetizers for a party. -- posted by CHRISSYG

Ham, Broccoli, Cheese Quiche

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:25:56 -0500

Had to use up that leftover ham from christmas! Be careful with the salt, ham can be very salty. If yours isn't I would add a little. -- posted by newmama

Famous Fresh Blueberry Pie

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:47:59 -0500

I live in Florida and it is difficult to make a non-runny blueberry pie due to the humidity, but this recipe is perfect. I got this recipe through trial and error of 5 different published recipes. The filling is dense enough so that little loose liquid is present, but you still feel like you are biting into whole berries when you eat it. This fixed my problem of getting a pool of liquid in the bottom of my pie shell. I recommend using only fresh blueberries. Use a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Regarding the crust, the store-bought frozen crusts did not work properly for me. They either didn't bake on the bottom or resulted in an overflow of pie liquid into the bottom of my oven. I recommend the Pillsbury brand rolled pie crust dough found in the refrigerator section of the grocery store (by the biscuits/crescent rolls). These bake nicely, are easy to work with, and have an appropriate amount of moisture. Of greatest inspiration for the filling was from http://www.pickyourown.org/blueberrypie.php -- posted by MerryD

Boston Cream Pie

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:58:27 -0500

An ancient Good Housekeeping recipe that I religiously make every New Years day. If you've never made a scratch cake, you don't know what you're missing. Using cake flour is a must. See Lennie's recipe #87689. Be sure to properly measure your flour by lightly spooning into a measure cup until overflowing then using the backside of a knife to level off. Too little flour will produce a callapsed cake and too much will have wet spots with dense layers. Cake layers freezeable. Prep time also includes assembly time. -- posted by gailanng

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pie - Lightened Up!

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:53:45 -0500

My Aunt Judy brought this to New Year's dinner last night and everyone really enjoyed it. This is her lower fat version of a Kraft Recipe. It's very rich so don't take too big of a piece! The cooking time is actually mostly freezing time. For added crunch, prepare as directed using Crunchy Peanut Butter. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Ww Low Fat Taco Beef Skillet Dinner

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:16:03 -0500

Since starting Weight Watchers, I have missed the flavour of Mexican foods. But with calorie-filled toppings and wraps, they're not always diet-friendly. So I came up with this meal- it has the flavours of Mexican food without the majority of the calories and if you have extra points, you can even add a little guacamole or sour cream on top! It's worth using fresh salsa, not the jarred stuff for this recipe- it adds a lovely fresh bright flavour. Using extra lean beef, this recipe has a total of 19 Weight Watchers points by British points calculations. -- posted by Shuzbud

3-Can Burritos

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:20:58 -0500

An easy and healthy vegetarian burrito filling that tastes delicious. -- posted by peachy_pie

Cream Cheese Brownies

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:16:00 -0500

Cream Cheese lends itself to a moist and chewy brownie that's finger licking good. -- posted by Chef #465890

Kim's Tiger Butter

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:23:25 -0500

A delicious treat simple enough for kids to make with just a little help. If you use unsalted peanut butter, add a pinch of salt. -- posted by Lille

Macaroni and Cheese

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:12:11 -0500

Substitute for boxed mac-n-cheese. I can make it just as fast. -- posted by emcglone1979

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:31:04 -0500

My easy spin on a favorite side dish from Epcot's Le Cellier restaurant. -- posted by Chef #1407600

Low Carb Low Fat Spaghetti Squash Mock Hash Brown Casserole Aka

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:34:56 -0500

Diet friendly! yay.. Low carb potato awesome casserole... dont mind if i do. -- posted by College Girl

Barbecue'd Chicken Bits and Appy Fun! Longmeadow Farm

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:44:17 -0500

The chicken bits will give you kiddy up and go! -- posted by Andi of Longmeadow Farm

Bacon Cheddar Puffs

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:48:44 -0500

These make yummy appetizers. -- posted by Lainey6605

Rice Mix

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:22:37 -0500

Great little recipe that I made in High School. My wifes family wasn't sure if they would like it. They were right. They loved it. My kids cant get enough of it. It has everything in one bowl. I will admit, it may not be the healthiest, but it sure is good. -- posted by Chef JDecember28

Ham, Egg and Cheese Sandwiches

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:36:01 -0500

These make a great breakfast, lunch or dinner! -- posted by Lainey6605

The Best Nothing-To-It Sammy Supper Ever

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:05:23 -0500

You can probably tell by the name of the recipe that this is from Rachael Ray. -- posted by Lainey6605

Tasty Corn Chowder

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:34:01 -0500

I can't ever leave a recipe alone, I guess it's my creative nature.... I found the original version of this on Food network, but changed it up, a lot... -- posted by SteenyAlls

Hamburger Potato Stroganoff

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:36:00 -0500

A twist on classic stroganoff- my son's favorite meal. Serve as a hotdish or over warm biscuits, noodles, toast, or mashed potatoes. (I use 1/2 to 1 lb of hamburger depending what I have to use up.) -- posted by Chef #1513543

Shrimp Tacos

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:08:19 -0500

Crispy and hot: taco shells with a spicy filling of shrimp, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, garlic, green pepper and paprika. -- posted by English_Rose

Herb-Roasted Potatoes and Onions (Ww 3pts)

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:55:19 -0500

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking According to this cookbook, this recipe has only 168 calories per serving without the optional ingredients which would come to 3 points per serving. My guess is that the small red potatoes in the cookbook are smaller than those used in Zaar's data base. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Cantaloupe and Blueberries With Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:47:08 -0500

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking This dessert is best made when fresh local berries are available. It looks especially pretty if you garnish each serving with a strawberry fan. To make the fans simply slice strawberry from tip almost but not completely through, then fan out slices. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Chicken Burgers With Blue Cheese Mayo

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:42:34 -0500

A tasty alternative to a beef burger. Don't be afraid of making your own mayo,it's so simple and SO delicious! -- posted by Noo

Lemon Cream

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:44:31 -0500

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking This is a creamy sauce that is delicious with cakes, pies or fresh fruit. The other lemon sauce I have posted has eggs but this one is egg free! Cooking time is refrigeration time. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Skillet Sweet Potatoes

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:56:21 -0500

Source: Anne Lindsay's New Light Cooking -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Smoky Chicken and Chorizo Mexican Enchilada Baked Casserole

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:54:15 -0500

This recipe was made from leftovers and has been requested again ALREADY by Malcolm, my husband! Cooked chicken is mixed with smoky, hot chorizo sausage and folded through a chipotle chilli tomato sauce..........sounds too hot?! I then added some sweet corn, sour cream and a jar of mild salsa to calm it down a bit, but please DO use hot salsa if you like a little spice in your life! I topped this with a dollop of sour cream and dressed it with chopped jalapeno peppers, parsley and a little chopped coriander (cilantro) for a perfect cold weather lunch. I devised this recipe especially for the Two for One Leftovers event in the Cooking Photo's Forum. Please adjust the chilli powder to your own requirements. I like spicy food but Malcolm does not, so I topped mine with loads of chopped jalapeno peppers and a sprinkling of chipotle chilli powder!! NB: I used Spanish chorizo sausage, which is cured; if you are using fresh chorizo sausage, it needs to be browned beforehand.(I made this original recipe with leftovers from KissKiss's Recipe #368069. However, ANY cooked chicken will do for this!) -- posted by French Tart

The Realtor's Cucumber Ranch Salad Dressing

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:59:36 -0500

Yum -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

The Realtor's Creamy Dill Salad Dressing

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:00:12 -0500

You'll love this fresh tasting salad dressing. If you're a garlic fan like I am, add 1 or 2 cloves of minced fresh garlic! -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

The Realtor's Pineapple Lemon Dressing/Marinade

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:03:26 -0500

Tropical pineapple enhances the sweetness of this vinaigrette. Drizzle it over salads or pour it over grill-ready skewers of pork or shrimp as a marinade. -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

January's Comfort Cake

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:47:12 -0500

From Women of the Harvest Magazine, March 2005 Kind of like brownies but not overly sweet. -- posted by Krista Roes

Creamy Cheesy Easy Tuna Tetrazzini

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:05:13 -0500

A hit with the kids and adults in my house - super simple and budget-conscious to boot. I adapted this recipe slightly from Sandi Richard's Family Dinner Fix cookbook. -- posted by Emily

Easy Beef Stew Baked in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:58:11 -0500

This is in the oven right now and it smells so good, we can hardly wait for it to be done! No browning necessary. Company coming? Toss in another potato and carrot - this recipe is forgiving! Serve with Recipe #348286, hot and buttered. My youngest brother would find out I was making this stew and biscuits and he would invite himself over and eat me out of house and home. His favorite way to eat this stew was on top of buttered biscuits. I think with a salad and dessert this would serve about 6 but around here I would say it serves 4. ***UPDATE*** This recipe is for a cast iron dutch oven with a heavy tight-fitting lid. I've made this a million times and have had left-over gravy for noodles, rice, etc. Make sure you don't bake at any higher temperature than 300* and you don't use corningware or any other casserole. The heavy cast iron Dutch oven with a lid will prevent almost all of the evaporation of liquid, kind of like a slow cooker. -- posted by Secret Agent

Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Fingers

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:32:27 -0500

Super good oven baked chicken fingers from Country Living magazine - January, 2006. -- posted by Jakers

Beat the Blues Brownies

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:26:21 -0500

From a Nestle promotion. -- posted by katew

Rhubarb Muffins

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:45:03 -0500

I came up with this muffin recipe based on 2-3 different recipes I have been using from Zaar. I ran out of Splenda, otherwise I would have used all Splenda and no sugar. I found it really interesting how much lower the yield when using Splenda and/or apple sauce instead of butter. Another recipe with 1/2 cup of butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar yields 24 muffins. -- posted by Deantini

Savory Egg Nests

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:15:05 -0500

A fun breakfast for kids to make (with supervision). I made this with my four year old at a "Kids Cook" type of business. -- posted by Mickey in MN

Sweet N Salty Popcorn Pretzel Sticks

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:55:54 -0500

A recipe kids and adults will enjoy. Have fun! Adapted from the Popcorn Board. You could use blue and red sprinkles for Fourth of July, or red and green for Christmas, red for Valentine's day, use your imagination! -- posted by Sharon123

Salmon Salad Sandwiches

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:53:06 -0500

Delicious! From Eating Well magazine Jan/Feb 2010 -- posted by TattooedMamaof2

Scrambled Egg Wrap

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:11:07 -0500

I am saving this one for our next camping trip, but this is also a great recipe for a quick, filling breakfast or light lunch. This recipe is very versatile and you can add any herb or vegetable to the eggs or as a topping. Suggestion -green onions, hot sauce, tomatoes etc -- posted by Deantini

Strawberry-Cream Topped Shortcake

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:26:16 -0500

Great for anytime!! -- posted by Pengukay

Yummy in Your Tummy Chicken Kabobs

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:42:08 -0500

Great with rice and romaine lettuce salad!! -- posted by Pengukay

Homestyle Meatloaf

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:32:11 -0500

I got this recipe out of the Fannie Farmer Boston Cooking School cookbook. It is now my only meatloaf recipe and my family is constantly requesting it. I did change slightly and you can change the ketchup and water to just water or just milk. The Parmesan cheese can be omitted as well. If you prefer you can use any other type of ground beef. And the original recipe called for bacon placed on top. -- posted by elieugene6

Pumpkin Pie With Triple Sec

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:17:53 -0500

with a crust of ginger snaps, this can also be made layered like an English Trifle in a glass or big bowl... -- posted by carrie sheridan

Potato Crusted Salmon (Michael Smith)

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:11:37 -0500

Michael Smith is a Canadian chef who encourages you to make his recipes your own. This recipe is supposed to have the horseradish in it, but some people don't like the heat so I made it optional. I like the horseradish in it. Michaeld intended this to be served with Recipe #409358. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Honey-Mustard Green Beans

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:25:31 -0500

This is such a tasty, fresh way to serve green beans! Very quick and simple; it can even be made a day ahead. The kiddos will eat it up! I have an aunt who requests that I bring this every Thanksgiving. I originally got this recipe from Parenting magazine. If you want to prepare ahead of time, just fully prepare as directed then cover and refrigerate. Bring it to room temperature before serving. -- posted by MN*Kelly

Creamy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:10:54 -0500

Yummy!! Free up your oven and cook this classic dish in your crock pot! I made this is my taller older, 4 qt. crock pot rather than my new larger oval shaped one that tends to run hot. This could also be baked in the oven if necessary. -- posted by KPD

Crispy Everything Kale Chips

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:33:27 -0500

Kale a Super-food that your Children will eat as a snack or a side. Or the Guys to enjoy as chips during the game. If you have leftovers try them tossed in a salad, soup, pasta, rice, in a sandwich..... One cup of raw kale contains 15% of the recommended daily value of calcium and Vitamin B6, 40% of the magnesium, 180% of the Vitamin A, 200% of the Vitamin C and a whopping 1020% of the Vitamin K. Also loaded with sulfur containing phytonutrients which have been shown to protect against many kinds of cancer. So don't just garnish with it! It does your body GREAT! -- posted by ~Rita~

Most Awesome Apple Pie in the Whole World

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:32:08 -0500

This is my great-grandmother's apple pie recipe. It has a delicious crumble topping and just enough spice. The pie is better (obviously) with a home-made bottom crust. I use the "most incredible no fail pie crust" recipe also available on recipezaar. It's really not that hard and you can make it a week ahead of time and roll it out when you need it. Prep time does not include making pie crust. -- posted by lauren losefast

Three-Ingredient Sticky Baked Chicken

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:32:42 -0500

From the Canadian Family Website: Sticky, sweet with a little savory soy sauce, this chicken is pure yummy. Destined to become a family favorite because kids love it and parents love the simplicity of this oven-to-table meal. I had a great result making this with bone in chicken leg thigh quarters. I had one piece that was skinless, and we discovered that using skinless does allow the flavor of the glaze to permeate the chicken better. This was a hit with my whole family - including my hard to please 3 year old. I used ketchup, reduced sodium soy, and lite maple syrup. Ingredients I happened to have on hand. This could NOT be easier. Adjust cooking times as needed for bone in cuts. Great with white rice and steamed broccoli. This recipe is so simple that you will probably have this assembled before your oven is preheated. -- posted by Linda Sue

Chicken Rice/Noodle Soup

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:49:47 -0500

I've been trying to perfect my chicken soup for a while now and my husband tells me I finally found the winner. My toddler enjoyed it as well. Spices are mostly to taste I used left over chicken from the night before. -- posted by JenniferElizabeth

Blonde Chocolate Chip Brownies

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:57:43 -0500

This is from Southern Living's The Southern Living Cookbook. I almost always double the reicpe and bake in either a 9x13" or half sheet pan. Also, I have replaced the flour/baking soda/salt with self rising flour with fine results. These freeze well. -- posted by SuzV

Citrus-Spiced Tapioca

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:50 -0500

On my quest for a simple tapioca dessert that didn't involve milk, eggs, or sugar, I finally decided to concoct this.It can be drunk bubble-tea style or you can lower de amount of water to make it thicker, more pudding or jelly-ish. -- posted by Génial Génie

Super Peanut Butter Cookies

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:20:57 -0500

These yummy cookies have Reese's peanut butter baking chip in- a Delightful cookie-kids will eat them up like the Cookie Monster -- posted by RoseofSharon

Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:40:10 -0500

This recipe has only six ingredients yet has a lot of flavor. The recipe is from Healthy Cooking magazine. -- posted by Lainey6605

Chocolate Chip Pie (No Crust)

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:46:15 -0500

This crustless chocolate chip pie is like a big, super-thick chocolate chip cookie. It is great served with scoops of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream....and if you want to truly indulge, top the ice cream with some hot fudge! -- posted by breezermom

Blueberry Pancakes

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:05:50 -0500

One of my family's favorites. Recipe is from Woman's Day. -- posted by Lainey6605

Chicken, Broccoli and Noodles Supreme

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:11:06 -0500

This makes a comforting one-dish meal that my family loves. I love using rotisserie chicken for this. -- posted by Lainey6605

Slimmed-Down Chicken Pot Pie

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:56:44 -0500

This is an easy recipe that looks fancy. Don't hesitate to vary the vegetable ingredients...peas, corn, green beans. Yummy comfort food. -- posted by KathyP53

Classic Chicken and Dumplings

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:25:32 -0500

Like my mom's. From Southern Living. -- posted by KathyP53

Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:38:04 -0500

Wonderful fried Southern catfish recipe! -- posted by KathyP53

Chicken Spaghetti

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:15:28 -0500

This is an old recipe that my Mother In Law made regularly when my husband was growing up. It isn't gourmet and it isn't fancy.....what it is is tasty, creamy comfort food that is filling, cheap and like an edible big hug. -- posted by LizP

Southern Tomato Vegetable Pie

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:15:51 -0500

From Southern Living Magazine so I won't lose. -- posted by Beansy

Starbucks Pumpkin Bread

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:34:11 -0500

My favorite pumpkin bread came from Starbucks, after much effort and a LOT of determination, here's my copy. I use Splenda for the sugar, and I use Egg Beaters for the eggs. Trying to be a little healthier!! -- posted by HailFoodies

Tummy-Ache Casserole

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:37:35 -0500

This is an easy and delicious recipe that gets its name from being so good that you will eat too much and get a tummy ache. -- posted by Noodles

Death by Chocolate Trifle

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:41:29 -0500

This I have made many ways. If you don't like coffee and want a sweet dessert kids will LOVE, use sweetened condensed milk to pour over the cake (about 2/3 of the can) and refrigerate until completely cool. If you want a party dessert adults will love, use Kaluha, about 1/2 cup. Cool whip makes a great sub for whipped cream (might even be better!) but I am trying to use less "fake" foods so I choose to do real. the cool whip holds up better if this will be around for days though! Chocolate mousse is my favorite here, but lots of people have a hard time finding it, i know only a few stores around me carry it so I am listing it with pudding, but if you can find mousse, USE IT! -- posted by newmama

Sopes

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:17:44 -0500

Sopes are very traditional in mexican households. The toppings range from just beans and cheese, to eggs, shredded chicken or beef, picadillo, or even just guacamole. To form the sopes you will need either a tortilla press orflat plate or the bottom of a skillet. Also, you will need plastic wrap or a small ziploc bag cut into two pieces and the zipper cut off. -- posted by Tiny_Toodles

Grilled Pineapple Burger... Perfection on a Bun.

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:33:31 -0500

This can be made with turkey or ground buffalo meat. Serve with salt and vinegar potato chips and a fresh salad. -- posted by College Girl

Brunch Stuffed Peppers

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:02:59 -0500

This is from Paula Dean...great brunch dish. -- posted by KathyP53

Raspberry Streusel Muffins (The Silver Palate)

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:09:58 -0500

These are really delicious and beautiful muffins from, "The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook", by Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins, and Sarah Leah Chase. The pecan streusel topping and the lemon glaze makes them extra-special. You can substitute blueberries for the raspberries. -- posted by blucoat

Grilled Quesadillas

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:14:29 -0500

Here it is only January and I'm thinking of summer. This is a recipe that I think would be enjoyed by the vegetarian and non veg. Source: Canadian Living's Best Barbecue -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Sweet Lemonade Carrots

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:18:14 -0500

This kid-pleaser will have your little ones begging to eat their veggies. Add raisins for extra fun and extra anti-oxidants. -- posted by Catalyst Fitness PT

Macaroni & Cheese Broccoli Bake

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:22:43 -0500

Two great tastes that taste great together! -- posted by the80srule

Creamy Maple Fudge Frosting / Icing for Cupcakes

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:15:16 -0500

The flavor reminds me of the Seaside fudge from my childhood! A nice creamy frosting that's great for cakes and cupcakes, but also would do nice for soft cookies. -- posted by the80srule

Lily Vanilli's Honey, Lavender & Almond Cupcakes

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:50:38 -0500

The aromatic sharpness of lavender combined with soft honey flavours and toasted almonds give these cupcakes an intensity of flavour that is luxuriously decadent and festive. -- posted by Taste & Smile

Lower Calorie Quick Hot Fudge

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:53:18 -0500

This is a quick hot fudge recipe that I use when I really want to indulge. You can mix in any kind of 70% Cocoa and above chocolate bars (bars usually come as 2 oz, so you would need 2). I prefer to use Dagoba pure unsweetened chocolate. Whatever is available will work. -- posted by Southern Kitchen Gardener

Better Banana Walnut Bread

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:16:26 -0500

I love banana bread! Unfortunately, it is always loaded in fat when you buy it or follow traditional recipes. There are tons of low fat recipe options out there but the always take out the walnut. Removing them will take away from those "scary numbers" we all watch; however, walnuts are such a rich source of nutrition that they are worth keeping. Side Note: Many people use "Splenda" as a sugar substitute, if you get an icky aftertaste try Stevia, like "Truvia". I personally prefer "Sun Crystal", a mix of natural sugar cane and stevia. Ultimately, it's your choice. -- posted by Southern Kitchen Gardener

Cream Corn

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:45:21 -0500

This is the way my paternal grandmother made cream corn. She had a garden of her own, so fresh corn was easy to come by. If you can't get fresh corn or your corn is dry, you will have to use the option to add dairy cream.The very best time to make this is when Silver Queen Corn is coming in! -- posted by breezermom

The Kind Diet Thumbprint Jam Cookies - Alicia Silverstone Recipe

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:32:45 -0500

Featured on Oprah, from Alicia Silverstone's recipe - these would be a healthful, fast food alternative to toast and jam or sugar cereals for kids in the morning -- posted by carrie sheridan

Lori's Mexican Chili Crockpot Soup

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:11:03 -0500

Lauralie41 (Lori) gifted me with a RecipeZaar premium membership renewal and I wanted to thank her for her kindness! Please feel free to change the ingredients to personalize it to your tastes. If you don't want to use the crockpot, just make everything in a large pot, cover and let simmer on low for at least an hour. I have included some of Lori's favourite ingredients in this hearty soup and I hope that she and you like it. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Chocolate Fudge Shake - Diet Saver!

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:45:38 -0500

Finally, I can have my cake and eat it too, so to speak, with a luscious chocolate fudge shake that's low-calorie, low-fat and sugar-free, plus quick and easy! You can use non-fat milk for even more calorie cutting. Inspired by Debbwl's recipe #324254. -- posted by puppitypup

Soft Centered Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:49:41 -0500

you want to pull these off the cooling rack as soon as possible!! (they will stick) -- posted by Care Bear Caroline

Rachel's Vanilla Cupcakes

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:08:39 -0500

For posterity. Open to some flavor variations and fun with food dye, so I included some tips from other recipes and my own experiments. I based the cake part off both a Food Network recipe plus one of my cake recipes. Yields 24 cupcakes, two 9" layer cakes, or one 13 x 9 cake. -- posted by the80srule

Elbow Broccoli Bake

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:44:32 -0500

No not your elbow -- elbow pasta! (Mine would be too fatty, anyway...) -- posted by Mareesme

Lemon Glaze for Scones, Cookies - Biscuits and Cakes

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:27:06 -0500

This is a simple and delicious lemony glaze to drizzle over freshly baked scones, cookies - biscuits or cakes! From my mother. -- posted by BecR

Chocolate-Cherry Brownies

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:13:12 -0500

Delightful mix of chocolate and cherries! I love this change from regular brownies. A friend gave me this recipe....don't know where she got it from! -- posted by breezermom

Valerie's Awesome White Bean Chicken Chili With Corn

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:58:17 -0500

Kid pleasing creamy chicken chili, best served with jack cheese and sour cream on top with scooping tortilla chips. Quick and easy! -- posted by LadyDStarr

Yummy Chicken Casserole

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:43:34 -0500

This dish is so delicious. My hubby loves it. Kids tested and approved. I serve it over rice. Enjoy! -- posted by lynzey

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:20:31 -0500

Our family's favorite recipe - I converted it to whole wheat a few years ago, and no one noticed! I use organic milk and organic sugar and eggs; it makes a real difference. -- posted by what's for supper?

Laurel's Potato Soup

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:58:35 -0500

Rich, creamy and addictive low-fat, low-sodium potato soup. I was trying to recreate the soup from the deli without its punishing 28 grams of fat and way too much sodium. This soup is named after my daughter, who requested it :-) -- posted by summerbabies

Anna's Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:07:43 -0500

No tomatoes, no condensed soup. Authentic all the way! This is my ultimate comfort food. -- posted by AnnaTal

Bisquick Chocolate Chip Cookies- Just 6 Ingredients!

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:18 -0500

Classic comfort food. I remember making these in home ec back in the day. God I hated junior high and would never want to relive that torture: but those cookies were good! That good to make me want to remember it. And we didn't keep Bisquick in my house so it was an especially great delight for me. Makes about 16-24 cookies depending on how big you make them. They may not taste as fine as pure from scratch cookies, but they still taste good and are a time-tested kid pleaser. Can sub vegetable oil or shortening for the butter but the butter tastes better. And to make these a tad fancier, I suggest using 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp almond extract. -- posted by the80srule