Close-Up Shot Of Chocolate Drink And Whipped Cream

Cropped view of hot chocolate drink with whipped cream in a close-up image.

Cheese - Teenas Spicy Pesto Chicken And Pasta

A spicy chicken and pesto pasta dish that's easy to adjust to any heat level. I created it after eating a similar dish at a Santa Monica restaurant, and it's one of my favorites. Serve with additional grated Parmesan, if desired. As an option, it's delicious with creamy goat cheese stirred in at the end.

Meat And Poultry - Fabulous Beef Tenderloin

This three ingredient beef tenderloin dish will melt in your mouth. We've had it for both of our Christmas dinners this year (2 families) and got RAVE reviews from everyone. Hard to believe it's so easy to prepare!

Fruits And Vegetables - Lots Of Chocolate Cherry Cookies

The addition of coffee granules and dried cherries places these triple chocolate cookies onto a whole new level.

Mango Margaritas

Mango Margaritas

Harmonie Blush

Harmonie Blush

Raspberry Hot Cocoa

Raspberry Hot Cocoa

Cheese - Best Ever Party Appetizer

These little cheese bites are marinated overnight to bring out the full flavor of the spices.

Side Dish - Mexican Blackened Corn

Kernels of sweet corn are blackened in a skillet with a little beer, cumin and cayenne pepper, then sprinkled with Mexican cotija cheese and cilantro for a blast of flavor.

Breakfast And Brunch - Super Easy Jelly Doughnuts

Mini jam sandwiches coated in batter and deep fried until puffy and golden brown. You may use any jam you like, or try substituting butter and cinnamon sugar for variety. Either way, the ingredients are almost always on hand, and they reheat in the oven well, too. Couldn't be easier, and the kids will love them!

Bread - Syrian Bread

Mix the dough in your bread machine and bake in the oven. A versatile Middle Eastern style flat bread that you can serve with lunch or dinner.

Bread - Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Ii

Rich and sweet with chocolate chips and walnuts, this banana bread is made with shortening and mayonnaise, making it very moist. This recipe makes 2 loaves.

Soups Stews And Chili - Albondigas Soup I

Rice and bite-sized meatballs made with pork and beef float in beef broth seasoned with green chili salsa, canned tomatoes, onion, garlic powder in this hearty Mexican soup for a crowd.

Pasta - Tuna Noodle Casserole I 2

This is easy, filling, and can be quick if you omit the baking step, which I often do.

Bbq Grilling - Vinegar Based Bbq Sauce

This type of sauce is popular in North Carolina. You can use this sauce as a basting sauce, or just mix it into your cooked meat when you are ready to eat.

Soups Stews And Chili - Stracciatella Ii

Chicken soup from scratch is enhanced with spinach, Romano, rice and egg in this surprisingly easy soup.

Spiced Manhattan Cocktail

Spiced Manhattan Cocktail

Breakfast And Brunch - Mother In Law Eggs

Deviled eggs made with spicy hot mustard have a sweet and hot kick. A cut stuffed olive on top adds to the presentation.

Pasta - Linguine With Seafood And Sundried Tomatoes

Tender whole scallops and shrimp get a quick saute in hot, garlicky olive oil and butter before taking a brief clam juice simmer. Toss with hot pasta, bright strips of sun dried tomatoes and tangy bits of lemon zest for a refreshing entree or appetizer.

Herbs And Spices - Russian Black Bread

There's a nice tangy bite to this hearty dark rye that still has a tender crumb, thanks to the wheat flour. Cocoa and coffee powders darken the loaf, and caraway and fennel seeds impart just a bit of licorice flavor. It can be made in your bread machine or with a stand mixer.

Main Dish - Bbq Pork For Sandwiches

Mouth-watering pork cooked in a slow cooker with beef broth served with barbecue sauce.

Pasta - Divine Spaghetti Sauce

Wile away a rainy day by making this long-simmered sauce of ground beef, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, celery, bell peppers, Italian seasonings, basil and garlic. Serve over spaghetti and top with a grating of Parmesan.

Side Dish - Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing

Wild rice mix and sausage form the foundation of a dressing that's sure to become a family tradition.

Red Velvet Milkshake

Red Velvet Milkshake

Breakfast And Brunch - Oven Scrambled Eggs

These light and fluffy scrambled eggs are a snap to put together for a big crowd. I usually make 2 pans for our Christmas Brunch, and I never have much left over!

Bread - Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

Delicious, moist and tangy bread. Good for lunch boxes and anytime snacks!