American Recetas

Easy Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Ham and Herb Garlic Cheese Spread

Simple, but can be a dinner party main course.

Skinny Bites for Oscar Night

This Sunday, March 2 is the 86th Academy Awards. Ellen DeGeneres is hosting. Half the fun is munching while watching. I’m sharing 12 really easy,…

Honey Buttermilk Biscuits

Adapted from "Texas Highways Magazine."

Red Beans & Rice with Salsa

A one-dish meal or side to meat or fish, red beans and brown rice are perfect partners. The salsa is a bonus to have as a garnish for the beans and…

Harvest Time Chicken Salad

Recipe from Neiman Marcus, a famous upscale retail store based in Texas. Substitute leftover turkey breast, if desired.

Chewy Crunchy Double Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are my all-time favorite. They have two unusual ingredients: brown sugar and coconut, which add…

Rosemary Chicken Tenders with Sweet Peppers

Perfect for week nights, this dish can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Add a bowl of brown rice and fresh…

Red Cabbage Coleslaw

Think outside the box for your next slaw with this creamy deep red cabbage version. The dried cranberries are camouflaged by the cabbage color and…

Baby Yellowtail Crudo

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Entremet

This was very involved and a lot of work. Very beautiful and worth the effort. 7 layers.... Crispy base,…

Sunrise Pineapple-Orange Mimosa

Mimosas are always so popular at brunches. They’re an elegant orange colored champagne cocktail. A classic one is made with just orange juice and…

Goulash Soup!

Goulash: A mixture of many different elements; a hodgepodge. That description fits this soup to a T .... as in TASTY! Just the week's leftovers…

The Barefoot Contessa’s Recipe for Perfect Roast Turkey Made Skinny

I love Ina Garten’s (Barefoot Contessa) recipe for roasting turkey. I…

Oven Brisket with Au Jus

This brisket recipe makes a very flavorful natural gravy that can be used for French Dip Sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and other things. Since beef…

Homemade Self-Rising Flour

Some cookbooks, particularly southern ones, list self-rising flour as an ingredient. Make up a batch of your own and keep it on hand.