July 4th, American Recetas

Bush Berry Parfait

I came up with this parfait because I wanted something sweet and not so heavy and the Bush Berry Parfait was the ending result. It is tofu-based…

Salmon Pasta Salad

Bowtie pasta with salmon. Delicious and not too heavy. Simple and easy. My daughters enjoy it, its a nice summer lunch time food.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf…

Quick/Easy Chocolate Buttesecotch Peanut Clusters

Candy making has been around for many centuries. Many countries have their individual candies. I have tried…

Chili Guiseppe

There ae many legends about the origin of Chili. rt was probably a meal for the poorest of people. Chili, as we know it in the U.S. is not found…

Individual Banana Pudding Pie

Raw Vegan Cashew Banana Ice Cream

I am going to warn you straight off the bat before I proceed any further - this ice-cream is hard to quit…

Lemon Coconut Pixies

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Baked Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Artichoke Hearts

This easy recipe uses frozen chicken breasts (no thawing needed) and a quick sauce to create a wonderful and…

Sunday Roast Pork Loin

I have an expansive family and we love each others company. Sundays are fairly laid back and packed with great jokes, laughs and most importantly,…

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Another quick and easy lunch option for our lunch "restaurant". These are one of our favorite quick meals. I usually end up just throwing them on…

Open Faced Peach Mango Cobbler w/Crystallized Ginger

Peaches and mangoes are wonderful and bright with natural, juicy sweetness, unmatched by many. This cobbler is…

Perfect Bread and Butter Pickles

Not too sweet and not too sour, these old-fashioned pickles are crisp and crunchy. " Better than Grandma's" is…