Chopped Liver Pate is a delicious treat that people often have for the holidays.  But why wait for a holiday to have this savory dish?  If you have never had Pate because you may have thought it was too pretentious, you should give this recipe a try.  Throw a party, and people will think you [...]

Going to Sonic drive in while growing up was always a real treat.  Myself or one of my friends got the car, and what better place to go than to the drive in?  We went there for their Cherry Limeade, onion rings, and their burgers.  Now days, I still go there sometimes even if I [...]

Turkey Burgers with Caramelized Red Onions
Photos and recipe by Jacki Schklar
You don’t have to be a certified nutritionist to realize that ground turkey is healthier than beef. Just try washing ground beef sludge off your hands after molding it. It takes 5 minutes to get clean. But turkey rinses away almost instantly. I created this [...]

There is nothing better than potato salad served in the summer. This is a unique take on potato salad. Instead of just using a mayonnaise or mustard base, why not try it Greek Style. I highly recommend using the Greek Style Yogurt if you have it available in your area. [...]

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For so long I have gone into my favorite local pet store and eyeballed expensive hand made dog biscuits.  These typically sell for $1.50 each, and being the good pet owner that I am I never felt like I could buy just one.  This recipe is easy to make, and you can make it quickly [...]

This is a delicious cake recipe that I enjoyed while growing up.  You use a boxed cake mix, and add some additional ingredients to this and you have a wonderfully fresh tasting cake.  My grandmother McDowell was often made this cake when I went to go visit her.  You can prepare this as a double layered  [...]

 
Cooking at home has many benefits.  You can save money from cooking at home.  You can prepare food exactly the way you like it.  You can also have more control over what you eat when you prepare it yourself.  These are just a few of the benefits of cooking at home.  There are more benefits [...]

These are wonderful to make for a stay at home pizza night, or when you want a little snack.  These are easy to make, and you can save money by making these at home.
1 package pizza mix, or your favorite recipe
1/4 C. melted butter (they don’t use butter, you can use margarine)
1/2 C. sugar
2 tsp. [...]

This is a popular appetizer that the Olive Garden has served.  Marina sauce, and seafood make this dip extra special.
6 oz. can tiny shrimp (drained, reserve liquid)
6 oz. can crab meat (drained, reserve liquid)
2 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature and cubed)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup [...]

Go back in time with an old fashioned treat like the Cracker Barrel Strawberry Shortcake, this recipe isn’t a secret, you can make a tasty summer time dessert at home.  There are two ways to make this recipe, you can use the quick and easy method, or you can make everything from scratch.
Quick and Easy [...]

Making sweet ice tea that is served in so many restaurants takes a knack.  While it isn’t difficult it does take some special steps in making the iced tea.  Our suggestion would be to start with an iced tea such as Lipton’s or Luzianne.
2 cups water
4 small bags of tea or 2 family sized bags [...]

Many of us are going to be getting for the July 4th weekend.  For so many of us this means getting together with friends and family and enjoying their company around an outdoor grill.  Grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs, steaks, veggies, and other goodies is certainly the way many of us pass the holiday.   [...]

Hearty summer salads are wonderful, you don’t have to heat up the kitchen, and you get to enjoy good fresh produce.  These colorful vegetables really pack in the antioxidents, and this salad also tastes wonderful with the cumin.
12 oz carrots, peeled and trimmed
12 oz raw beets, peeled and trimmed
2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
2 tsp [...]

When you have a roast in the oven, you might as well add some vegetables.  Carrots are an inexpensive side dish, and with a few added ingredients, these come out rich and sweet and make a perfect side dish.
1 lb carrots, washed and trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and freshly ground [...]