May, 2010

Ginger comes alive when its warmed, and it gets that opportunity in this tasty sauce. All the ingredients – peanut butter to sesame oil -are warmed together in a pan until their flavors blend and the sauce becomes flavorful.

Some dried herbs and half a package of frozen tortellini transform the simplest lunchtime fare into something, well, almost sophisticated. Great for a last-minute dinner party.

Roasted potatoes — one of many healthy recipes from Mayo Clinic.

A seasoned and pureed brick of cream cheese adds creaminess to this soup of baked tomatoes in beef broth. Garnish before serving with chopped parsley.

Golden brown cinnamon sugar dough knots.

Fried mashed potato cakes with pork rinds! Woo-hoo!!

I came up with this recipe one night for dinner and my husband and family loved it and it has become a regular for us. The combination of spiced apples and brie cheese is amazing. Great served with a spring lettuce salad

Packaged ranch-dressing mix discreetly perks up this bean and cheese puree.

Time to dust off the grill! We’ve got everything you need here, from great recipes for chicken, ribs, burgers, and more to grilling how-to’s and ideas for super sides.

Maui chicken is a festive dish featuring succulent chicken breast, sweet red and orange peppers and mushrooms. This colorful dish is then simmered in a spicy ginger, garlic, and pineapple sauce and poured over white or brown rice. The combination is as delightful as the Maui sunset.