Recipes : Daily Recipes

This is a great recipe for one of the summer's most prolific vegetables. Sauteed zucchini pieces are coated with a zesty marinara sauce and sandwiched with a generous helping of mozzarella cheese. These baked sandwiches are a great vegetarian version of the Italian grinder. They can also be made ahead of time, and heated just before serving. 

Ranch dressing mix lends an herb-y tang to this cream cheese and cheddar combo; the crunch comes from chopped pecans. 

Something different. Gin, campari and sweet vermouth make a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail. 

Simple but delicious blueberry pancakes. Fresh or frozen blueberries are equally good. 

My family loves this cake. Frost with a cream cheese frosting with one ripe banana added and confectioners' sugar sprinkled over the top. 

Chicken breasts are baked with Swiss cheese, celery soup and sherry, and topped with a buttery stuffing crust. A great casserole. 

Zucchini baked with mushroom soup, sour cream, onions and carrots and topped with buttery stuffing. 

You'll defintiely earn the extra point when you serve these zesty Mexican-inspired appetizer cups. Easy-to-use refrigerated biscuit dough makes them a snap to prepare. 

I've been using this recipe for over 20 years, ever since I moved to South Carolina. It can be adjusted to serve any number. Allow 2 tablespoons of seasoning per quart of water. If you cannot find hot smoked sausage, use another smoked sausage such as kielbasa and add crushed hot red pepper to the pot. 

This dish is so easy to make, but tastes like you slaved away in the kitchen. Makes an excellent main course, or add spinach or asparagus to turn it into a meal in itself. 

These fried okra patties are made from fresh okra and onion in a cornmeal batter. A delightful southern-style snack. 

Seasoned chicken strips highlight this pasta salad tossed with tomatoes, chopped lettuce, mozzarella, and onion. Feel free to add your favorite garnishes. 

Eat your margarita! Well, that's almost right. Chicken breast are marinated overnight in margarita mix, and then grilled to perfection. 

Layers of cream cheese, cocktail sauce, shrimp and Cheddar cheese make one tasty dip. Bring a cracker and get busy! 

This vegetable soup is made from a base of onion soup mix and tomato sauce, and is filled with vegetables. 

Shrimp, parsley, basil and thyme simmer in a dreamy garlic and cream sauce for a few brief moments before being tossed with hot pasta and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste and serve to a happy dinner party. 

Pineapple, peanuts and lots of chopped apples are folded into whipped topping and a nice, thick cooked pineapple juice dressing. 

You might as well bake pumpkin bread in the large batch called for here, because everyone loves it. Three full-sized loaves, lively with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, are your reward. Wrap loaves in cellophane, tie with a colorful ribbon, and give as a gift! 

This recipe is served at a seafood restaurant in Royal Oak, Michigan. The sesame covered tuna is done medium rare inside (almost like sushi) and has a fantastic soy miso dressing drizzled over the top. One of the best seafood dishes I love! 

This recipe came from my mother and was always a favorite holiday side dish when I was growing up. The glaze is such a wonderfully quick and easy way to dress up canned beets. 

This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert. 

The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare this delightful dish. Potatoes, Cheddar and ham are slowly cooked in a creamy sauce. 

Sweet and creamy ambrosia is accented with strawberries and blueberries to make a very patriotic summer dessert perfect for Flag Day or Fourth of July.