Homemade Jambalaya

by speckjoy and filed in Main Courses

My family is from the South. We know how to make Southern goodness. This recipe is one of those fantastic family recipes that has been passed down. Enjoy!

Easy Mushroom Pate

by steamykitchen and filed in Appetizers, Warm Dips

A great vegetarian pate that only takes 15 minutes to prepare. Great for spreading on little toast rounds or bread. The secret ingredient is a little touch of good quality balsamic vinegar.

This recipe makes a nice big batch, enough for a dinner party. If you want a more smooth, silky pate, add more olive oil.

If you don’t want to chop finely, you can serve the mushroom and onions as-is, right out of the pan.

Amanda Amazing Sugar Cookies II

by manda2177, i am baker, i am mommy and filed in Cookies, Desserts

A new improved recipe for rolled sugar cookies.

Chili for a Crowd

by barefootbelle and filed in Chili, Soups

This recipe makes a big pot of chili with complex flavors and a perfect amount of heat.

Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin

by A Cozy Kitchen and filed in Casseroles, Main Courses

A Cozy Kitchen makes Cauliflower and Brussels Sprout Gratin, which can act as a side dish or a main course.

No-cook Cranberry Salsa

by jenniferperillo and filed in Holidays, Thanksgiving

Cranberry salsa as a compliment to my Thanksgiving menu is eye-opening for two main reasons: (1) uncooked cranberries, when properly balanced with more than just a ton of sugar, are bright in flavor and fun in texture, and (2) it gains big points for not monopolizing an already busy stove top. The real secret here, though, is agave nectar. It adds a creamy sweetness that tempers the tart nature of the cranberries.

Red Beans and Rice

by speckjoy and filed in Main Courses

Delicious comfort food.

Khalip Macaroni (Macaroni In A Mold, From Heaven)

by bookfreakchick and filed in Main Courses, Pasta

This is one of those first-generation dishes that mixes Middle Eastern notes into American cooking. And it’s my favorite comfort food of all time—and everyone else’s who’s ever had it.

Barbecued Sweet Potato Pie

by patiodaddio and filed in Desserts, Pies

Yes, you read that right, it’s a barbecued sweet potato pie. It’s not barbecued because I cooked the whole pie in the smoker—just the sweet potatoes for the filling. Despite sounding odd, the results were very good. The pie is very rich and has a subtle smoky flavor.

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Brine

by patiodaddio and filed in Main Courses, Poultry

I’ve tried many brine concoctions for my holiday birds, and I’ve settled on this one, at least for now. This recipe works very well for both smoking or traditional roasting.