Cilantro and cayenne give this tasty guacamole a kick. Makes four servings. 

Red wine vinegar, dill, onion and garlic powder, and mustard blend to make this simple to prepare vinaigrette. 

Those tidy packages of Ramen noodles seem to be quite versatile. Here they turn a broccoli salad into something special. The seasoning packet and a bit of oil and vinegar make the dressing, and the crunchy noodles combined with sunflower seeds, peanuts and green onions, do wonders for the broccoli slaw. 

This is an Italian version of cinnamon toast. Everyone is sure to enjoy these! 

Apples, nuts and cinnamon make these bars delicious. They hardly last a day at my house! 

Crescent-roll dough, baked in a log, becomes the perch for a ranch-dressing spread and fresh, crunchy vegetables. 

Lean turkey is simmered with tomatoes and pasta. 

Delicious, moist and flavorful rice dish! It is a FAVORITE among friends and family and has been passed down. 

My husband begs me to make this dish. It is a surprisingly great mixture of flavors. You'll love it! Feel free to tailor the ingredient amounts to your taste. This is how we like it, but it is quite flexible. 

The pungency of sauerkraut is balanced by molasses and brown sugar in this tasty bread-machine rye bread. 

Penne is baked with asparagus, broccoli, red bell pepper, zucchini, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan for a colorful, flavorful hot dish. 

This is a tasty, easy to make marinade that is great for any grilled meat. It makes enough for about two pounds of uncooked meat. Hunters - try this on your deer. 

Southwest cooking at its best. Two different kinds of beans are zipped up with picante sauce, cilantro, garlic and tomato, and then layered between a stack of flour tortillas. Pop into a hot oven and 40 minutes later it emerges - seven layers of delight. 

Fondue is a fun and informal way to gather friends and family together. Consider offering some fresh vegetables such as sliced peppers and halved mushrooms in addition to the chunks of French bread. 

Spicy potatoes, tomatoes and onions with an Indian kick! This is super spicy so be aware! 

Grab your slow cooker and the ingredients for this wonderful chili and you have a party in the making. Everything goes into the cooker and emerges two hours later as vegetarian chili. 

Use uncooked lasagna noodles to add to the easy preparation of this tasty casserole! Tomato sauce and paste are enhanced with spaghetti sauce mix, and the creamy layers are packed with ricotta, mozzarella, cottage cheese, spinach and Parmesan. 

Smooth peanut butter, sweet honey, salty soy sauce, and fiery fresh ginger simmer with chicken broth to make a delectable sauce for boiled udon noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and more fresh peanuts for a decidedly different dish. 

I have used this for years and it is very good; much easier than the traditional method and tastes just as good. 

This is called a bread, but tastes more like a cake. I make this mostly during the holidays. The spices in this cake just lend themselves to eggnog and Christmas smells. Recipe will make: 4 small loaves, or 2 medium loaves, or 1 large loaf, or 1 bundt cake. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com.