Leftover brown rice is reborn in this chicken fried rice with peppers and onions. Black pepper, paprika, or dried parsley may be used to season after this is cooked.  

An easy chocolate cupcake that will cure any chocolate lover's craving. I find that, instead of using frosting, a bit of chocolate syrup on the top works best! 

This creamy, tangy beer cheese is best served in a bread bowl during football games. 

These frog faced cupcakes are fun and easy to make for a child's birthday. 

This is a simple mixed drink that is smooth and slightly sweet. If you don't like the taste of alcohol, then you will enjoy this recipe that I fix when I can't sleep. 

This is the way to get crisp bacon without having to constantly turn it, watch over it, or get burnt by splatters of grease. It 'fries' up flat and doesn't curl, which looks great beside a breakfast plate of eggs, and makes BLT sandwiches much easier. Very nice when feeding a family or crowd. 

Are you in need of good luck but not real fond of black eye peas? Here is a meal out of peas that will please all. For wealth in the coming year, add cabbage too. 

Top baked, steamed or microwave-cooked sweet potatoes with a zesty blend of soy butter sparked with heat from minced poblano chiles. Regular butter can also be used. 

You'll need rose water to flavor the cream, milk, and sugar in this vintage recipe to make rose-flavored ice cream. 

This is delicious as a topping on apple pie. Try it for a change from the usual lattice. 

An easy pasta chicken salad showcases Asian flavors with mandarin oranges, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. 

This French-Canadian recipe for crepe filling goes well with any fruit. The sour cream and the brown sugar make for a wonderful balance of tangy and sweet. 

I was pleasantly surprised when my late night sugar munchies concoction tasted fabulous. They're cake-like; barely crisp around the edges and so soft inside that the center will literally melt in your mouth. Mom called them the best cookies she'd ever tried. You should try them. 

This recipe for rattlesnake fettucine can be made with chicken if it suits your tastes. The recipe is loaded with summer vegetables and Cajun spices for a fully satisfying one dish meal. 

In this easy to prepare side dish, leeks are baked in a creamy low-fat cheese sauce made with skim milk. 

Steamed asparagus gets dressed with sauteed mushrooms and pecans, then dusted with Parmesan cheese for this elegant side dish. 

Sweet, tangy, and spicy, these shrimp skewers are a hit when served over seasoned rice alongside margaritas! 

Poaching catfish with tomatoes, white wine, and vegetables is a nice alternative to deep frying. Great if you don't care for that sometimes overpowering catfish taste. For a stronger fish flavor, try making the sauce separately and serving over grilled catfish! 

Oh my Goodness!! Who knew that fresh apples, crescent roll dough, and citrus soda could make such a wonderful treat! 

This is a modification of my father's hoppin' john recipe. The only difference between his and mine is the use of tomatoes. It's a great recipe for the holidays (New Year's) or any time during winter months. There are many versions of this recipe here, but this one is quick so you can throw it together after a long day at work for the whole family to enjoy!