Celebrating Fourth of July with Family and Friends  How do family and friends celebrate the Fourth of July? By pulling out all the stops to show their patriotism! We have some amazing recipes this week to spice up your Independence Day bash! Firecracker Salmon Rolls 1 tsp. canola oil (plus more for brushing dough) 1/2…

I love sauerkraut.  Those of you who know me…know I can eat a sauerkraut sandwich and be a happy camper.  I do consider myself somewhat of a sauerkraut snob – no tin can sauerkraut – EVER!! See My Mom’s way of making sauerkraut. While European peasants preserved the cabbage with salt in an effort to…

Buffalo wings are sold everywhere these days.  Sport bars, chain restaurants and most of them contain the same ingredients.  Breaded or deep-fried wings and hot sauce.  This one is a little different.  The chicken is marinated as in a fried chicken-style marinade of buttermilk and keeps the white meat juicy and moist.  It might take…

It’s quick to put together the night before and have it ready for your guests with a big bowl of tortilla chips. Excuse the presentation, but this is for a Communion party tomorrow and everything is ready to go in foil trays. One half can refried beans, mixed with 2 Tbsp. prepared salsa 1 recipe…

These avocado deviled eggs are a great cocktail party appetizer.  Give deviled eggs some unexpected flavor with fresh avocado instead of mayo.  If you are not a fan of cilantro, simple swap with fresh parsley.  These would also be delicious topped with crispy, crumbled bacon! 1 ripe avocado 6 hard boiled eggs 1 tsp. cilantro…

I’ve got to be honest.  I am not a football fan.  I don’t understand it, can’t follow it and usually have no clue who is in the Super Bowl.  But….ask me to cook for the big game and I’m there!~ Everyone loves pizza for a party.  These little pepperoni puffs make a great appetizer.  They…