August 5 - 11, 2012

Are you tired of the same old vegetables? Try these sweet and savory green beans. These aren't your everyday green beans but will impress anyone. Who doesn't love caramelized bacon?

Baked potatoes are so simple, yet perfect for any meal. Throw them in the oven and then top the potatoes with your favorite toppings when they are done. Not to mention budget friendly, too.

These fruit kabobs, served with or without a fruit dip are sure to be a hit at your next summertime gathering. You can add any of your favorite seasonal fruits to make these fresh and tasty kabobs.

The zucchini makes this cake dense and moist; the spices provide an interesting change of pace from the usual dessert cake; and the chocolate makes it irresistible.

Enjoy this flavorful garden fresh salad this summer. It includes many fresh garden vegetable: fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, cucumbers, and onions. Stuffed tomatoes filled with corn tomato salad provides a light meal on those hot summer nights.

A dense corn muffin that has a little something extra with the green chilies. Cream style corn add a little more texture where the sour cream keeps everything moist and delicious.

Chocolate chip cookies but baked up as brownies. Perfect when you don't have a lot of time to bake each batch of cookies.

Perfect as a side dish or even as a main course, this full-flavored salad will be a real hit. This taco salad recipe can be easily doubled.

Great addition to any meal.

Perfect drink on a hot summer day. Sweet iced tea with a lemony tartness. Pour over ice to serve.

A weeknight chicken dinner where most kitchens have all the ingredients on hand. The cheese gets a little crispy on top while the ranch keeps it moist and tender. Serve it with green beans and prepared stuffing.

This basic stuffing recipe is a flavorful side dish that goes well with turkey and many other meats.

Garlic lovers are sure to love these buttery green beans. They are the perfect side dish for any meat. Be careful not to overcook as you don't want your beans to get mushy.

Tasty way to have your meat and vegetables all in a packet.

Sweet and spicy, the fruit adds a fresh touch to this cabbage slaw salad.

A quick and easy tasty dessert to make during the apple season. It has a cinnamon apple bottom with a crunchy, crumbly top, a combination of flour, sugar, and butter, sprinkled over the apples. Let us show you how easy this apple crumble recipe is to make.

Bacon makes everything better including grilled cheese! This toasted sandwich is perfect beside soup or a lettuce salad. Great for a weeknight meal and even easier when you use precooked bacon!

Sweet grilled corn without the fight for the butter and salt at the dinner table. Its already buttered and seasoned! Add any of your favorite seasonings or Parmesan cheese to make it even more flavorful.

Creamed cucumbers are a delicious side dish especially with garden fresh cucumbers. The salad dressing and vinegar dressing is sweetened perfectly with the sugar.

A moist and delicious summer meal that is sure to impress. The turkey will fill your mouth with a flavor explosion.

Have you ever had the craving for Chinese food but don't want to pay the price? Make your own fried rice in the comforts of your home. You'll enjoy it even more. Top it with some sliced green onions and enjoy.

Similar to a traditional Ramen noodle coleslaw, this slaw also includes golden raisins and broccoli to give it a tangy flavor with a bit of crunch.

Only the crust requires minimal baking in this easy cheesecake that's perfect when time is limited.