December 23 - 29, 2012

OLD BAY and fresh garlic supply just the right flavor for this attractive seafood entree that's ready in 15 minutes.

Broccoli roasted with garlic is a favorite among young and old. The best part is you put it in the oven and forget about it until 20 minutes later. The basil and lemon add a fresh flavor to the warm broccoli.

A make-ahead salad with layered ingredients that make an attractive presentation. Besides being a great side dish, this trifle salad can also be served as a main entree. Search our site for more attractive and delicious layered trifle salads.

A little bit of the holidays with a creamy truffle middle. The peppermint adds just the right touch to this sinful cake.

Traditional oyster stew doesn't have the vegetables in it but you'll find this to be a refreshing change. The potatoes thicken the stew from their starch. Be careful not to over cook the oysters.

Using prepackaged soup mix and wild rice, this soup can be created in no time at all. It'll taste like homemade though. Serve it with grilled sandwiches for the perfect meal.

Great addition to any meal.

The red and green cherries make these bars perfect for the holiday season. They are a sweet and delicious bar that make a nice addition to your tray of holiday sweets.

This is possibly the easiest candy you will ever make. Put it in the crockpot and forget about it for 1 1/2 hours. Voila! And the chocolate is creamy and sweet. This will be a staple from now on.

With their red and white candy cane coloring, these cherry almond flavored cookies are perfect for the holiday season. They are a colorful addition to any cookie tray for your holiday gatherings.

An easily prepared handsome pork roast for a festive occasion.

The steaming potatoes prior to roasting helps cook them faster and more evenly. They still get that great crispy skin during the roasting though. Serve them with a little sour cream and ketchup.

Nutritious and more flavorful when roasted, this method for preparing carrots provides a delicious side dish that goes with a variety of foods.

Are you looking for the perfect salad to bring to the next potluck? Here's one that everyone will love. Crunchy vegetables and full of flavor, there won't be a spoonful leftover.

Light and delicious, this Christmas cake is perfect for the holidays. A white cake with red and green colored layers that will catch everyone's eye. It is sure to be the first of the Christmas goodies to disappear.

Old southern favorite that includes all you need in one piece. Kids will love it. This is also a great dish to make in advance and cook later.

Everyone will enjoy these freshly seasoned, buttery, hot-out-of-the oven breadsticks with Italian classics like Chicken Parma or Lasagna Formaggio.

A quick-and-easy to make marinara sauce. Use as a pizza sauce, for spaghetti sauce or on other pasta, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks and other savory appetizers.

Do you know whats in those frozen pre-made chicken nuggets? Try making your own and see how easy it is. The kids will love it and they can even help out!

Homemade macaroni and cheese that won't have you wishing you used the boxed variety. Creamy cheesy macaroni that will please everyone. Use a bunch of pasta shapes to delight the kids.

A healthy and flavorful vegetable that will have you coming back for seconds. This recipe is a great way to use those beans in the garden.

A simple-to-make lasagna that is full of flavor. Layered with noodles, meat, cheese, and sauce, it creates a meal in itself.

Make this classic salad with a from-scratch dressing which features garlic, anchovies and Parmesan cheese.

This bread is perfect served beside pasta. Foil wrapped bread is a great time saver that you can have ready and refrigerate until baking.

Slow cooked pork chops that are so tender they just fall apart. The sauce is full of flavor and perfect served over rice and served with crusty bread to mop up all that great sauce!

Rice mix that tastes better than any boxed mix and is as easy to prepare. You mix these up in advance and then prepare them when you want them. They also make great gifts when decorated in a pretty jar!

Crazy about corn? Try this casserole out and your sure to be hooked. Perfect to bring to a holiday gathering.

A perfect combination of chocolate and caramel make these turtle bars a favorite of any ooey-gooey bar lover! Topped with pecans they provide everything you could want in a bar recipe, sweet and chewy with a bit of crunch. Also try other turtle bar recipes on our site.