April 16 - 22, 2017

Easy but full of flavor! These smoked pork chops are perfect for when you are short of time but are hungry for at hot and savory meal. Just give them a quick marinate and throw them on the grill. Serve with a nice toss salad and a piece of garlic toast for fantastic light meal.

A colorful side dish for dinner. The potatoes and sweet potatoes are seasoned with a sweet and spicy mixture that you're sure to love.

Quick, easy, and tasty.

You won't have to worry that this salad doesn't keep very well when refrigerated since it will be all gone. The cabbage and green onions dressed with an Asian vinaigrette is perfect for a light supper. Add some chicken to make it a meal.

Strawberries provide a summer fresh flavor to this homemade layer cake. Decorated with your favorite frosting recipe, it will surely be a flavorful dessert that is hard to resist.

A whole turkey in the slow cooker? That's right and it can even still be frozen! How easy is that! Make sure you have a crockpot large enough so the lid fits. The meat just falls off the bones, so deboning is a synch. Great for turkey sandwiches.

These homemade buns will taste just like Grandma used to make. These are well worth the effort. Perfect to have on your holiday table. These will freeze well, too.

This macaroni salad feeds an army and is budget friendly. Great salad to bring to a potluck or entertaining guests on the patio.

You won't even need to look for a frosting recipe as its not even needed for these simple and delicious banana bars. These bars freeze well and are a great after school snack for the kids.

Delicious and satisfying, this inventive, cheese-filled casserole, loaded with delicately flavored shrimp, is sure to be a hit.

Yogurt adds a pleasing tanginess to balance the sweetness of the other ingredients. The recipe can be doubled or tripled, and it keeps well in the refrigerator.

The buttery flavor of this cookie and the sweet cherry accent of the cherry chips create a delightful taste.

Tropical favorite that will bring a little kick to your grill this season.

Light but meaty, this salad is always enjoyed when served as either a light entree or a tasty side dish.

Easy to prepare, this favorite is a delicious accompaniment for pork and chicken or eaten as is for an energy boosting snack.

Great side dish or as a filling for burritos

Simple, and a delicious accompaniment to many dishes like chili. Leftover corn bread, with applesauce, makes good breakfast fare.

Crispy breadcrumbs add that little bit of crunch that goes so perfectly with the crisp yet tender broccoli. Seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper, you'll make this vegetable over and over again.

Simple and tasty garlic bread recipe. The seasoning packet has everything in it.

Light and refreshing dessert that has just enough sweetness. Strawberries can be used in place of the raspberries if you prefer. Use a store bought angel food cake or bake your own.

Moist and succulent, this chicken is enhanced with the flavors of vegetables, herbs and seasonings to provide a complete meal in a foil package.

Now this potato side dish recipe is just a guide. You can season as your household prefers. You could also leave the peels on to save some time. Serve them with ketchup and sour cream for a real treat.

A throw together lettuce salad to enjoy with your favorite salad dressing. Great to serve with any type of meal.

A non-bake cookie that has all the good stuff in it like chocolate, oatmeal and peanut butter. Perfect when time is an issue. Kids will love to help out with these cookies.