Basic Recipes

The building blocks for your culinary creations.

Healthy Crustless Apple Pie Dessert

Friday, January 4, 2008
By Heather

I whipped this Crustless Apple Pie Dessert up last night for an early evening snack. This one is real easy and tastes like apple pie, without all of the guilt. What you’ll need: Cinnamon Apple Sauce. Vanilla Yogurt. Granola. In serving bowls, pour one serving of applesauce. Top with one serving of vanilla yogurt, top again... »

Easy Pineapple Salad

Thursday, January 3, 2008
By Heather

This is a great light dessert to serve at your dinner table. Pineapple Salad only takes a handful of ingredients. You’ll need to freeze before serving, so please take into account before preparing. What you’ll need: 1 small can crushed pineapple with juice. 1 medium tub of Cool Whip - thawed. 1 small can cherry... »

Texas Enchilada Dip

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
By Heather

Here’s another great dip recipe. Perfect for the next football game or holiday, you’re sure to love this Texas Enchilada Dip recipe. What you’ll need: 2 cans of bean dip (10 1/2 ounces. 3 small avocados. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 8 ounces sour cream. 1/2 cup mayo. 1/2 package... »

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

Friday, December 7, 2007
By Heather

This is the time of the year for easy, portable appetizers. Whether it’s for an office potluck or a family get together, this easy cheese ball recipe will be sure to please. What you’ll need: 2 8 ounce packages of cream cheese. 1 teaspoon garlic salt. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce. 2 packages of dried beef,... »

Shrimp Pizza Appetizer

Thursday, December 6, 2007
By Heather

Are you looking for a different way to eat shrimp? Then be sure to give this shrimp pizza recipe a try the next time you’ve got a craving for a seafood appetizer that looks like a pizza! What you’ll need: 8 ounces cream cheese. 2 teaspoons lemon juice. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. 2 teaspoons chopped... »

Four Layer Dessert

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
By Heather

This four layer dessert recipe is easy to make and is sure to please even the pickiest of dessert eaters. Layer One: 1 cup flour. 1/2 cup melted butter. 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix these ingredients and spread in a 9X13 baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes at 375. Cool. Layer Two: 8 ounces cream cheese. ... »

Chicken Divan Recipe

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
By Heather

Here’s yet another terrific chicken recipe. Chicken Divan is pretty easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time and reheated as needed. What you’ll need: 2 packages of frozen brocolli. 3 cups cooked, diced chicken. Sauce: 2 cans cream of chicken soup. 1 cup mayo. 1 teaspoon lemon juice. 1/2 teaspoon curry powder. 1/2... »

Creamy Sausage Stew

Monday, November 26, 2007
By Heather

Looking to make a stew but bored with the traditional beef stew? Then give this creamy sausage stew a try. You’ll be glad that you did. What you’ll need: 9 medium potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. 2 large sweet onions, quartered. 1 large green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces. 1 large... »

Blueberry Dessert Salad

Monday, November 19, 2007
By Heather

This blueberry dessert salad will leave the kids asking for “more please.” What you’ll need: 2 boxes of Royal Grape gelatin mix. 1 can of blueberry pie filling. 1 can undrained crushed pineapple. 8 ounces cream cheese. 1/2 pint sour cream. 1/2 cup sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla. 1 cup chopped pecans. Mix gelatin in 2... »

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Monday, November 19, 2007
By Heather

It’s soup season! This cauliflower soup recipe is tasty and definitely worth a try the next time you get a hankering for a nice hot soup. What you’ll need: 6 cups of cauliflower cut into small pieces. 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced. 2 1/2 cups water. 2 1/4 teaspoon salt. 2 tablespoons butter. 2... »