Christmas Tamales

Soak the corn husks in warm water while you prepare the masa and filling. Mix the masa, salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl.…

Homesteaders’ Four-Bean Casserole

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Add onions, syrup, garlic…

Spicy Chicken Soup

No noodles here—a fragrant blend of spices punctuates this robust soup. For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with garbanzo beans or cubes of firm…

Broccoli Soup

Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter and when it is melted, whisk in the flour until well blended. Add the broth,…

Ceamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Parboil potatoes in water for about 10 minutes. Drain water and add chicken broth, broccoli and onion. Cook 20 minutes. Reduce to a simmer and…

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Bacon

Cut broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Toss together all salad ingredients. Mix dressing ingredients and pour over salad. When vegetables are evenly coated, refrigerate…

Healthy Oven Fried Barramundi

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Stir together cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on baking sheet. Coat the tops…

Salmon in Aromatic Tomato Sauce with Swiss Chard

Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened and golden,…

World’s Easiest Pot Roast

Preheat oven to 275F. Prepare a 15-by-10-inch baking dish by laying two 24-inch-long pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil crosswise in the dish. Lay roast in…

Potluck Polynesian Chicken

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a separate…

Tomato Casserole

Preheat oven to 400F. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet, add onions and pepper, and saute until soft. Remove from heat and add tomatoes. Make…

Shrimp with Arugula and Penne Pasta

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet; add shrimp, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Saute 2 minutes. Add sundried tomatoes and shallots. Saute another 2 to…

Barbecued Pot Roast

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet, and brown the meat in the oil. When lightly browned on both sides, add the onions and…

Roasted Peppers with Polenta and Cheese

Cut polenta into 8 slices. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add polenta slices and saute 3 minutes on each side. Cover with roasted bell…

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Pizza

Convenience products like packaged pizza crust red pepper hummus make this pizza a snap.