April 21 - 27, 2013

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.

The bread gets crusty warmed up in the panini and the cheese starts oozing out the sides. Tomatoes, onions and pickles add texture to this sandwich. Serve it beside a cup of soup.

A comforting soup that is simple to make. The dumplings are like homemade noodles but without all the fuss of rolling them out. Perfect served when its cold outside.

Cake-like oatmeal cookies that you won't even be able to freeze, even though they freeze perfectly. These cookies will be gone before you know it.

The combination of chicken, bacon and the sauce make for a delicious entree. Serve with noodles on the side and top with some of the extra sauce.

This recipe is a great way to add some extra flavor to instant potatoes. Your family won't settle for plain potatoes anymore.

Just the right added touch to give broccoli an extra boost of flavor. An easy way to make a plain broccoli side dish something a little special.

A quick-and-easy crab salad you can throw together when you need a tasty dish to serve. This salad can be served as a side dish or as a main course for a light and simple meal.

Spread on French bread and just warm in the oven or toast under the broiler. Makes a nice addition to serve with a salad or it also goes great with a plate of spaghetti and sauce.

Smoothie fans will love this healthy fruity mix of bananas and fresh strawberries.

The slow cooker helps make the beef so tender it melts in your mouth. And the sauce is a sweet barbecue like sauce that is perfect with cooked egg noodles.

Parmesan crusted on these Brussel sprouts is the perfect combination. I loved the color these got on them as they caramelized in the pan.

As with any fruit salad, this salad is best with seasonal fruits. Use your favorite combination of fruits. As an alternative, you could use orange juice instead of the Grand Marnier, but it is worth the splurge.

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.

It's amazing how much better these potatoes are the second time around. The creaminess of mashed potatoes in that crip potato skin. Perfect for company.

A simple cauliflower and broccoli salad that everyone will love. Whether it is served at a backyard barbecue or for a special holiday dinner, it makes a perfect addition to any meal.

Creamy vanilla filling topped with sweet meringue creates an unbeatable combination in this tasty pie. Another cream pie to try is our Homemade Banana Cream Pie, or for a delicious pie that is a little different from a traditional cream pie, try our Boston Cream Pie.