September 8 - 14, 2013

Yummy fresh grilled shrimp. Great served warm or cold.

A rich cheese-based sauce adds much to this pasta dish that is easy to prepare and so enjoyable to eat.

Spruce up those ordinary peas into something fabulous. Those green spheres aren't just for color on your plate anymore, they taste great, too.

Simple salad that makes a perfect side dish or it could be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. Easy to scale for the number of servings you require.

Save the mess of tacos and create this casserole instead. Your kids are sure to love it. The crescent rolls make a crust on the bottom that is flaky and golden brown.

Fresh salsa that you can whip up yourself. Of course, fresh garden tomatoes will make this salsa the best, those store bought ones can taste pretty good, too. Leave the seeds from the jalapeno in if you want it extra spicy.

A dense corn muffin that has a little something extra with the green chilies. Cream style corn add a little more texture where the sour cream keeps everything moist and delicious.

A fun and tasty way to serve a scoop of your favorite ice cream. The kids will have a great time eating their dessert . . . bowl and all!

Juicy burgers stuffed with bleu cheese. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and anything you please. Any type of cheese will be great inside these burges, from cheddar to provolone if you aren't a Blue cheese fan.

Perfectly grilled potatoes. You can par-boil the potatoes in water for about 10 minutes if you want them to cook a little quicker. This is a side everyone enjoys and the cleanup is a synch!

Creamed cucumbers are a delicious side dish especially with garden fresh cucumbers. The salad dressing and vinegar dressing is sweetened perfectly with the sugar.

Cheese oozing out from inside these pasta shells. This recipe is so good and worth the time to stuff the filling inside the pasta. If you prefer more sauce, you could add another jar of pasta sauce.

A great salad that can be thrown together at the last minute for a nice addition to any meal. It is a nice side dish for pasta, fish, and grilled meats.

Soft and buttery, this garlic bread is sure to please. A gread side to any meal, especially pasta. You could also throw it on the grill, too.

A delicious way to have pork and veggetables either as an appetizer or an entre.

Wondering what to do with that leftover rice? Make your own fried rice in the comforts of your home. You could even add some shrimp or chicken to make this a meal.

The citrus flavor of the lemon filling adds a little zip to this easy to make dessert or snack.

Remember those frozen pot pies you had as a kid? This will have you reminiscing but a healthier version. The sauce is creamy and flavorful and a great way to use leftover chicken, baked potatoes and vegetables. And the flaky crust is perfect.

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.

Kids will eat every last bite of the sweet salad. Creamy whipped topping, tangy buttermilk and instant pudding all mixed around everyone's favorite Oreo cookie crumbs!

Grilled steak.

These can be as spicy as you like or leave off the Cayenne and enjoy them just as is. Dip them in some sour cream and ketchup for an appetizer or a side dish.

Do you get tired of preparing your sweet corn the same way? Get the same great taste but in a vegetable casserole. You can make it in advance to serve later. Or a great way to use up some leftover sweet corn.

This salad has all the right ingredients, from crisp lettuce, to salty bacon, to crunchy almonds, with an light dressing. Dress it right before you are ready to serve to keep the textures.

The coconut provides a wonderful sweetness to this pie that will be enjoyed by anyone that loves coconut.