November 3 - 9, 2013

Cooked in a slow cooker, this moist and tender beef roast also creates delicious gravy. What makes it even better is that it is so easy to prepare.

I usually make these early in the morning and put them in the slow cooker for our afternoon meal. But they can also be made a day or two in advance and baked in the oven covered at 325 for 50-60 minutes.

Good old scalloped corn. A dish that seems to go well with most any meal. The paprika in the topping of this recipe gives a nice color to the finished dish.

Crisp and delicious this is just the salad to bring to your holiday meal. Everyone will ask for the recipe. Don't skip the raisin as they add that extra sweetness to this vegetable salad.

Served hot out of the oven, perfect with vanilla ice cream. this cake has a fudgy middle that will send you to chocolate heaven.

Brown sugar sweetens this chili up to perfection. But the Worcestershire sauce gives it a depth of flavor that will taste like its been cooking all day. Serve it beside grilled cheese and saltine crackers.

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

If you love the original Orange Julius' you'll love this shake. A creamy vanilla flavor with that orange that we all love the combination of.

These enchiladas are sure to hit the spot for a little mexican flare. Not too spicy but can be modified for any one.

Tasty Mexican rice full of flavor from the vegetables. Fresh tomatoes make this rice extra special with just the right hint of spice from the Serrano chili.

Make it as hot as you like but increasing the number of peppers or including the seeds. If you haven't tried salsa with tomatillos, this is it. Delicious especially with garden fresh onions and peppers.

A sweet, crunchy snack that can garnish ice cream desserts or be garnished with slices of cheese.

Seasoned and browned pork chops then baked with a creamy sauce that is super simple. Serve it over egg noodles with a green vegetable for a complete meal.

Seasoned to perfection, these potatoes leave the plain old whole baked potatoes in the dust. The tender inside and the crisply outer later are great together. Dip them in ketchup and sour cream.

Garlic lovers are sure to love these buttery green beans. They are the perfect side dish for any meat. Be careful not to overcook as you don't want your beans to get mushy.

A popular meal for kids or anyone of any age. Always a favorite, chicken with rice in a savory mixture of cream sauce mixed with vegetables will be sure to please those gathered around the table.

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.

These cookies are the best chocolate chip cookes, hands down. Soft but crisp these cookies are sure to please.

Ground beef is flavored with tasty Asian soy and hoisin sauce and water chesnuts add just the right crunch. this is all wrapped up in a crisp lettuce leaf. Serve with white rice if desired.

Baking is a method that is not often considered for preparing rice, but when you are using the oven to prepare dishes to accompany rice, why not bake the rice in the oven as well? This method produces excellent results.

Here's to a healthier version of the Chinese takeout version! Serve it with sweet and sour sauce and you'll delight in every bite.

Chai is a spiced black tea beverage sweetened with sugar and lightened with milk.

This is a one pot dinner with the meat and vegetables all cooked together. The skin gets crispy in the first hour of roasting and then add the sauce over the top that caramelizes.

Roasted carrots brings out the sweet flavor, almost creating a glaze of its own. Delicious and easy!

A sweet salad that is quick and easy to make. This recipe is a great salad that can be made ahead of time or at the last minute when unexpected guest arrive.

This tasty pumpkin dessert is baked with the crust on top and then flipped over before serving.