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I like to make a big batch of this and have it for lunch during the week, or as a snack with crackers.

1 cup Gluten Free bread mix (white or whole meal) 2 eggs - beaten ¼ cup sugar (optional) ¼ teaspoon salt 2 ripe bananas - mashed Milk

This dessert gets it's silly name because you basically "dump" all the ingredients in the cake pan together. Very easy and very yummy!

BENEATH ALL of the anger and frustration surrounding the current flu vaccine supply problem is a simple fact - as we gear up to fight a new flu strain in our first pandemic winter in 40 years, we employ a really old technology to make flu vaccines. The nation needs to find a better option. The basic way we make flu vaccines has changed little since the 1950’s. It relies on hen’s eggs. Each year, a seasonal flu vaccine is developed to cover three strains of flu that are circulating. And, each year the flu viruses change a little bit,...

This versatile salad is great on a sandwich, on a cracker or served over a bed of lettuce.

Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 stick butter 1/2 cup shortening 5 egg yolks 1 tsp. baking soda 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 small can coconut 1 cup chopped pecans 5 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Aren't the croutons the best part of a Caesar salad? These croutons are made with brioche bread and they're delicious in soup or on a salad. One day I put some out with drinks and they all disappeared! This is a great way to use that leftover bread in the freezer.

Ingredients: 3 large avocados 2 1/2 lbs. lump crab meat 1/2 cup celery, chopped fine 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 3 tbsp. green onions, chopped fine salt and pepper to taste

There are a lot of different variations to this Mexican dip, but some things are just better simpler. The trick: use very ripe avocados.

This is a wonderful dish to serve on a special occasion!

12 unbroken rice sheets (approx 8 inch diameter) 1 cup washed and chopped Vietnamese mint 4 large carrots – peeled and finely shredded 1 piece ginger (approx 2 inch) grated ½ cup gluten free soy sauce 3 or 4 radishes – topped and finely shredded 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 12 large washed spinach leaves

This soup is bursting with so many flavors...sure to become one of your family favorites!

4 eggs ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla flavoring 2 cups milk

Tired of the same ole green bean casserole? This will be a welcome change to add to your upcoming Thanksgiving feast!

Ingredients: 1 stick butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 4 large ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup chopped pecans

You can easily substitute crawfish tails for shrimp if you prefer. Either way, this is an authentic Louisiana recipe that might have you speaking in French by the time you're done, longing for a visit to The Big Easy.

I usually think of soups as cold-weather food, a hearty meal that warms you up on the inside. This is my version of an all American classic.

I don't recommend eating this every day unless you want to be on a first name basis with your cardiologist, but this is the real thing...perfect to smother over homemade biscuits.

This is a soup that warms in the winter and tastes great chilled for a summer lunch or entrée on a hot evening.

A quick and easy meal for the whole family. Cheaper cuts of meat often cook well for slow cooking and saves on the family budget. Ragout can be served with mashed potato or rice.

I've no affiliation with the chef or any businesses mentioned whatsoever. Just thought I'd share for the cooks on FR.

Chocolate chips… the great equalizer Whether you're young or old, a fast-foodie or a gourmand in Colorado's Vail Valley, they put a smile on your face. So, this pie is bound to be well-received. It'll remind you of a chocolate chip cookie, warm from the oven. But, in pie or tart form, it seems a little more sophisticated … worthy of dessert status … rather than just a snack. Its universal popularity is probably enough to win you, but if you need more reason to consider it, this dessert is easy to make. If you use a purchased pie shell,...

This recipe can easily be doubled, improves on standing and may be refrigerated for two or three days. You can also substitute lobster or shrimp if desired.

Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon Juice 2 large cloves garlic - peeled and smashed 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves - 4 salmon steaks Directions: 1. Put the marinade ingredients into a blender or food processor and puree just until the basil leaves are minced. 2. Put half the marinade and the salmon steaks into a heavy plastic or glass bowl. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Save remaining marinade for basting.

Ingredients: 4 large eggs Heaped 1/2 cup Gluten Free corn flour Heaped 1/2 cup Gluten Free custard powder 2 teaspoons Gluten Free baking powder 3/4 cup white sugar

A Gluten-Free Recipe for Banana Pudding all the way from Australia.

This is the Americanized version. Easy, hearty and oh-so-tasty! Comfort food at it's best.

Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes - peeled and thinly sliced 2 large onions - peeled and thinly sliced 4 hard boiled eggs - chopped 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese

A very tasty Mexican soup!

Easy to make and sure to please the whole family!

This version of queso is like a cross between traditional queso and nachos. Serve with tortilla chips and you've got yourself a party!

Living in Texas, there is absolutely no way I'm going to claim to have the best chili recipe. People here are serious about their chili and have very strong opinions about it. We even have complete festivals and cook offs for bragging rights revolving around this beloved Texas favorite. Having given my disclaimer, here's a quick and easy version that your family is sure to love!

A great side salad to serve with barbeque, hamburgers, hot dogs or sandwiches.

Delicious as a side dish or make a meal out of it by themselves!

I even bake a bunch of these and freeze them individually in plastic wrap or foil and slip them in the kids' lunch bags right out of the freezer. Sneaks those veggies into an easy and yummy treat.

A sweet treat from the land down under! There are variations of the finished cakes. You can use fruits, yogurts or mock creams.

These wonderful bars are one of my kids' favorites! (Okay, mine too...)

You can substitute shrimp or use a combination of crabmeat and shrimp for this tasty seafood dish.

These are like individual little apple pies.

This is an easy recipe, and is a great way to spice up on something that's already a Southern staple. It's almost like a cross between cornbread and corn pudding.

Easy, schmeasy and very cheesy!

This one will quickly become one of your family's favorite desserts!

Hillard Green has the right idea. The old adage "Waste not want not" applies for sure in these days of exorbitant food prices. And those of us who grow our own have always known the value of preserving nature's bounty for off-season use. Since tomatoes are easy to grow and often plentiful, you may find yourself up to your ears in the ripe, scarlet fruit as frost approaches—and a few hints on the preservation of the harvest may be welcome. I've also taken the canning jar shortage into account in preparing this article, and have included some guides to the...

This resembles a Mexican lasagna because of the layers of cheesy meat sauce and flour tortillas, and is oh so tasty!

A great way to get your vegetables without sacrificing taste!

This is a great dish to serve for Sunday dinner! The trick - start on Saturday night...

Granny is a great southern cook raised in Louisiana and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Her recipe is lip-smacking good and it is definitely the real deal.

A "Triple Chocolate Trifle" recipe for Chocoholics everywhere.

Have you noticed the price of a jar of tomato sauce? A 16-ounce jar of sauce can run you about $4 (unless you follow Nassau News Live’s “Food on a Budget," then you can find the best deals around!) Don’t forget: you don’t have to spend the most money to get the best taste. Sometimes, your own recipes can taste even better than your favorite brands! Whatever the case, you can make your own sauce in larger quantities at a fraction of the cost (and tomato sauce freezes well, so you don’t have to eat it by the half-ton). My...

Anyone ever heard of Angel Biscuits? Light and fluffy as air... I need the recipe, please...