Marzipan Bars

Marzipan Bars are a wonderful holiday treat, but I can eat them year round.  Be selective with the ingredients.  I found that using almonds that have been pre peeled and seedless raspberry jam make these bars the best they can be and your friends and family will love 'em.  I found this recipe in my mothers recipe junk drawer.  It was clipped from a magazine (I don't know which one) from some time ago.  I hope the author doesn't mind me posting it here.

Frozen Cappuccino

This is a refreshing summer drink that will really get your afternoon zoomin'. I got hooked on these from that high priced coffee franchise, you know the one, but their price-tag is outrageous. So I sout out to discover how to make a home version for less than half the price. Instead, you can make these frozen delights for about 25% of the cost. The caramel is my favorite. You can make you own varieties by simply adding some flavored extract or other flavorings.

Pandisal

A traditional breakfast bread from the Philippines, Pandisal is a soft, delicious roll bread that is good to eat any time. I give my wife full credit for this recipe, even though it was given to her by a friend. Her friend however, only gave her the ingredients and about two lines of instructions. She came up with the methods used here and perfected these beige blisters of delight.

Simple Cole Slaw

This is not only the simplest cole slaw recipe, it is also one of the most versitile and delicious. I frequently will try different vinegar and oil combinations. I love to add a splash of balsamic vinegar for an extra bite and use a mild extra virgin olive oil for a mediteranean taste. I also enjoy adding some additional herbs and spices depending on the meal I'm serving this with. For example, if I'm going Italian, I might toss in a little oregano and basil. Why not some thinly sliced red onions of and cayenne pepper for a kick in the pants. Sea salt always adds a crisp fresh taste.  But try it plain first and take it from their. You're going to love it!

Cajun Maquechou (pronounced Mock-shoe) a Corn Dish

This is a popular corn dish in Louisiana. No one ever makes it exactly the same. If you don't like something, don't add it.  If you prefer something else, use it instead.  For instance, you don't have to use bacon.  Just use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cooking oil to cook the vegetables.  This is one of my favorite recipes to bring to a pot luck dinner or cook out.  Everyone will be asking you for the recipe so you better bring a few printouts.  Then you can tell them where you got the recipe.

Pancit Canton ~ Traditional Philippine Noodle Dish

There are a number of different Pancit noodles to use.  Canton (Cantonese) noodles are about the size of thick spaghetti noodles.  You'll truly enjoy this easy to make, one course, one pan meal.  If you don't like any of the vegetables used, no problem.  Leave it out.  You can even add other vegetables such as broccoli, water chestnuts, you name it.  It certainly will not take away from the unique flavor created by the other ingredients.

Red Beans And Rice

Red Beans and Rice is one of the first Creole recipes I tried. This one I modified to suit my taste, and I'm sure it will please yours.  Be careful with the Red and Black Pepper.  I found that when I use any kind of Alcoholic beverage in a recipe it seems to amplify the peppers spicy reaction.