Fresh Pick: Recipes For Your Blueberries

Fresh Blueberries - Now What?
Try out some of our favorite Blueberry Recipes:
Blueberry Soup
Ingredients:

4 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 (12 oz ) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup cold water
1 tsp dried lavender
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
Sweet Cake Croutons

Directions:

Stir together blueberries, lemonade concentrate and water.  Bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir in [...]

Mini Empanadas

These are just too good not to make sometime. They are labor intensive, as is any food prepared in individual servings, but really pretty simple - and so delicious! Kids go nuts for them - cute little nuggets of meaty/cheesy goodness they can carry around and eat without a fork. They are good at room [...]

Seared Shrimp With Garlic and Cilantro

One of my most favorite foods in shrimp.  It's extremely versatile and can be used in nearly every style of food; mexican, italian, southwestern, etc., but shrimp is a very bland food unless you add special spices and seasonings to really give it that wonderful flavor.
Here's an amazing way to cook shrimp that can be [...]

Curried Rice With Shrimp

If you're anything like me and love spicy food, then you have to try this Curried Rice with Shrimp recipe.  The curry is what makes it spicy, so if it isn't spicy enough for you, simply add more curry.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup long-grain white rice
kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and [...]

The Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey – Hickory Smoked

Frying a turkey is not only hazardous, but it can at many times leave the bird very dry, rather than juicy and mouth-watering.  So why not make a turkey this year that will simply amaze your guests with flavor and originality - on the grill, giving it a full New England treatment with a maple [...]

Thanksgiving Dessert – Ice Cream Pumpkin Pie

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the hunt for the perfect recipe to amaze your relatives and show-off what an awesome cook you are becomes somewhat of an obsession.
The next few recipes we showcase will be dedicated to helping you with those amazing recipes.  And there is no better way to start off that with dessert.
Our recipe [...]

Lobster Newburg Dip Appetizer

Labor Day is here and while you're showing your friends how great of a cook you really are, don't forget to give them a few appetizers until the real dish is done.
Here's an awesome appetizer that will leave them wanting more.  They may even recommend you start your own restaurant or cooking show.
Ingredients

1 Loaf French [...]

Ted’s Magic Ribs

Everyone always has their own secret recipes for BBQ ribs, and after having tasted so many, I've found one that is by far the best I've ever tried.
This recipe for "Ted's Magic Ribs" was obviously created by Ted Murphy, as you'll see in the video.  Ted is the owner of Izea in Orlando Florida.  A [...]

College Survival Guide – 50 Ramen Noodle Recipes

Going to college requires a lot of your time, which doesn't allow you to cook your common four-course meal. Using the age-old college fallback, ramen noodles, you can cook yourself a tasty treat in a short amount of time without breaking the bank.
Preparing Ramen Noodles for a Recipe
Boil the noodles according to the directions on [...]

Survive The Barbecue From Hell

While thumbing through the latest issue of Maxim magazine I came across a section involving food and it seemed like a great addition to the "Dining In" section of this site, so without further ado, here are some tips on how you can survive the barbecue from hell.

1. First, get diesel.
The best defense is a [...]

Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip

If you've ever eaten the Artichoke Spinach Dip and Tuscan bread from Olive Garden, then you know how absolutely wonderful it is.
In fact, if I could choose only one food to eat in Heaven, that would be it.  Well... maybe not, but it still ranks pretty high on the list.  And I don't even like [...]

How To Tell When Your Steak Is Done

I worked in a restaurant as a grill cook about 5 years ago and the hardest part about cooking the food was knowing when it was finished to the liking of the customer.
We couldn't touch the meat, so we had to know what it looked like at each level of "doneness", but if you're cooking [...]

Kickin’ Cajun Jambalaya

Sure you can go to your local grocery store and get a box of Zatarains, add some meat to it and call it a day, but nothing ever tastes as good as a made from scratch Jambalaya.
So whenever you're looking to liven up a weeknight meal, you can't go wrong with this Cajun-seasoned stew!
Ingredients

1 Large [...]

Pig Lickin’ Cake

Possibly one of the best cakes I've ever eaten.  If I could imagine what heaven would be like, this cake would be it.
My wife's grandmother makes this cake and just like many of her dessert recipes, it will blow your socks off.
Ingredients:

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, [...]

Fresh Blueberry Cream Scones

After having spent the day with the family and picking fresh blueberries straight from the bush, I couldn't help but share with you one of the greatest scone recipes that will ever touch your lips.
This recipe is originally from a cookbook a friend of mine has.  The first time I tasted the scones she made, [...]

Killa Clam Chowda – New England Style

I'm very particular about Clam Chowder, and not just any will do.
This Clam Chowder recipe is from a friend in California who runs his own blog called "Busy Dad".  It's the absolute best clam chowder I've ever eaten.  And it should be because it's made from scratch and with extra lovin'.
I enjoy it best with [...]

Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The official day of Summer is quickly approaching and whether you can take that long vacation you've been looking forward to, or you're staying at home for the summer, this recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken will let you bring a little of the caribbean home.
This Jerk Chicken recipe is authentic and was acquired from a [...]