Beginner-Cook

Easy Toffee Brownies

These are great chewy toffee brownies made from a cake mix, So simple and a great crowd pleaser

Fat Free Vegetable Dip

Great for a quick low-cal, fat free snack

Five Minute Tortilla Pizzas

This is super simple way to make mini pizzas The olive oil spray will prevent the pizzas from being soggy in the middle--yayFeel free to add whatever additio...

Flourless Orange and Chocolate Cake

Dense, rich flourless cake out of a cooking magazine

Forum Famous Cheese Ring

I've had this recipe at many women's happy hours and luncheons I made it for my niece's wedding in Cincinnati and it was the HIT of the party So simple, but ...

Freezer Espresso Mascarpone Cake

Adapted from Gourmet, this is delicious and doesn't heat up your kitchen, as it is no bake Just make it a day in advance for best results

Fruity Smoothie

I find it very difficult nowadays to find a good, fruity smoothie recipe Some are too smooth, some are to chunky, and some are too yogurty I feel like Goldil...

Greek-Style Chickpea Salad

This is a light, healthy, and refreshing salad I found this gem in the Cook's Illustrated The Best Light Recipe book and I have made it many times since Basi...

Green Olive Sauce With Pasta, Fish or Omelet

This sauce is really savory and different It was originally from 101 cookbooks, where she suggested serving it over toasted gnocchi However, I think it would...

Green Salad With Spinach, Artichokes and Avocado

Also has Boston lettuce and a lemon, garlic, oregano dressingfrom my files but not sure of the source There is a 30 minute marination This is a no-cook reicpe