Pasta - Lap Salad

An overnight salad using ramen noodles, cabbage, chicken, almonds, and green onions. This is GREAT -- one of my husband's favorites and it serves a ton of people. Try substituting cashews for almonds and a dash of sesame oil for sesame seeds.

Appetizers And Snacks - Hummus Iii

As a spread, dip or garlicky pita filling, classic hummus is both delicious and satisfying. Best of all, it's whipped up in seconds in a blender or food processor.

Breakfast And Brunch - Sausage Cheese Grits

This is a great, flavorful way to prepare grits. You can also use mild sausage and less or no hot sauce if you prefer not to have the extra spice.

Breakfast And Brunch - Samoan Panikeke

Doughnut-like deep-fried puffs have the tropical flavor of bananas and vanilla.

Soups Stews And Chili - Beer Braised Irish Stew And Colcannon

St. Patrick's Day dinner doesn't have to feature corned beef. An Irish beef stew, richly flavored with dark beer, braises to tenderness with carrots and onions. The stew is served with a scoop of traditional potato and cabbage colcannon.

Breakfast And Brunch - Ham And Cheese Breakfast Quiche

Bake a ham and cheese quiche in a pan lined with crispy hash brown potatoes instead of the usual pastry shell.

Cheese - Bluezys Stuffed Jalapenos With Bacon

Jalapeno pepper halves are stuffed with creamy Cheddar cheese filling and topped with a bacon slice for a delicious warm appetizer with a hint of the heat. They're great on the grill, too.