Fresh Fruit with Honey-Yogurt Dip
2 cups vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Assorted fresh fruit, cut into wedges or bite-size pieces
Combine the yogurt, honey, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Stir to mix.
Serve with fresh sliced bananas, apples, pineapple, and strawberries.
Makes 2 cups.
Taco Dip
2 cans bean dip
2 cartons avocado dip
1 cup sour cream
1 package […]

Holiday cooking can be a hectic experience. One way to make it go a bit easier is to select some recipes that can be made ahead of time.
Eggnog
1 qt. milk
12 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups bourbon*
1 Tbl. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg, divided
1 qt. whipping cream
Heat milk […]

If you or a neighbor has an abundance of cucumbers, this is an easy way to use them to make a tasty treat.
Frozen Cucumber Slices
8 cups cucumbers- peeled and sliced
1 medium onions- sliced
2 tsp. salt
Mix cucumbers and onion slices, sprinkle with salt, and let stand for 2 hours.
Brine
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cups vinegar
Let sugar dissolve […]

Whether it’s family, friends, co-workers, or your kids’ sports teams (or other summer activity group), sometimes it seems as though every week brings a request for a contribution to a potluck get-together. Here are some of my favorite recipes for these occasions:
Appetizer - I like to cut the eggs crosswise instead of lengthwise for […]

A layered dip that can be prepared and served from one pan.
Taco Dip
2 cans bean dip
2 cartons avocado dip
1 cup sour cream
1 package taco seaconing mix
1 bunch dhopped green onions
3 tomatoes, chopped and drained
1 large can black olives, chopped and drained
8 oz. grated Cheddar cheese
Layer the ingredients in order in a 13″x9″ glass baking pan […]

Serve this spread with thin wheat crackers.
Fruit and Cheese Spread
2 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
fresh raspberries
crackers
Combine cheese and onion in a mixing bowl. Blend in the mayonnaise. form into a flat-topped wheel on a serving dish. Top with preserves and fresh raspberries […]

You can prepare the meatballs ahead of time and reheat them with the sauce before serving.
BBQ Sausage Meatballs
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 slightly beaten egg
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Mix first 3 ingredients; shape into 24 balls. Cook in a skillet for about 25 […]

Vidalia onions are harvested from late April through mid-June. According to the Vidalia Onion Committee, the best way to store them is to wrap the onions separately in paper towels and refrigerate. They can “also be successfully stored in the legs of clean, sheer pantyhose with a knot tied between each one. […]

Hard-cooked eggs will keep in the refrigerator for about one week. If you have a basketful left over from Easter, here’s some recipes to help you use them up.
Deviled Eggs
6 large hard-cooked eggs
2-3 Tbl. mayonnaise
1 tsp. honey mustard
salt and pepper
paprika
Slice a small sliver off the end of each egg then cut each in […]

What could be better for “the greatest two minutes in sports” than some recipes that can be prepared in two minutes?
Levy Restaurants has some quick and delicious Derby recipes including:
Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail
1 lbs Jumbo Lump Crabmeat - picked through for shells
1/2 cup Lemon Aioli - see recipe
Focaccia Crostini or Crackers 12 each
1 tbls Chives […]