Soups Stews And Chili - Portuguese Bean Soup

This hearty, delicious, and filling Portuguese sausage, cabbage, and bean soup was passed down from my grandmother. This rich soup is perfect for fall and winter when you need something hearty to keep you going.

Desserts - Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies

It's a great cookie, one of the kids favorites.

Salad - Cold Black Bean Salad

Cold black bean salad with a bite! It makes a great side dish for any Mexican or Southwestern dish. This recipe has become a healthy favorite in our family. Adjust the amount of serrano pepper to suit your spice tolerance.

Herbs And Spices - Jackies Sausage Soup

This one-pot soup doesn't take a lot of time, but it sure tastes like it does. Italian sausage, chopped spinach, and orzo pasta combine with green pepper, onions, and garlic, in a chicken broth and tomato soup.

Side Dish - Pineapple Stuffing

A scrumptious pineapple and bread cube stuffing that is great as a side dish with ham. I often make this dish for the holidays.

Salad - Frozen Cranberry Salad

Sweetened whipped cream is folded into a bowlful of delicious offerings - whole cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, cubes of cream cheese, and chopped nuts. This is poured into a loaf pan, frozen and cut into beautiful slices. Serves ten.

Side Dish - Big Bs Collard Greens

These southern-style collard greens are simmered in a broth made from ham hocks and chicken broth seasoned with garlic and red pepper flakes.