When the vegetable garden is bursting with goodness it's a great time to gather herbs to make flavored vinegars and oils. You can make them now and give them as gifts for the holidays or as hostess gifts.

Pasta Prima Vera Alfredo

Who doesn't love creamy cheesy sauce with pasta? Try adding fresh veggies and some chicken to the toss for a yummy taste treat.

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Foodie Connections

Cinnamon - recipes and household uses

Zucchini Lasagna

Try a new twist on a family favorite. Make a yummy veggie lasagne without the pasta!

Substitute slices of zucchini for the lasagna noodles pasta in your layers for this classic casserole.

Add a layer of steamed broccoli, spinach, onions and carrots then cover with alfredo sauce or your favorite tomato sauce.

Top with cheese and bake as usual.

Fun with Food

Kids Stuff - Play with Your Food

Dr. Seuss-inspired recipes

New Year Foods

Potato Latkes - Potato Pancakes, potato fritters ...

How to Plan Thanksgiving Dinner - tips for getting organized and planning a memorable holiday dinner with family and friends.

Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes - from appetizers to desserts, try out these delicious recipes for Thanksgiving

Turkey Veggie Platter - make a fun, healthy vegetable platter that looks like a turkey

Holiday Baking - Cookies, Cakes, Sweet Treats

Family Gathering Favorites

Gifts from the Kitchen - Food Gifts

Chocolate Dipped Spoons

Hot Cocoa Mix

Cookie Mix in a Jar

Peanut Butter BonBons

Dog Treats

Gourmet Flavored Olive Oils

Herb Infused Vinegars

Home Made Truffles

World's Best Home Made Chocolate Cake Recipe

Favorite Recipe& Cookbook Sites

Recipe Idea

Recipe-idea.com is more than just a cooking site - you'll find different ways to enjoy a richer and healthier lifestyle. Recipe ideas dedicated to busy people. Hundreds of recipes and nutrition tips - organized and easy to use.

Reluctant Gourmet

Perfect Sauces

Mustard Vinaigrette

If you want to learn how to cook great meals at home and have some fun at the same time, visit The Reluctant Gourmet - published by a stay-at-home Dad who loves to cook and who generously shares his learning and recipes with the culinary novices of the world.

Recipes, equipment reviews and tried and true tips for success.