Side Dish - Garlic Grits

I love grits, which is strange since I was raised in Wisconsin. My husband on the other hand hates them and he was raised in the south. He however loves these garlicky, cheesy grits. This is a great dish to serve with barbequed ribs or chicken

Soups Stews And Chili - Beer Cheese Soup I

Beer, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses are added to chicken stock with cauliflower, carrots, celery and mushrooms in this satisfying soup seasoned with dry mustard.

Appetizers And Snacks - Honey Butter 2

Softened butter is creamed with honey for this favorite spread. Add cinnamon, if desired. You may just have to whip up a batch of fresh biscuits to serve with this!

Salad - Valentines Day Salad

A pleasing melange of strawberries, bananas and crushed pineapple is stirred into strawberry gelatin, spooned into in heart-shaped molds and chilled. A dollop of whipped topping is all that is needed to complete this refreshing and romantic dessert.

Herbs And Spices - Big Soft Ginger Cookies

These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies. They stay soft, too. My oldest son's favorite.

Salad - Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli with creamy dressing, dried cranberries and pistachios.

Seafood - Thai Steamed Mussels

Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes.