After-Church Stew

recipe courtesy of Brook - via Deanna House

Got this recipe from my FAVORITE cookbook! House Specialties! I've kind of tweaked it to how my family likes it. You can cook it in the oven if you don't have a crock pot. And...you don't have to only make it after church. You can make it any day of the week!

Apple Berry Banana Smoothie

recipe courtesy of Brook

Pass by store-bought smoothies that are often loaded with calories and create one yourself! This delicious, protein-packed smoothie is the perfect thing to pick you up in the morning.

Banana Bread - With a Twist!

recipe courtesy of Tommy And Brook

This is a great 'summery' banana bread. Made it years ago and just found the recipe again on allrecipes.com.

Best Banana Cake

recipe courtesy of Rhonda J.

(From Rhonda J...) This is one of, (if not) the BEST banana cake I have ever tasted! I thought the oven temp of 275° sounded a little low, but this cake baked up (and rose) beautifully in my oven at this temp after pretty much exactly one hour. I do not know if the little "freezer trick" to this recipe is what ensured its moistness or not, but I did it, and it was exceptionally moist & delicious. A dense cake, similar in texture to a carrot cake. It got better each day it sat, I always make this cake at least the day before I need or want it. I was extremely pleased with this cake and will be making it over & over again!! (baking time may vary based on individual ovens!)

Cedar Wrapped Salmon

recipe courtesy of Cindy Krzykwa of Forest Hills Foods

Cherry Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

recipe courtesy of Tommy and Brook

Brook's Valentine's Day Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies This is the recipe that inspired the "Cookin' With Brook" section. Overwhelming requests from listeners for the holiday recipe launched our recipe section.

Chicken Tetrazzini

recipe courtesy of Tommy And Brook

My friend Diane brought this to us right after my daughter was born. I immediately asked for the recipe. So yummy!!

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

recipe courtesy of Tommy and Brook

Christmas Punch

recipe courtesy of Tommy and Brook

This is the punch my family has every Christmas Eve. You might want to have it ready for carolers that come by!

Cinnamon Applesauce Jello

recipe courtesy of Brook's Sister

This is yummy and lo-cal and beautiful. It will be perfect for those Valentine's Day or Christmas parties, too!

Crock Pot Apple Butter

recipe courtesy of Tommy And Brook

This tasty apple butter is a real slow cooker, but well worth the wait. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, the amount of sugar may be adjusted to taste. We found this on the All Recipes site!

CROCK POT LASAGNA

recipe courtesy of Tommy And Brook

This is a GREAT family supper that you can put in your crock-pot in the morning and enjoy in the evening!

De-Pudged Pigs in a Blanket

recipe courtesy of Brook via Hungry Girl

Got this recipe from Hungry Girl! She helps real women eat in the real world with less guilt by swapping some favorite recipes with new low-cal versions! She calls this one of her most fun swaps ever. These hot dog treats taste almost exactly like the real ones! Most of her recipes are single serving so you can make one or multiply by however many you need!

Festive Green Beans

recipe courtesy of Lynn from Cornerstone

These are beautiful and simple. (and as the name suggests...festive!)

Food Network - Marybeth's Meatloaf

recipe courtesy of Tommy And Brook

When meatloaf goes wrong, it goes really wrong. When you make this recipe, you'll literally see why panko bread crumbs make a difference. When soaked with buttermilk, panko forms a spongy texture very different from regular bread crumbs. The meatloaf's texture is lighter, yet richer from the thick buttermilk. You can find panko Japanese breadcrumbs in many grocery stores now. The best ingredients always yield the best results. I use top-quality beef, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, barbeque sauce I love. The next day, you'll make the best meatloaf sandwiches EVER, the kind of lunch that you take to work and eat by 10:30 am.