Quick and easy North american recipes

Guacamole from Oaxaca

This is an easy to make, flavorful, and slightly spicy guacamole. Previously I never blended the onion, garlic and cilantro into a puree as this…

Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding (easily converts to a lighter bread pudding dessert)

Bread puddings are the ultimate comfort food, but if you're into light,…

Meyer Lemon Honey Vanilla Marmalade

If you llike a real marmalade, you will love this fragrantly sensual, sweet, yet tart, pure fruit product on a…

Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle

This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of…

Simple Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This thinly sliced cucumber and tomato salad is fresh and delicious. Even the dressing is healthy. I usually…

Veronica's Apple Pancakes

The perfect breakfast for the perfect morning!

Fettuccine Alfredo!

Everyone Loves Fettuccine Alfredo!

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

I have a number of great chocolate chip cookie recipes. This is probably my kids' favorite. I'm not sure it's…

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Easy Chicken Corn Soup

Easier version of the traditional PA Dutch corn soup.

Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies

This is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie…

Scambled Egg Whites with Tomatoes and Herbs

This is my standard egg dish that I make with a variety of seasonal vegetables and herbs. I use whatever I…

Slow Baked Beef Short Ribs

Spinach Strawberry Salad

This is an unusual blend of ingredients but they work so well together making it a wonderful, healthy salad. It's a summer salad so file it - then…

Chili Roasted Potatoes

These are super simple and really tasty. If you like roasted potatoes, but are looking for something a little different, give these a try. I…