Kid friendly dinner party recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki

It wasn't until I went to Greece that I tasted pork souvlaki (kebab). I'd had lamb souvlaki at greek restaurants and festivals in the US, but never…

Hearty Red Lentil Soup

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more…

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

Asian Rib Eye Over Mixed Greens with Ginger Dressing

I loved the combination of the flavorful rib eye and mushrooms over the truly delicious Asian flavored greens.…

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

Malaysian Pork Stew with Garnishes

This recipe, which is adapted from the New York Times Cookbook, is just outstanding. It has a great…

Chicken Chasseur

This is a healthy version of chicken in the famous chasseur sauce containing onions and leeks, and flavored with white wine, tomatoes, and…

Ginger Sesame Salmon

This is an outstanding asian-flavored salmon. It's a bit more interesting than your typical teriyaki salmon. Think of it as teriyaki salmon with a…

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Sugar Free Cake, A Tasty Carrot

With the rise in the number of diabetics in the world, there has also been a rise in the search for sugar free recipes. Here is a tried and tested…

Broiled Asian Salmon with Scallions and Sesame

This is a delicious and flavorful dish. I'm always looking for new and innovative ways to cook salmon. This is…

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember.…

Vegetable Sizzlers

The chain was founded in 1958 as Del’s Sizzler Family Steak House by Del and Helen Johnson in Culver City, California. The chain is composed of more…

Asian Seafood and Noodle Soup

We had this dish at a seaside restaurant in Campbell River, BC called Quay West. It was beautiful and delicious. The broth reminded me of the…

Plum Chutney