North american recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Mango Chipotle Sauce/Glaze

This is a good sauce/glaze for almost anything. It is easy to make and stores refrigerated well for several days or if air tight much longer. I…

Blueberry & Almond Brunch Slaw

About to make a small amount of coleslaw one day an inspiration came to me to make a fruited version with blueberries. But then I couldn’t stop at…

Cranberry Torte

An elegant dessert recipe that makes a showy finale to the holiday meal. It’s a make-ahead and freeze recipe, which will simplify matters on the day…

Hot Mulled Cider

This is a drink The Husband loves and always asks me to make this time of year. I like to get up on Christmas Eve morning and start it in the…

Make-over Spaghetti & Shrimp Salad

Originally mayo was the dressing for this salad recipe from a friend long ago, but I decided to give it a…

Beef Burritos

Great tasting American style burrito. Can be made with canned ingredients but I always use fresh, homemade ingredients.

Ceviche

Light and refreshing ceviche. I used fresh striped bass that we caught on the Sacramento River, but think you could substitute with any fresh white…

Tacos Al Carbon

This is a simple steak taco recipe that emphasizes the flavor of the meat and the grill. You can spice it up by adding extra cumin or a little…

Black Bottom Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake with crem cheese filling!

Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches

Yummy finger sandwiches

Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Sweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves!

Lime-in-the-Coconut Pie

Put the lime in the coconut and mix it all up...

Derby Tart

There are many different recipes for the pie of the "Kentucky Derby". This is a real good one.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

A family fall favorite, these wonderfully spiced, oooey-goooey dessert is a great addition to any Thanksgiving table or other fall/holiday…

Hershey's Special Dark Truffle Brownie Cheesecake