Quick and easy North american recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Orange Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash

This Orange Shrimp and Crab stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash makes an elegant, yet simple, presentation for…

Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice

My Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice is a side dish packed with flavor and full of the fall colors. It's a side dish my family treasures and request…

Salmon with Indian Spices, poached in oil

I love salmon and am always looking for creative ways to make it. This is the first time I've tried it with…

Corn Souffle

This is a wonderful corn casserol I make every Thanksgiving and Christmas ...however, this side dish is a compliment to many entrees! I have never…

Chocolate Turtle Bundt Cake

"A chocolate lovers dream" .... This cake is dense, yet very moist and a definite crowd pleaser.

Italian Spinach Soup

Suprise, surprise. Another amazing recipe adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essential's of Italian Cooking. This is one of my bibles. Not only did I…

Pecan Pie

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent,…

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…

Sauted Cilantro Halibut

This halibut dish really shines if you saute the fish over high heat; crispy outside and juicy in.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Spanish Style Bean Soup

It's Sabado Mexicano and that means it's Saturday around here. It’s a soup kind of day. This one will warm you up with Mexican flavors. It’s hearty,…

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

Fun new twist on the typical Ice Cream Sandwich.

Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Grilled Pita

This is a refreshing and delicious salad. It's healthy and filling, so a good salad to serve with soup or…

Georgian Shrimp Pilau

This Pilau dish will remind you of a tasty risotto with an american twist. It is much easier to make for large parties. Sophisticated, easy and…

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…