North american dinner party recipes costing more than $3 per serving

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…

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

This is the best broccoli casserole! I am ALWAYS asked to bring this to dinners. I grew up with my mom using this recipe and it seriously is loved…

Slow Cooked Beefy Stew

This is my version of slow cooked beef stew. I like it this way, slowly cooked brings the delicious taste and the tender meat out of the beef.

Tex Mex Guacamole with Serrano & Jalapeno Peppers

A delicious treat that can be served as a topping for tacos or taco salad, a dip for corn chips, a spread for…

Cioppino

This is the NY version of a San Franciscan Italian seafood stew. They focus on crabs while I focus on a nice variety of seafood. It’s quick to cook…

Roasted spicy chicken wings with goat cheese dip

These wings taste better than at the restaurant and are healthier. People are always surprised to find out…

The Perfect Party Snack Food: Crunch, Cheesy Potatoes

Planning your next dinner party and trying to decide on the perfect party snack food? We suggest that you try…

Mom's Sangria

Sangria always reminds me of Spain, a place where you can drink Sangria just about everywhere. A fruity, refreshing drink in the summer or any…

Peter's Bluenose Seafood Casserole

Herbed Duck Broth with Wild Rice

Take most of one duck, some fresh herbs, the flavors from a few vegetables and simmer. Voila! It's that simple.…

Chicken Sesame

Grilled Vegetable Salad

Inspired by The Ivy in Santa Monica, this is a wonderful spring salad that can be served as a side to grilled meats or as a main for lunch or a…

Mango Cobbler on the Grill

There is really nothing you can’t make on the grill, even dessert. Finish a great meal on the grill with grilled cobbler and your friends will…

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Nice creamy soup

Skirt Steak with Parmesan Chimichurri Sauce

Super tender, delicious and affordable Skirt Steak with CREAMY Parmesan Chimichurri Sauce is the perfect summer…