Summer Bell Pepper Salad is light and refreshing, with a little tang, a little sweet, and a fresh crunch. It's

This is a delicious and creamy Classic Potato Salad, perfect for potlucks, picnics, packing a lunch, or as a s

Chunky Avocado Salad with tomato, cilantro and a little hot sauce is also an excellent appetizer and goes so w

Great Guacamole is always a favorite appetizer and when avocados are in season, this is one of my favorite thi

A very popular Mexican dish, Pollo Veracruz can also be made with fish or shrimp and is a beautiful presentati

Breakfast Casserole is a perfectly delicious, complete meal with potatoes, ham (or bacon), veggies and cheese,

Grilled Lime Chicken Thighs have a little tang from the lime, nicely balanced with the savory seasonings. Thi

Ratatouille, as a side dish or entrée, is a savory delicious way to use the zucchini, tomatoes and bell pepp

Different and delicious is how I would describe Greek Quinoa Avocado Salad. It is a complete meal in itself,

I used to make this frequently for our family of six when I was in high-school. The recipe didn't have a name

Using leftover chicken makes Chipotle Chicken Salad an easy choice for a quick lunch or a hot summer evening w

Chili Chicken Chickpea Salad is one of our favorite main-dish salads. The chili powder and chipotle en adobo

A very popular soup in Mexican restaurants and kitchens, Sopa Azteca is easy, once you've got the chicken brot

SO much better than fast-food, but this Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich can still be a quick breakfast if yo

Chicken Marengo is a French dish, similar to Chicken à la Provençale, but this version has been simplified

Start this recipe early in the day or the day before.

Mmmmm....the taste of fresh basil can be yours all year with a food processor and a freezer. Fresh Basil Pesto

Makes 8 crostini. I plan on 4 per person.

I learned to make this Caprese Appetizer from a gentleman who definitely knows his way around a kitchen and it

In Mexico, Carne Asada is very popular, where it is usually very thin (because the beef is so tough!). Typical

Fireman's Chicken is marinated in egg and flavored with poultry seasoning, then grilled to perfections. The re

Anything but boring, Roasted Pepper and Peperoncini Salad with Basil Vinaigrette is an unusual combination, 

A light side-dish, and easy to make, Rice Pilaf can also be made with cooked quinoa, instead of rice. It is an

Makes about 1 tablespoon

This recipe for Spiced Basmati Rice is adapted from Indian Cookery, by Madhur Jaffrey – my favorite East In

Makes about 1½ cups of dressing.

This Chef Salad is versatile and you can invent your own version, but if you have a carniceria (Mexican meat m

Nutritional info is for the soup only.

Crab Louie Salad is always delicious, whether you use fresh crab or imitation crab meat (surimi). It's a full-

Sweet Yellow Indian Rice is...well...a little sweet. It features that wonderful flavor you usually find only i

Okay, English Muffin Pizzas may not be a gourmet dish, but it's quick, easy and really good! You can build Eng

The nutritional info is for the basic soup only; if you add the optional ingredients, the calorie count is 199

Chicken Shawarma with Avocado Mayo captures the amazing flavors of East Indian cookery, thanks to coriander, c

In Mexico, a Ceviche Appetizer is on nearly every restaurant menu, made with either fish or shrimp, marinated

Grilled Asian Chicken Thighs are marinated in a sauce of hoisin, ginger, soy sauce, garlic, honey, orange juic

Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef) has a unique and amazing Asian flavor! I made Bulgogi for a friend, not knowing