Chile and Lime Chicken Potato Tacos

A great basic recipe that is easily adapted to suit your tastes or what's in the fridge.

Chinese Slow-Cooked Pork

Star anise, soy and ginger add wonderful flavours to this deliciously tender pork casserole, simmered with carrots and mushrooms. Rice noodles cooked in exotic, rich…

Warm Sesame Chicken Salad

Strips of chicken in a crisp coating of sesame seeds, breadcrumbs and cornflakes are served on a crunchy vegetable salad dressed with a fresh herb…

Easy Asian Seafood Paella

Like its Spanish cousin, this paella is brimming with seafood and spicy chorizo. The dish is a spectacular presentation and a meal-in-one feast.

Asian Hot and Sour Slaw

Shredded slaw mixes and shredded carrots in supermarket produce section are particularly useful for preparing vegetable side dishes that complement all types of grilled and…

Five-Spice Quinoa with Toasted Almonds

Five-spice powder is a seasoning that usually includes star anise, cinnamon, licorice root, fennel, and black or Sichuan pepper. It plays well against the slight…

Roasted Tomatoes and Parmesan Grits

I adore roasted tomatoes and I practically live for creamy grits, so one fateful day, I combined my two loves. If I do say so…

Appalachian Trail Mix

The Appalachian Trail is a footpath that leads all the way from Georgia to Maine. For hiking or a simple stroll through the neighborhood, a…

Candied Walnuts with Sprimp in Spicy Garlic Sauce

Shrimp is marinated in a simple, spicy sauce and then sauteed with bell peppers and onions for exciting flavor without the extra fat and mess…

Peanutty Noodles with Seasonal Vegetables

Sauteed vegetables top a tangled of whole-wheat pasta, dressed with a creamy peanut sauce.

Tupelo Honey Coleslaw

From barbecues to fish-fries, coleslaw is the preferred side. Cooks around the South will swear by theirs. This once is a mash-up of creamy and…

Gluten-Free Tamale Pie

This tamale pie is a perfect example of frugal yet delicious cooking. It's completely free of gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, and eggs too!

Barbecue Burgers

These burgers with barbecue flavor cooked right into the beef are sure to be a hit with football fans on game day.

Stacey’s Cuban Black Beans

These are so easy - and you can use canned or dried, though dried are definitely better. I typically like to serve them as a…

Longevity Noodles with Chicken

The peanut sauce in this dish also goes well with grilled chicken and it makes an excellent dip for crisp, sliced vegetables.