Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of Mexico's coast. The wonderful smells of the shrimp, garlic, and onion will fill your house and make everyone's mouths water. I cooked these tonight for Cinco de Mayo and both we and our kids absolutely loved them. I left…

Succotash with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Meat by Amos Miller

To a great extent, succotash was another of the many gifts to the table from Native Americans. Corn, beans and meat are a tasty and nourishing combination, whatever the type of bean or meat. In this recipe the real flavor play is brought forward by the addition of fresh herbs. After all, corn and beans have no real pronounced flavors…

Turkey Stuffing or Side: Brown & Wild Rice w/Apples, Cranberries & Pecans by Salad Foodie

At last ~ a HEALTHY stuffing.....that seems like an oxymoron! High in fiber and nutrients but low in fat, this recipe is based on one from the USA Rice Federation. It's quick to make and can be the poultry stuffing, served as a side to holiday…

Ground beef and Zucchini Saute by Nancy Miyasaki

I had some fresh zucchini from our garden and I needed something quick to make. I found a recipe online and adapted it to make it a bit more flavorful. This is comfort food...not appropriate for a dinner party, but definitely tasty. If you spice it up and add a dollop of yoghurt on top, it is reminiscent of yummy side dishes served…

Quick and Easy One Pot Noodle Dinner by Micheline

This dish is my favorite no fuss, one pot, beef/noodles meal. It takes only 25 minutes to cook and it is comforting and tasty.

Couscous Salad with Black Beans, Mushrooms and Corn by Nancy Miyasaki

This recipe sounds a little odd, but it tastes great. We served it under a simple broiled salmon with wonderful results. It's flavorful, but not overpowering, so perfect as a side dish for fish or fowl.

Fish Tacos with Diablo Sauce by Cindy McNamara

I prefer my fish tacos with sauteed not deep fried fish. The key for this recipe is the sauce, which can be as hot or mild as you prefer. I'd rate this particular version as a 5 out of 10 on the heat scale. Sometimes I like to add a bit of chopped mango and jicama to my Pico to use as a salsa for fish or chicken dishes.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls by "Cheffie Cooks"

Fun dish any weeknight. Can also freeze for a later use when in a hurry to get dinner on the table for your family.

Skinny Barbecue Sloppy Joes… by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Sloppy Joe is a popular hearty American dish with a variety of ways to make it. The most typical being ground beef, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard and various, spices. Wait until you get a mouthful of our Sloppy Joe! It’s a new twist on the original. It’s primarily made with…

Tacos and Spanish Rice by Murtaugh Clan

Potato Pancakes by Robyn Savoie

These savory potato pancakes are one of three favorite recipes I have. The nutmeg addes an interesting twist.

Black Bean Burger by Carolinaheartstrings

In an effort to eat healthier in the New Year, I decided to try my hand at making a black bean burger. Not too bad. I liked it a lot and this particular recipe can be spiced up or down depending on your own individual taste. I used ingredients and spices that I had in my pantry so this recipe can just be a starting point idea for…

Green Beans, Red Potatoes and Pasta by Julia Ann Souders

A comfort food dish of pasta, fresh green beans and red potatoes with a light sauce. ©2007-2014 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. & Trdmk.Off.” Reg. “Trade-marks Canadian Intellectual Property Office.” nettabelleschoice.com and cookbookinabox.com All rights reserved.

Skillet Chicken Parmesan by ChaCha Can Cook

This is a quick and easy version of the traditional baked version of the recipe.