Appetizers

Artichoke Garlic Bread   Artichoke hearts and peppers in a garlic ailoli over French bread then toasted in the oven.
Bruschetta   Chunks of red-ripe tomato and basil with olive oil broiled on slices of French bread.
Crab and Avocado Parfait   Lump crab in a lightly sweetend vinegraitte, layered with pieces of ripe avocado, and topped with a slice of tomato.
Deviled Eggs   Classic recipe of eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and paprika.
Deviled Jalapenos   Moderately spicy jalapeno shells stuffed with eggs, cream cheese, and spices.
Grilled Bruschetta   Red-ripe tomatoes, garlic and basil on grilled bread drizzled with spicy olive oil.
Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos   Grilled fresh jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon.
Jalapeno Pinwheels   Spicy wheels of jalapenos, ripe olives, pimientos, and smoked turkey wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Beef and Veal

Beef Stroganoff   Classic recipe of sirloin, mushrooms and onions in a creamy sauce over egg noodles.
Braciole   Classic Italian rolled beef stuffed with an herb cheese filling and braised in a rich tomato sauce.
Giardiniera Beef   Sirloin Tip Roast braised in dark beer, hot giardiniera, herbs and spices.
Glazed Tri Tip Au Jus   Oven roasted Tri Tip finished on a hot grill and served thinly sliced with a spicy dipping sauce.
Italian Meatballs   Classic Italian meatballs of ground veal and pork for traditional spaghetti sauce.
New England Boiled Dinner   Braised corned beef with red potatoes, cabbage, onions and spices.
Osso Buco (Beef Leg)   Traditional Italian gourmet classic of veal shanks in a chunky vegetable based sauce.
Roasted Prime Rib of Beef   Prime rib done to order served with a tangy horseradish sauce.
Spicy Meat Loaf   A spicy loaf of ground beef, cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and fresh vegetables, herbs and spices.
Veal Marsala   Tender veal cutlets smothered in mushrooms and shallots in Marsala wine sauce.
Veal Piccata   Italian classic of veal cutlets in a sauce made with white wine, lemon and butter.
Veal Pomodoro   Tomatoes and green onions add a fresh, garden touch to a tangy cream sauce topping tender veal scaloppine.
Yankee Pot Roast   Tender braised beef with red potatoes, baby carrots, onions and gravy.

Bread

Brown Bread   Molasses flavored bread is a traditional accompaniment to Boston baked beans.
Cornbread   Moist, tender and slightly sweet cornbread in the classic style.

Breakfast

Creamy Sausage Braid   Sausage-stuffed bread with cream cheese, garlic and green onions.
Frittata   Whipped eggs, cheese, jalapenos, onions, red peppers, and sausage baked in the oven and served with a hot tomato-cream sauce.
Garden Omelet   Three-egg omelet with tomato, avocado, and sour cream, topped with salsa verde.
Ham and Broccoli Puff Pancake   Ham and broccoli in a tangy sauce on puffy egg pancake.
Migas (Crumbs)   Rustic breakfast from Northern Mexico is easy to make and very flexible.
Italian Breakfast   Hearty breakfast of Italian sausage with eggs in French bread smothered in spaghetti sauce.
Red Pepper Eggs   Scrambled eggs, cheese, jalapenos and onions served in rings of red peppers with a hot tomato-cream sauce.

Casseroles

Creamy Chicken and Rice   Cubes of chicken breast and peas in creamy sauce over rice.
Pâté Chinois (Chinese Pie)   Traditional French-Canadian casserole has only three main ingredients, ground beef, corn, and mashed potatoes.
Shepherds Pie   Traditional English beef dish has vegetables and a savory sauce topped with mashed potatoes.
Sloppy Joe Under a Bun   Sloppy joe casserole with onions and cheese covered by buttermilk biscuit.
Taco Pie   Spicy beef, onions, jalapeno peppers, and cheddar cheese in a buttermilk bisciut pie crust.

Desserts

Apple Pie   Prize winning recipe from New England shows how to make the all-American pie.
Cowboy Cookies   Very old recipe, handed down through the generations, resembles chocolate-chip cookies but with more dimensions in flavor.
Honey-Rum Plums and Ice Cream   Plums sautéed in a honey sauce over vanilla ice cream. Dramatically served with ignited rum.
Macerated Strawberries   Fresh strawberrys in a sweet red wine sauce.

Dips and Salsa

Guacamole   Creamy avocado dip with tomatos and cilantro.
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip   Hot spinach and artichokes in savory cream cheese with parmesan cheese and garlic.
Salsa Fresca (Fresh Salsa)   Spicy salsa made with red-ripe tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers and cilantro.
Salsa Rapido (Quick Salsa)   Quick and easy salsa using canned diced tomatoes and chile peppers with onions and cilantro.
Salsa Verde (Green Sauce)   Green chile salsa made with tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic and cilantro.

Lamb

Dilled Lamb   Braised lamb shoulder in a creamy dill sauce with mushrooms.
Leg of Lamb   Tender leg of lamb roasted over mesquite charcoal.
Rack of Lamb   Herb crusted rack of lamb, oven-roasted and served with a cabernet sauce.

Legumes (beans)

Barbecue Beans   Slow baked spicy barbecue beans are tangy-sweet with molasses, honey and bacon.
Boston Baked Beans   Tender beans slowly baked in molasses with salt pork in the old New England tradition.
Mexican Pintos   Pinto beans cooked the old-fashioned way with bacon, jalapenos, onions, garlic, and spices.
Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians)   Cuban dish of black beans and rice with peppers, onions, and garlic.
Red Beans and Rice   Traditional spicy Cajun dish of red beans, sausage, and vegetables in a savory broth. Served over rice.

Miscellaneous

Hot Roasted Pepper Relish   A spicy relish of fresh roasted peppers and onions mixed with hot giardiera.
Loiuse's Hot Relish   Hot peppers, onions and spices in a spicy relish. Great for hot dogs and sausages.
Marie's Turkey Dressing   A savory meat dressing for stuffing a turkey made with veal and pork.
Pico de Gallo (Tip of Rooster)   Spicy Mexican relish of tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and cilantro.

Pasta

Baked Ziti   Simple baked Italian dish of pasta, spaghetti sauce and cheese.
Creamy Italian Noodles   Creamy Italian style sauce over egg noodles.
Curried Zucchini Cuscous   Curried zucchini on a bed of cuscous.
Penne and Basil   Fresh basil, olive oil and parmesan cheese over penne pasta.
Veggie Alfredo   Italian style vegetables in alfredo sauce over fettuccine noodles.

Pizza

Artichoke and Tomato Pizza   Marinated artichoke hearts, tomato and feta cheese with olive oil on a crispy pizza crust.
Barbecue Chicken Pizza   Barbecued chicken, red onions, smoked gouda and mozzarella cheeses on crispy pizza shell.

Pork

Glazed Pork Tenderloins with Grilled Vegetables   Honey-mustard glazed pork tenderloin medallions served with mixed, grilled vegetables.
Pineapple-Pork Kababs   Pork and pineapple skewered with onions and red bell peppers and grilled with a sweet glaze.
Smothered Pork chops   Bone-in, thick pork chops smothered in onions and gravy.
Stuffed Peppers   Hot Italian sausage, rice, tomatoes, and parmesan and mozzeralla cheeses stuffed in a green bell pepper topped with spaghetti sauce.

Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes   Scandinavian-style Yukon gold potatoes made with paprika and parmesean cheese.
Pommes Anna   Unique French nutmeg-flavored potato cake that goes especially well with lamb.
Scalloped Potatoes   Old Fashioned recipe of potatoes butter and milk, baked to perfection.
Spicy Parsley Potatoes   New potatoes cooked in chicken broth with Italian parsley and hot red peppers.
Twice Baked Potatoes   Baked potato stuffed with broccoli, mushrooms, pimientos and cheddar cheese, and baked once more.

Poultry

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken   Thick bacon wrapped around rolled chicken breasts with cream cheese centers.
Blackened Chicken   Chicken breasts blackened with Cajun spices and topped with a spicy sauce of shallots and white wine.
Chicken Marsala   Tender chicken cutlets smothered in mushrooms and shallots in a Marsala wine sauce.
Chicken Piccata   Italian classic of chicken cutlets in a sauce made with white wine, lemon and butter.
Chicken Pomodoro   Tomatoes and green onions add a fresh, garden touch to a tangy cream sauce topping tender chicken scaloppine.
Chicken Pot Pie   Classic recipe of chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce baked in a flaky pie crust.
Grilled Chipotle Garlic Chicken   Flame-broiled chicken basted in a spicy chipotle garlic sauce.
Grilled Tomato-Basil Chicken   Flame-broiled chicken basted in a tomato-basil and garlic sauce.
Spiced Chicken   Spicy chicken simmered in beer and gin in a tangy sauce with mushrooms and shallots and served over a bed of rice.
Turkey Tetrazzini   Savory turkey, cheese and spaghetti with a crunchy bread crumb topping.

Pudding

Cranberry Torte   Tangy cranberry bread pudding with a sweet orange glaze.
Figgy Pudding   Traditional Christmas pudding referred to in the the carol "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
Yorkshire Pudding   Puffy buscuit-like egg puddings are a classic English side dish usually served with roast beef.

Rice

Mushroom Rice Pilaf   A savory rice pilaf with mushrooms, onions, and garlic.
Risotto   A basic creamy risotto ready for the addition of condimenti.
Saffron Rice Pilaf   Savory rice pilaf with peas and onions spiced with real saffron.
Spanish Rice   Spicy rice pilaf with garlic, onions, tomatoes and peppers.
Wild Rice Pilaf   Hearty rice pilaf with mushrooms and fresh herbs.

Salads

Caprese Salad   Fresh mozzarella and Roma tomato slices topped with fresh basil and olive oil.
Imitation Crab Salad   Imitation crabmeat in a creamy pasta salad with just a hint of dill.
Macaroni Salad   Traditional macaroni salad with the rich flavor of sour cream for added creaminess.
Potato Salad   Classic mustard-style potato salad just right for a backyard barbeque.
Stuffed Tomatoes   Red ripe tomatoes stuffed with genoa salami, provolone cheese, and pimientos in a light vinaigrette.
Warm Spinach Salad   Warm spinach with red onions, bacon, toasted pine nuts and feta cheese.

Sandwiches

Grilled Omelet Sandwich   Hot capocolla ham and provelone cheese cover a two-egg omelet in a sourdough sandwich grilled to perfection.
Ham and Swiss Braided Sandwich   Ham and Swiss cheese with a dijon mustard sauce inside braided crescent dough.
Italian Submarine Sandwich   Genoa salami, mortadella, capicola and provolone on Italian bread with lettuce and tomato.
Tangy Beef Sandwich   Thin-sliced sirloin steak smothered in a spicy sauce served on a warm Kaiser roll.

Sauces and Marinades

Alfredo Sauce   Classic Italian cheese sauce for pasta, potatoes, and vegetables.
Avocado Coulis   A tangy green sauce made with avocados and sour cream with splash of lime.
Beef Gravy   Classic beef gravy for your mashed potatoes or Yorkshire pudding.
Cheddar Cheese Sauce   A cheesy sauce that works on potatoes, pasta and veggies.
Chinese Dipping Sauce   Spicy, and slightly sweet sauce for dipping spring rolls and dim sum.
Enchilada Sauce   Spicy Mexican sauce with tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
Fresh Cherry Sauce   Sweet and savory cherrys in white wine for pork, game, and duck.
Garlic Aioli   A tangy garlic mayonnaise.
Honey-Mustard Glaze   A glaze of honey-mustard and red wine for any cut of pork.
Honey-Plum Sauce   Sweet and savory, this sauce works well for duck or lamb or as a baste for ribs or chicken.
Hot Tomato Bechamel   A versatile, hot tomato-cream sauce.
Horseradish Sauce   Mild sauce for roast beef includes tangy horseradish in whipped cream.
Lemon Aioli   A spiced lemon mayonnaise great for topping crab cakes or substituting for hollandaise sauce.
Spaghetti Sauce (Red Sauce, Red Gravy, Sunday Gravy)   A classic Sicilian/Italian red sauce with all the extras: meatballs, mushrooms, braciole, etc.
Sweet Whiskey Marinade   Sweet savory sauce for chicken or fish (especially salmon).
Unsweetened Marinara   A little spicy, with a slight bitterness. This is the best there is for pizza.

Seafood

Ceviche   Fresh seafood, onions and peppers acid cooked and served on a bed of butter lettuce.
Crab Salpicon   Lump crab, avocado, tomato and red onion with a tangerine-lime vinegrette, ready for stuffing or salad making.
Fire Shrimp   Spicy marinated shrimp skewered and grilled over a hot fire.
Poached Salmon   Fresh salmon poached in champagne and served with a butter-dill sauce.
Red Scallops   Bay scallops in a spicy, red-alfredo sauce served over fettuccine.
Shrimp Scampi   Classic Italian seafood dish with lots of shrimp, garlic and butter.
Steamed Clams   Fresh clams steamed in a savory broth.

Soups

Beef Barley Soup   Chunks of tender beef, barley and vegetables in a hearty broth.
Chicken and Dumplings   Creamy soup with chicken, onions, celery and carrots with tender, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings.
Gazpacho   Chopped red-ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and peppers in a refreshing chilled tomato and vegetable pureé. A Summertime classic from Spain.
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Bean Soup)   Classic Italian soup of pasta and kidney beans in a light creamy broth.
Sopa de Albóndigas (Meatball Soup)   Mexican soup of meatballs, potatoes and carrots in a beef broth garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions.
Spicy Sausage Soup   Hot Italian sausage, tomatoes, peppers, basil and pasta in a light chicken broth.
Stilton and Cabbage Soup   English Stilton cheese and cabbage in a creamy broth.
Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Style Soup)   Hot Italian sausage, potatoes and kale in a creamy broth.

Stews

Beef Stew   Tender beef in a savory broth with potatoes, onions and carrots.
Chili Colorado (Red Chili)   Tender, braised chunks of beef shoulder in a tomato-based chili with (or without) beans.
Chili Verde (Green Chili)   Mexican green chili dish using tomatillo-based salsa verde and pork shoulder braised until tender.
Creamy Chicken Stew   Tender chicken in a creamy broth with potatoes, onions and carrots.
Gulyás (Hungarian Goulash)   Spicy Hungarian beef stew famous for its use of hot paprika.

Vegetables

Creamed Onions   Tender pearl onions in a light cream sauce.
Garlic Mushrooms   Fresh petite mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter.
Glazed Carrots   Fresh baby carrots served in a buttery-sweet glaze.
Mashed Turnips   Fresh turnips mashed with butter and cream.
Royal Veggies   Sliced carrots, zucchini and onions sautéed in garlic butter.