Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

This breakfast dish is said to be the most popular restaurant order in Mexico – especially after a night on the town. This is a hearty and delicious way to start the day.If you can find unsalted chips that could save you a step, but 

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice

This is a hearty rice dish that can be served as a side or a main entree. The flavors are rich and deep and delicious. Traditionally, the dark color came from ground chicken livers but since this would not be top of the list for 

Fish Foil Packs

Fish Foil Packs

Here’s another way to prepare fish in aluminum foil – this one is a complete meal. This is a delicious combination – I’ve made it as a shore lunch for groups I’ve taken fishing and they raved about how good it tastes. The cooked lemon 

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

As American as . . . Apple Pie! This is often one of the first thing people will think of when they consider comfort foods. I like to make this with canned pie filling, which we can for ourselves but you can also use canned 

Old Favorite

Old Favorite

This was one of my mom’s favorites casseroles and she made it often – it was also one of my favorite dishes growing up. I should say this is similar to my mom’s recipe, as I don’t have hers and I had to do some 

Dutch Pea Soup – Snert!

Dutch Pea Soup – Snert!

This is a traditional dish in the Netherlands, with a ham stock and peas as a base for the soup and other vegetables and meats added for flavor. The test for a good pot of snert is that a spoon can stand up straight in 

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

When you have zucchini coming out of your ears, here is another delicious way to prepare it. These are delicious and mostly healthy despite a little oil for frying.

Olive Relish

Olive Relish

The Muffuletta is a famous New Orleans sandwich, especially the version made at Central Grocery. A very important element that brings much of the flavor to the sandwich is this Olive Relish. This relish is also delicious as a topping on a cracker, or sprinkled 

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This classic dip brings together many flavors and textures. The snap of the water chestnuts adds a lot to this dip, so don’t leave it out!

Dried Beef & Dill Pickle Dip

Dried Beef & Dill Pickle Dip

This delicious dip combines the hearty and salty taste of dried beef with the tartness of dill pickles in a creamy dip. It’s a unique combination that tastes great on a cracker or on your favorite vegetables.