South-of-the-Border Essentials: Mild Taco Sauce

I was looking to make a mild-tasting taco sauce that is tomatoey, with hints of vinegar...

Comfort Essentials: Chicken in Style of the King

Chicken a la King (chicken in the style of the King) is a classic favorite since...

Appetizer Essentials: Yummy Pork Strips

This is an excellent appetizer, and its piquant sauce is just perfect for pork. I served...

Stovetop Essentials: Goulash - American Style

This is a comforting, satisfying dish that is easy/peasy to make, and just begs for you...

Faux Seafood Essentials: Crab Rangoon Dip

This recipe turned out better than expected. I usually go through a series of tests, adding/subtracting...

Chowder Essentials: Surf & Chicken Turf

Love, love, love a good seafood chowder, so I make a lot of variations. This one...

Asian Essentials: Caramelized Pork, Rice With Veggies

A similar dish hailing from Vietnam is the basis for my version of this recipe. The...

Low-and-Slow Essentials: The Ultimate Brisket

I love a good brisket, but that cut of beef is expensive, so you want to...

Kitchen Essentials: Spicy Soup Base

When you contemplate using a soup base, you might think of throwing a few bouillon cubes...

Comfort Essentials: Chicken & Rice Casserole

I made this recipe from items I had in my fridge, freezer, and storage cabinets. The...