Dinner party boil recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Killer Shrimp

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much…

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Zesty Salsa for Canning

Makes about 6 (16 oz) pints or 12 (8 oz) half pints (I double this recipe to make 7 quarts, it usually makes a little more so I have about 5…

Hearty Red Lentil Soup

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more…

Linubihang Pasayan (Shrimp cooked in coconut milk)

This unique way of cooking shrimp can fill an empty stomach. Good to eat this rainy season.

Asian Seafood and Noodle Soup

We had this dish at a seaside restaurant in Campbell River, BC called Quay West. It was beautiful and delicious. The broth reminded me of the…

Chow-Chow Relish

Fall's green tomatoes are a perfect base for a batch of chow-chow. This pickled relish or condiment is lip-smacking good on hotdogs, hamburgers,…

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate truffles

This recipe is LOVED by kids. I no longer do it. My tween daughter is the one that takes care of this one. She…

Elderberry Cordial

I remember my grandmother making this every autumn. I found elderberry bushes growing wild on abandoned train tracks in Illinois when I lived…

Crab Salad Napoleons with Fresh Pasta

Oh how delicious and comforting the mayo mixture with crab salad, makes it worth the wait, with an added lemon…

Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup

I love Cream of Mushroom Soup! When I decided to go gluten free to support my Spouse I didn't realize the…

Potato Ricotta Gnocci

Vanilla Fudge

This is a smooth, creamy fudge that makes a good base if you want to experiment with flavourings. It is less temperamental than those made with…

Instant Curry Laksa

Made with instant noodles and flavored up with egg, egg, shredded cabbage, coconut milk and spring onion.

Lentil salad

I recently tried a lentil salad at La Bicyclette in Carmel and thoroughly enjoyed it and wanted to find a similar recipe. I found one on "My New…