Appetizers And Snacks - Black Bean Spread

Decidedly South-of-the-Border ingredients -including cumin, coriander and hot salsa -punch up this puree of hearty black beans.

Side Dish - Mexican Rice Iii

This is an excellent authentic Mexican rice recipe (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side dish with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good quality chicken broth or stock.

Whipped Cream Mango Cake

whipped cream mango cake with red rose petals

Red-Apple Sangria

Red-Apple Sangria

Meat And Poultry - Steak And Irish Stout Pie

This savory pie is filled with an Irish stout gravy, loaded with steak, and baked between two flaky pie crusts.

Limoncello Martinis

Limoncello Martinis

Pasta - Moroccan Salmon Cakes With Garlic Mayonnaise

This is a great alternative to the standard salmon patty recipe using couscous, spinach, and cumin for an exotic flavor.