Mango Shrimp Ceviche

Pasta Skillet with Kielbasa

This kielbasa pasta skillet was inspired by several recipes here. I used what I had on hand, and everyone loved it! It's a nice change from regular pasta and meat. Try it with fresh garden tomatoes when they're in season. A Caesar salad would go well with this.

Baked Lamb Meatballs

I made these as part of a New Year's dinner. Had the lamb and peeked around the kitchen for interesting and delicious things to throw in. I love successful experiments!

Wild Mushroom Sauce

This mushroom demi-glace sauce is excellent over most grilled meats, including veal or beef medallions. Mushroom varieties noted are suggestions — substitutes based on local availability or preference. A standard mushroom sauce can be prepared by substituting typical grocery store mushrooms for wild varieties.

Easy Paella

Paella is a classic Spanish dish featuring saffron rice with chorizo, chicken, and seafood. This easy recipe marinades the chicken in paprika and oregano for added flavor and adds the shrimp at the last minute for fantastic results. Serve this delicious paella in the center of your table so everyone can dig in.

Holiday Turkey Brine

There are many brines available for your holiday turkey, and many have similar ingredients. The basic concept is that brining a turkey, or any meat, helps that meat retain moisture over long cooking periods. My husband said this recipe created the juiciest turkey he had ever experienced. Even after almost 4 hours of cook time, you could squeeze the juice out of the meat it was so tender and juicy. And the savory and sweet flavors were just enough to complement the brine and impart those flavors to the turkey. Bon appetit!