North american Recetas

Salmon with Indian Spices, poached in oil

I love salmon and am always looking for creative ways to make it. This is the first time I've tried it with…

Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs

Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow…

Autumn Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Two autumn standards—pumpkin and apple—are joined together in this delightful pie. Topped with a crown of golden pastry “leaves,” this dessert is…

Banana Split Pie

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not much of a baker, but this is an old family recipe that has been gratiously "given" to me for use in my…

Bourbon Glazed Ham

Do you like ham? Do you like booze? Then this recipe is for you. It might take a little longer than most of our meals, but trust us, it will come…

Bananas Foster Cream Pie

I made this recipe for the first time this past weekend. It turned out so well that I immediately made it again! I received rave reviews on this pie…

Cider-Glazed Boneless Pork Loin Chops

This excellent recipe comes from America’s Test Kitchen (Cook’s Illustrated). Boneless pork chops can easily be…

Roasted Halibut or Sea Bass with Balsamic Garlic glaze

This recipe got rave reviews in a cookbook I love. However, it wasn't as boldly flavored as I would like. If…

Croquignoles

This is the Cajun version of New Orleans beignets. While I prefer beignets, croquignoles can be made much faster. Beignets are made from a yeast…

“Bear Sign” (Or… a more polite name: “Nut & Berry Shortbread Bars”)

During the off-season, when salmon aren’t readily available up north,…

Key Lime Tartlets

Crock Pot Chile Verde

This is a super easy and delicious Chile Verde. We make a great Chile Verde from scratch with fresh tomatillos, but it's a lot of work. If you're…

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Barbecue Pork Ribs

This is my father-in-law's famous ribs recipe. He's a well traveled dentist, and has served this to friends and colleagues from all over the…

Dry Rub Hot Wings

This is my favorite hot wing recipes. You can use either fresh or frozen wing sections or whole wings. If the wings are frozen, thaw the wings…