This wonderful and easy recipe came to me via my mother-in-law. It is a wonderful dish to serve at a party because it has to be prepared the day before.
In a medium bowl, mix together:
1 16oz can tiny peas, drained
1 12 oz white corn, drained
1 16oz can black beans – rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
In a small saucepan, heat to boiling:
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
dashes of tobasco to taste
Pour over veggies and place in …

This is a great dinner and can be prepared in about a half an hour, plus it serves a lot of people and stores well. You can substitute the rotisserie chicken for grilled or poached chicken, if you prefer, or make home-made pesto, so there are a lot of options with this recipe.
1 large can of diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
Meat from rotisserie chicken
I jar or bag of sundried tomatoes, drained, patted dry, and chopped
1 lb Pasta of choice
*Pesto …

One of my closest friends and mother of twins, sent me this great salad recipe. She is a great cook and very busy, so this recipe is perfect when you have your hands full. It is easy to make and has a similar taste to a 1905 Salad.
2 T Dijon mustard
2 T red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, grated
¼ c extra virgin olive oil
4 springs tarragon, leaves removed and chopped
Salt and ground black pepper
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends discarded, blanched and thinly sliced on angle
*1 lb deli-sliced turkey, cut …

Since I have two small kids, I am always looking for and trying recipes that I can prepare ahead of time or that are easy. This is a great rib recipe that is cooked in the crock-pot. These ribs are so tender and glaze over beautifully.

In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown:
3 pounds of beef or pork ribs (trimmed of fat)
Once all sides of the ribs are browned (about 15 minutes), transfer to crock pot on low heat. In a small bowl combine:
1/2 cup soy suace
3/4 …

I make these scallops all the time because they are so easy and delicious. This is a great dish to serve at a dinner party because it takes such little prep work. I like to serve this over risotto or pasta.

Turn on broiler. In a shallow baking dish, arrange:
16 large rinsed sea scallops ( about 4 per person)
In a small bowl, melt:
2 tablespoons butter
Once butter has cooled a little, add:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
Pour butter/lemon mixture over scallops and broil for about …

This is a great dish to serve along side fish (Watermelon Salsa Halibut) or any kind of Asian, Indian (Indian Chicken with Yogurt Sauce) or Thai food (Thai Shrimp) because the sweet complements any kind of spicy meat. It looks so pretty on the plate with the golden coconut and is very fast and easy to make.
In a small skillet, on low to medium heat, toast 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut. Be careful not to burn it; as soon as the coconut starts to brown, reduce heat and …

This is a great variation on roasted potatoes and can be served with many Italian or Greek meals, instead of pasta. Plus it is so easy!
In a medium bowl, combine:
2 pounds of small red potatoes, quartered
6 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried orgegano
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Once potatoes are coated, add to a large, hot skillet and cook 2-3 minutes on high heat. Transfer to a 9×13 inch greased baking pan and cook for 30-35 minutes or until …

This is my all time favorite tuna recipe. Cooking the tuna over the thyme gives it a rich, smoky flavor. It is a great dish to serve at a dinner party because all the prep work can be done ahead of time. The key is to get good quality ahi tuna (fresh, sushi-grade). Other herbs can be swapped out for the thyme, such as rosemary or tarragon. Additionally, the tuna can be switched to chicken or pork chops as well.
Before preparing the tuna, soak 2 …

I love curry, but my husband does not, so I am always looking for recipes that have a very mild curry flavor. This one for shrimp is great because you can barbeque the shrimp or pan fry them. I like to serve them along side rice.
In a large bowl, combine:
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lemongrass puree
Once mixed, add 1 1/2 lb. of raw medium peeled and deveined shrimp. Coat shrimp and cover for …

My husband loves tacos, so I am always looking for new recipes with a different take on his favorite. This taco soup is so easy because you make it in the crock pot and it tastes great.
In a large skillet, on medium heat, combine and cook:
2 pounds of ground beef
1 red or green chopped bell pepper
Once meat is browned, add meat and bell pepper to crock pot. Add following ingredients and cook on low for 3 hours:
2 12oz can of chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 …