Low Fat Black Bean and Orzo Salad

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained or 4 cups freshly cooked black beans 1 sliced ripe olives, drained 2 medium tomato, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil, or Read More …

Wishna (Sour Black Cherry Jam)

A magnificent jam and a great Middle Eastern favorite. Serve as a dessert with thick cream, or plunge a tablespoonful into a glass of iced water, then drink the syrupy water and eat the fruit left at the bottom. 2 Read More …

Don Pablo’s Restaurant Burrito Grande

A large four tortilla filled with marinated and mesquite-grilled steak fajita meat. Build your own burrito by adding lettuce, diced tomatoes, Pico de Gallo, Monterey jack and aged sharp cheddar cheeses, sour cream, guacamole, queso, beans, Mexican rice, salsa, sauteed Read More …

Vanilla Glaze for Grilled Chicken

This sauce is equally good on lamb, chicken breasts, meats, portabella mushrooms, baked tofu and grilled vegetables. You can prepare it ahead of time and serve it room temperature or drizzle it on hot poached, baked, or grilled foods. Makes Read More …

Asparagus Omelette (Omelette Aux Asperges)

Although this unique omelette is usually served from the skillet, it is also delicious served cold or at room temperature. Indeed, cooled leftovers of this delectable dish with a glass of amontillado sherry make for a perfect picnic lunch. While Read More …

Chilled Paella Curry

This paella recipe demonstrates how the dish may successfully use nontraditional ingredients. Here, the rice is made heavier with the generous use of sour cream and mayonnaise, which in turn provide a creamy balance to the artichokes, mushrooms, and stuffed Read More …

Ajillo Mushrooms

Few tapas taste more Spanish than championes al ajillo (ajillo mushrooms), dripping with olive oil, garlic and dry Spanish Sherry. To make this tapa even more authentic, be sure to serve the mushrooms with plenty of fresh, crusty bread to Read More …

Arroz con Leche (Spanish Rice Pudding)

Some say that Arroz con Leche descends from the Moorish occupation of Spain centuries ago, as may be evidenced by the traditionally Arabic mixture of cinnamon and rice. This creamy dessert may be savored warm or cold, though most Spanish Read More …

The Main Course Restaurant New England Clam Chowder

Following is a recipe from Shawn Joyce, chef at The Main Course restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware. Joyce prefers to serve the chowder the day after it is made, when the starch from the potatoes thickens the soup and flavors meld Read More …

Sour Cream Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Wonderful with ribs or other barbecued meat. The larger the amount of Jalapeno makes a very peppery muffin. Serve at any temperature. 1-1/2 cups yellow corn meal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 Read More …