This spice mix makes a nice gift for friends who like blackened fish or chicken. You should be able to find small jars with stoppers or small jars with screw tops at any dollar store.

Delicious India style broiled chicken breasts. Yogurt based marinade is the secret to these juicy and tender chicken breasts.

Beans are good anytime but they are especially good when the weather becomes cooler. They are what my mother called “stick to your ribs” food. That phrase should tell you something about eating proper portions. A half cup of these beans over one cup of hot rice will more than satisfy you.

Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving. Many people are using turkey instead of beef or chicken. If your kids kick about it, try this spicy turkey chili recipe. That your main ingredient is turkey will be our secret.

I am sure that you have ‘heard’ me say that my dad would only eat meat (any meat) that had gravy. Even his fried chicken had to be placed in gravy until it was tender and gravy-filled. Chicken fried steak was always a treat at our house.

Braised lamb shanks with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and finely diced hot pickled red tabasco chile peppers.

Green peppers stuffed with beef and brown rice can be served hot for lunch or dinner. These stuffed peppers microwave nicely.

Make tender grilled spareribs that are sweet, tart and hot all at the same time.

Veal chops in a spicy saffron tomato sauce is a nice way to serve veal. Each chop is then topped with a tasty yogurt relish. Serve with brown rice.

Spicy broiled Pork Chops are easy to make and a nice change from regular fried pork chops. You can use the remaining sweet and spicy sauce to spoon over hot rice.