A health-conscience friend gave this recipe to me. She uses cannelloni beans, I happen to love lima beans, so I used them to make this spicy soup.

Chicken Thighs and Chorizo sausage cooks in a spicy tomato sauce while you are at work or working around the house.

Spicy pear relish served with a simple roasted chicken makes a great old fashioned Sunday or any day meal.

If you are grilling outside for a crowd, make this Asian style marinade for grilled chicken wings, pork chops, fish or shrimp. This marinade is cooked to get full flavor then brushed on item just 15 minutes before grilling.

Try red snapper this way. It has simple flavors and is sauteed in olive oil and butter until moist and flaky. The combination helps to make the lightly crisped fish a slight buttery flavor. The cayenne pepper adds another flavor level.

Raw fresh vegetables served with Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Garlic Dip and Cucumber Dill Dip will make you wonder why you don't have them more often. Great for summer snacks.

Spanish-style Pork Tenderloin is one of my favorite dishes. It is tender and laden with chunky vegetables.

There are so many jerk seasoning recipes. This one works for me because these are herbs and spices that I generally have in my kitchen cabinet.

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This chickpea dip is delicious, healthy and garlicky!