Who doesn't love potato skins? These are crisp with two cheeses and salsa. These easy to prepare appetizers are a crowd pleaser and just five potatoes can serve 7 to 10 people.

If you like crabs, good canned lump crabmeat is one of those things you should keep in your kitchen cabinet next to that can of tuna. You can make a quick crab salad sandwich with it or make this delicious hot cream cheese crab dip.

Dinner for two? This Creole shrimp recipe serves two. Spicy Creole shrimp is usually served over hot white rice, but is good over linguine also.

Spicy fried cod fish chunks seasoned with cumin and star anise make this fish very tasty. I suggest serving with rice pilaf or green salad, but good with a side of cool cucumber salad.

Jalapeno Poppers are great. They whet your appetite when they are served as appetizers. Make these part of your antipasto platter and you will get raves.

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.

Pork chops marinated in a combination of orange marmalade and hot salsa makes a mouth watering meal.

Healthy appetizers don't have to be dull or plain. Try Zesty Potato skins or Hummus that will make you hum.

Braised lamb shanks with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and finely diced hot pickled red tabasco chile peppers. Good to serve with hopping John on New Years day.

This tasty and comforting broccoli casserole is a nice foil for whatever spicy meat, fish or fowl you are serving. This dish is so good, it is sure to become a favorite of broccoli lovers and maybe a favorite of those who frown their noses at the mention of broccoli,