This beef and pork chili recipe won a grand prize 25 years ago.

Potato-Chorizo Tacos with Avocado Salsa. These spicy tacos are easier to make that they sound.

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.

You can think of Pork Chops Etouffee as a fancy name for smothered pork chops. Your bread of choice should be buttermilk biscuits.

Polenta can be served as the base for a main dish and can be used much like pasta or rice. Good with thick, rich tomato based sauces.

Beautiful and flavorful, poblano chile sauce lends itself nicely to pork chops, thinly sliced pork roast or skinless chicken breasts.

Poach your eggs and serve them on a toasted English muffin. Top with a spicy store-bought or homemade salsa.

Portabella mushrooms with fresh asparagus or fresh green served over pasta. These peppery mushrooms are also nice over hot rice, cheese baked polenta or grits.

Crushed peppercorns add a slight twist to the traditional Sunday roast pork dinner. Biscuits or rolls with herbed butter are a nice addition.

Pepper vinegar makes a thoughtful gift for the host or hostess who loves to cook or loves hot and spicy foods. It is very easy to prepare and only uses two ingredients. However, if you are like me you may haunt vintage shops and flea markets for days or weeks just looking for the right bottle.