Gingered lentil soup with kielbasa is a meal in a cup or bowl. While hearty it is not heavy and a little will go a long way in keeping the hunger pangs away if you are going to have a busy, no time for dinner evening.

This slightly spicy refreshing ginger [root] tea recipe was given to me by an elderly man from Northern Guyana.

Ghee is clarified butter is used in many Indian recipes and quite easy to make.

In Ghana this fish with red pepper sauce is served with porridge. It is very good over rice.

If you generally buy only skinless chicken breast you will be surprised to find that skinless chicken thighs can be equally as good when you make General Tsao´s/Tso´s Chicken.

Garlicky Yogurt Dip for raw or blanched vegetables is easily made at the last minute.

A meal that is easy, fast and a nice change. This red garlic sauce makes you feel like inviting company for dinner. How about some garlic bread with that?

Fluffy buttery mashed potatoes, your all time comfort food.

You can make garlic bread quick in a wink with this garlic butter spread. Great on corn on the cob or spread on hot corn muffins. You will find a dozen uses for this spicy garlic butter.

Here in eastern United States the weather is getting chilly. Although fruit cobbler is great anytime, it is especially good in cool weather. Serving hot and spicy Chili or spicy wings? Bring on the fruit cobbler.