Cool down with fresh fruit and chocolate after a fiery feast. This Chocolate Covered Cakes and Fruit Kabobs recipe makes a big hit with grown ups and kids.

The Fall Calendar Calls for Spicy Chicken Wings. These are good hot or cold. This popular recipe is a favorite from our 2002 column

Thanksgiving is uniqely an American holiday, first celebrated in the early 1600's, Thanksgiving was proclaimed a national holiday in the 1800's. Although not a religious holiday, there is no better time to give thanks for family, friends and abundance.

Thai lamb curry or chicken curry is spicy and rich tasting thanks to the addition of coconut milk.

Having fish for dinner but no tarter sauce? Don't fret, you can make your own in a few minutes.

Having a big crowd over for a football game? Serve pasta. The National Pasta Association (NPA) suggests Tamale Casserole, a Mexican-inspired dish featuring egg noodles, corn, black olives, cheese, chili powder, and tamales.

A sweet and spicy salsa recipe with peaches makes a perfect topping for steak or spooned over wedges of brie cheese.

These stuffed green peppers hold just a bit of heat. While cherry peppers do have plenty of spark they are not fiery hot. When the the juices from the seasoned beef and the green pepper meet the canned tomato paste, it becomes a rich sauce. Just stir and spoon a bit over hot rice.

This no cook sweet and spicy-hot strawberry-jalapeño salsa can be served as a relish or chutney for pork, baked or broiled chicken or fish.

Collard greens with ham hocks. A wonderfully delicious southern vegetable dish steeped in Sunday dinner and holiday tradition. Bella's host of African American Culture shares her special recipe.