Steaks grilled on a stove top grill can be just as tasty as those grilled a big grill outdoors.

Borlotti or Cranberry beans have a great buttery taste. They are similar in flavor to the cannellini bean, but have a bigger flavor. If you have not tried them, look for them at your supermarket in the dried beans section.

Try this Mediterranean-type roasted lamb dish

This lemon ice recipe makes a quick and easy refreshing desert. A nice touch with spicy meals.

Green peppers stuffed with beef and brown rice can be served hot for lunch or dinner. These stuffed peppers microwave nicely.

The potato flakes added to this recipe makes this Orange Raisin Potato Brunch Cake moist and delicious. This makes a wonderful brunch tea cake. The raisins and orange zest shout out for a nice cup of tea, no cream or lemon needed here. Also good with apple cider.

Shades of Earl Grey: A Tea Shop Mystery. Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is invited to an engagement party. But the roof caves in on the celebration and the heirloom ring goes missing. Lovely recipes with tea as a main ingredient.

Make a different kind of chili. This chili is made with chicken and great northern beans. It is thick and hearty like beef or pork chili in red sauce, and just as good.

Belize Beef on Spiced Potatoes. If you haven't tasted beef seasoned Caribbean Jerk style you are in for a treat. Seasoned ground beef over potatoes makes a nice change for Saturday lunch or stay at home dinner.

If you like fried oysters you will love these Cajun oven-fried oysters with spicy cocktail sauce. Makes a great appetizer.