Chicken vegetable soup with wonderful variations: dashes of soy and hot pepper sauces, plus spinach. This low fat soup is rich in nutrients and taste.

This comforting one-pot meal is a popular dish in Japan. With udon noodles, chicken, tofu, and colorful vegetables, there’s something for everyone.

Sweet potatoes slow-cooked with butter, sugar, orange juice and milk.

A good way to use up some of your left over pumpkin and cranberries from the holidays!

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Steak is marinated in Thai seasonings and grilled as desired.

A lusciously tart sauce of sauteed mushrooms, onions and sour cream is beefed up and served over tender egg noodles. Hint: do not bring the sour cream sauce to a boil.

Potato salad with a Texas flair – I get many requests to bring this to picnics. Nice blend of potatoes, black beans, green onions, bacon, and jalapenos. Sometimes I sprinkle dried crushed red hot peppers over top for color and taste.

Potato salad with a Texas flair – I get many requests to bring this to picnics. Nice blend of potatoes, black beans, green onions, bacon, and jalapenos. Sometimes I sprinkle dried crushed red hot peppers over top for color and taste.

Moderately spiced crab meat rolled into Thai spring roll sheets before quickly ‘pan’ deep-fried and dipped into a magical, tangy dipping sauce! Arrange on lettuce leaves with the dip in the center for a stunning presentation.

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This is a great party dip because it’s best served at room temperature. You can set it out on the table early and finish cooking the rest of your meal.

Lots of milk in this yeast bread makes it a smooth clean bread.