Bread - Hard Taco Shells

Home made crunchy taco shells are excellent! Use home made tortillas, or corn tortillas from the store.

Seafood - Tilapia Scaloppine

Tilapia, always quick and easy to cook, gets an Italian update with capers and fresh mushrooms.

Soups Stews And Chili - Fifteen Minute Chicken Chili

The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: High antioxidants in tomatoes, corn and beans; High fiber in beans; Low in fat (20% of calories from fat); Beans help suppress blood sugar rises and may help combat diabetes and heart disease.

Herbs And Spices - Dill Butter

This is a nice, spreadable dill compound butter. My soon to be mother-in-law told me about this. It's great on toast and perfect for cooked carrots and potatoes.

Cheese - Cadillac Pimento Cheese

My mom made this recipe for Christmas 2002. She had nothing written down but I loved it so much I asked her how she did it and she wrote it down for me. All the measurements are approximate so if you find something that works better, let me know!

Side Dish - Roasted Potatoes With Greens

Roasted potatoes mingle with fresh spinach in a sauce of garlic, butter, sea salt and fresh rosemary. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and/or a good shredded hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino if you like.

Fruits And Vegetables - Shichimi Seared Pork Tenderloin

The Japanese spice blend shichimi togarasi is combined with white and black sesame seeds, making a crust for pork tenderloin in this amazing dish. A rich, tangy butter sauce compliments the meal perfectly.