Everything but the kitchen sink . . . well, almost, with this recipe. Green beans, yellow wax beans, navy beans, chickpeas, and lots of vegetables (the recipe inspires, the contents of your refrigerator dictate) come together for this hearty soup.

If you like a Reuben sandwich, you love this bread. Mustard flavored bread dough with corned beef and sauerkraut folded inside. Try it at your next tailgate party!

Boneless pork loin chops, marinated in a tangy sweet-and-savory marinade with a hint of spice, grill up all moist and browned for a delightful grilled supper for two.

This thick chili with sausage, ground beef, tomatoes, coffee and beer is also spiced with wasabi!

These pork ribs require a double cooking process and an overnight bath in a marinade. The spicy rub and rich sauce make them worth the wait!

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.

Spread mashed root vegetables in a casserole and sprinkle with sauteed onion rounds. Bake until onions are browned and crunchy.

Shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley for 30 minutes, then grilled. Can be used as an appetizer or main dish. This recipe also works well for scallops.

Marinade ingredients also include maple syrup, beer, garlic, dry mustard, and sesame oil. Meat should be marinated for at least an hour. Overnight is better.

Mozzarella slices are served with tomatoes, fresh basil, and sprinkled with olive oil. A perfect salad alternative, especially in summer when you can get tomatoes and basil from the garden.

Thinly sliced pork stir-fried with bell peppers, celery, Brussels sprouts, and more. The use of fresh herbs add bright, fresh flavor to this dish without needing added salt.

This is a quick and easy recipe that tastes delicious. Carrots and potatoes, with salsa and meatballs, makes for a hearty, delicious soup that can be prepared in no time at all.

I was raised on Lefse as a special treat for the holidays. We still make it every holiday season, and this is the best recipe ever. We eat ours with butter and sugar. Note: you will need a potato ricer to prepare this recipe.

Fresh pasta dough stuffed with cooked salmon, eggplant, spinach, and three cheeses is baked with seasoned cauliflower, tomatoes, and zucchini in this Italian-inspired ravioli recipe. Buon Appetito!

Traditionally made with cocktail sauce, the cream cheese block here gets peppered instead with this sweet-hot jelly.

A wonderful, delicious cookie that makes everyone's mouth water.

This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.

This recipe makes two beautiful braided loaves of sweet egg bread.

This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about all day. Great topped with Cheddar cheese, crushed corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

A Swiss cheese, spinach and mushroom layer is topped with a thick egg mixture, a layer of ham and a sprinkling of Cheddar. This robust pie is tucked into an oven and baked for an hour. It 's perfect for lunch or brunch.