24 kickin recipes

Kick it up a notch! Smokey chipotle, cheese, tomato, onion and cilantro. A Mexican inspired twist to a boring grilled cheese.

Easy and oh so delicious. Any kind of onions work well but for extra sweetness keep an eye out for baby vidalias, top with a quick balsamic glaze to kick it up a notch.

Kick it up a notch with this version of salmon salad. The crispy potatoes make the dish worthy of serving to guests. Be prepared for rave reviews. It can also be stuffed into a pita for a quick and healthy lunch.

This salad's presentation is quite lovely. The citrus vinaigrette is top notch and we use the leftovers for other vegetables. The combination of orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit really kick it up a notch. If you really want to impress your guests and blow them away with sophistication this is sure to wow them. Or just make the dressing and use it for other dishes and turn any ordinary vegetable into something special.

German meatballs made with ground beef and pork, browned and simmered on a bed of sauerkraut. Worcestershire sauce and Italian breadcrumbs give these a savory kick. One skillet, one hour.

Asian-style stir-fried shrimp finishes in a tangy ketchup, soy, Worcestershire, and sherry sauce with sesame oil and a Tabasco kick. On the table in 6 minutes flat.

This recipe is from a Toronto restaurant called "The Stockyards". There's no reason to settle for a boring average grilled cheese when it's so easy to kick it up a notch and create something very special.

It could be a soup or even a chili, it's up to you. Very easy to modify this recipe to your own desires. If you like, kick it up a notch and serve dolloped with sour cream, shredded cheese and/or crushed corn chips!