New-england/15 recipes

This is a very fresh taste tomato salsa and also quick and easy, chopped some fresh tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, tossed with freshly chopped cilantro and parsley leaves, serve with your favorite chips.

Try something new when it comes to casseroles with this scrumptious dish you and your friends will love!

Give your mac and cheese a new taste by adding kielbasa and mustard. The cheddar and mozzarella cheeses make this mac and cheese taste ultimately delicious and cheesy with plenty of cheesy sauce to go around.

Delicious New England Clam Chowder recipe

South Carolina style pulled pork. Both grilling and finishing in the oven reduce the cooking time while the authentic mustard based rub and barbecue sauce deliver bright tangy tender pork.

This scrumptious shrimp dish tastes so good, it will make you completely forget about the overcooked breaded bits of what purports to be shrimp at Red Lobster.

The combination of parmesan, paprika, and fresh thyme or/and rosemary makes the roasted potatoes cheesy, tasty and full of flavor. You can always toss a few freshly minced garlic with the potatoes or simply sprinkle some garlic powder. A quick, easy and delicious dish that everyone loves.

If you're looking for something new, try this succulent dish that will make you glad you have a crockpot in your kitchen.

These stuffed jalapeno peppers are "fried" in the oven to cut the fat in a big way. A mixture of refried beans and cheese creates a warm and gooey inside with the cornmeal delivering a delicate crispy outside. Perfect for New Years or Superbowl gatherings.

It's hard to resist any kind of cookies, such as these ones. They were buttery and delicious. Cranberries added some delicious sourness and sweetness, which perfectly balanced with the oatmeal cookies. Next time I may add some walnuts or even chocolate chips to give it a new twist.

Pan seared scallops served on a bed of fennel puree with a sweet Balsamic drizzle. This recipe was inspired by Masterchef New Zealand contestant Rob and I've modified the ingredients and instructions to match those that are commonly available in North America along with experimentation to make the recipe lower in fats yet every bit as flavorful.

Sweet baby bell peppers stuffed with a slightly spicy and garlicky mix of cream and jack cheese. Fairly easy to prep and only 10 minutes cooking time.

A simple and succulent pasta dish that is the perfect meal to enjoy while watching the evening news.

This 15 minute tomato soup was the first tomato soup we made, and it came out deliciously refreshing. Homegrown tomatoes and homemade vegetable stock certainly made the soup taste more flavorful.

I make this soup every Halloween and is the "signal" to the family that the cool weather has arrived. I've been making it for 15 years now and out of all the soups I make, it is still everyone's favorite. Enjoy!