Versions of picadillo are served in many Latin American countries.

Incredibly rich and flavorful, skirt steak is ideal for this particular salad, but you can also use any other type of steak.

Serve this pastry as a dessert, or a decadent breakfast treat.

Cornmeal lends these crackers a golden glow and a nice crunch. Serve them with cheese or all on their own with cocktails.

Whether you’re looking for side dishes to complement meat and seafood or planning a totally vegetarian cookout, these creative recipes will make you see the grill in a whole new light....

Hot-wing aficionados will flip for these grilled shrimp, seasoned with bottled hot sauce and melted butter. Celery and homemade blue cheese dip are delicious accompaniments.

Don’t be at all surprised if these bread twists steal the show.

You can make believe you’re vacationing on the Italian coast with this dish.

This is another strange blast from the past that I found among Mom’s clippings. I do remember this one; Mom was very fond of it.

Mom had a friend who was an excellent cook, and we were lucky enough to spend most of the important holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas) at her house.