Fruits And Vegetables - Spotted Dog Irish Bread

A simple version of Irish soda bread with raisins is baked in a cast iron skillet. This is a vintage recipe handed down through the family.

Meat And Poultry - White Bean Chicken Chili

Canned white beans and cooked chicken meat are incorporated in chicken stock with tomatillos, green chilies, chopped tomatoes and fresh corn kernels in this chili seasoned with cumin, coriander and oregano.

Desserts - Mexican Flan Cakes

A spice cake mix forms the basis for this gooey, Mexican-inspired cake with a layer of creamy, caramelized flan on top.

Pasta - Creamy Spinach Tortellini

In this family favorite, cheesy tortellini is dressed up with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and a rich creamy sauce.

Meat And Poultry - Tangy Honey Glazed Ham

I came up with the glaze for this ham using ingredients on hand and it's the best I've ever tasted. This ham is very nice served with scalloped potatoes, creamed peas and biscuits.

Side Dish - Southern Fried Cabbage

This dish was always a favorite at Mammaw's house. Cabbage is fried with onion and bacon in this simple quick side dish. Terrific with cornbread.

Bbq Grilling - Old Chinatown Pork Burgers

An Asian twist with water chestnuts and bean sprouts makes this a wonderful and different burger to fix on the grill.