Alexis Christodoulou

My family has been making this delectable seafood paella in Catalonia, Spain, for many years. Rice flavored with saffron cooks chicken, shrimp, calamari, clams, and scallops to perfection.

Millet is toasted and simmered with onions and carrots for a savory Cuban-inspired side dish.

Pan-roasted garlic adds heady savor to a rich and creamy basil-infused tomato sauce. Tender cubes of sauteed chicken and fresh, green spinach go for a quick simmer along with cooked rigatoni. Toss this marvelous meal with mozzarella cheese, and serve.

These amazing, tender ribs are prepared using a three-step cooking process. The ribs are cooked in a slow cooker with barbecue sauce after being boiled, grilled, and simmered.

Spinach and cheese-stuffed crepes baked with marinara sauce make a nice light alternative to heavy holiday fare or a delicious second main dish to enjoy during Christmas dinner. Give crepe batter an hour or more to rest for the tenderest texture.

Salad - Seafood Salad III Recipe a crunchy, creamy salad. This recipe calls for imitation crab, but it also tastes great with lobster, real crab, and shrimp.

A Jerky Chicken Recipe A great Jamaican style dish. A spicy blend of herbs, vinegar, and a habanero pepper make this chicken dish unforgettable. Serve with rice, yum!

Desserts Recipe This recipe is a family favorite which is often made at dinner parties and is a Christmas table regular. Its crunchy meringue outside and marshmallow center make the perfect combination. Top with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

Especially delicious on chocolate cookies or bars, creamy frosting.

Soups, Stews and Chili - Claire's Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Butternut squash, coconut milk, and apple are simmered with curry powder creating a warm and comforting soup for cold fall days.

Main Dishes Recipe A can of cola, a can of pineapple, a picnic ham, and a slow cooker will get your an easy and tasty entree for your next meal-time gathering.

This flavorful, rich fried chicken is made even more moist and flavorful by the eggs and evaporated milk in the herbed batter.

Soups, Stews and Chili - Best Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Soup This chicken and corn soup with tiny dumplings is made entirely from scratch with fresh chicken stock, corn, and eggs for a classic favorite.

Vegetable - Portabella Nirvana A flavorful crab stuffing is placed inside roasted portobello mushrooms to create a massive appetizer. Your taste buds will be there even if this isn't Heaven!

Eggs Recipe Mini quiches baked in a muffin tin are simple to make.

Most gazpachos, in my opinion, tend to be a little too acidic, or I only want a few spoonfuls. This recipe is AMAZING; I got it from my friend's mother. It's wonderfully light and healthy, and it's not at all overly acidic.

Seafood Salad Supreme Everyone will love this salad made of shrimp and crabmeat, seashell pasta, red pepper, and mozzarella cheese.