Hearty stew with lots of meat and vegetables; Brunswick Stew is whatever you have on hand.

Fresh tasting salad with bulgur wheat, cucumbers and tomatoes.

Sweet, salty and flavorful minced meat sauce or casserole (just add vegetables).

Hot and cool sauce with jalapenos and cream cheese, for dipping, marinading or slathering.

Hot and sweet, with just a little bit of salty tanginess.

Tomatoes, vegetable broth and coconut milk are the bulk of this sauce.

Sweet and tangy sauce.

Rice with artichokes, mushrooms, and a hint of tomato and garlic.

A sautéed sauce of tomatoes, onions, peppers and mushrooms used in Spanish cuisine.

Chunky salsa; hot peppers optional, as always.