Here is an unusual way to serve canned tuna. Savory tuna patties are excellent for a light but filling lunch when served with a simple salad of tomato, cucumber and lettuce.

Shrimp with peppers, onions and potatoes sauteed in zesty Italian dressing. There is no seasoning for you to do, the Italian dressing does it all.

As a child I always ate my vegetables and sometimes left the meat. But when my mother made stuffed cabbage (without the heat), I cleaned my plate and asked for seconds. Some people call this dish “stuffed cabbage leaves”, but it was simply called “stuffed cabbage” at our house.

This unusual hearty soup makes a nice change for cool fall evenings. The unexpected blend of pumpkin and kielbasa just may become a family favorite. Try it with a warm Cuban Sandwich.

If you have not tried Ethiopian food, you should. New food tastes are always an adventure. This Ethiopian style spicy braised chicken recipe is not exactly authentic, but it is close to it.