Shrimp cocktail is an oldie but goodie. The proof of the popularity of shrimp cocktail is revealed when you look at appetizers listed on upscale restaurant menus across the globe. However, shrimp cocktail is only as good as the sauce the shrimp is dipped in.

Roasted bell red or green peppers are great with beef, pork, veal, chicken, other vegetables and pizza. These peppers are not spicy but have a lot of flavor.

Artichoke and Jalapeno Pepper Dip Makes a nice anytime dip. I started making artichoke dip when I began reading Philip R. Craig's Martha's Vineyard Mystery novels.

This dish is good for a crowd or to take to a pot luck dinner. It is chicken with onions, tomatoes and various spices. Chicken prepared this way is incredibly flavorful.

Make this pot roast in a crockpot and be greeted with a heavenly smell when you walk in the door.

This beefy enchiladas dish may seem complicated but you can buy everything prepacked, except the ground beef. Tortillas and shredded cheddar cheese are ready to serve in most supermarkets. Picante and enchilada sauce will be in the ethnic foods or the tomato sauce sections.