Tried and True Recipes any time any day…
This creamy, hearty soup is perfect comfort food on a cold fall or winter day. The chunkiness of the vegetables and shrimp is super filling. If the sight of veggies freak out your kids, I would suggest disguising the veggies by blending the chowder in a food processor or blender before adding the shrimp. Out […]
Slow cookers make life so much easier so I try to use them as often as possible. These pork chops are very tasty and cooking them in the slow cooker makes them so tender. This recipe is definitely a family pleaser! The recipe calls for 1/4 cup rice to be added on top of the […]
This Louisiana style Gumbo Gravy is served over polenta instead of the typical white rice. Polenta is a nice alternative to rice and can be cooked a variety of ways. I first became familiar with polenta while living in Italy. “Polenta is a dish native to Italy and, similar to grits, is a coarsely ground […]
This Honey and Soy Sauce marinade really couldn’t be more simple. Only 3 ingredients (not including pepper) makes this a snap to put together. Grilled chicken is so good and adding this marinade takes the chicken from good to great! Serve with cole slaw and potatoes for an easy spring meal. I served this chicken […]
I try to keep lots of pasta on hand since my family loves it and it is so versatile. This Bacon Pasta came together one evening when I needed something quick, easy, and delicious for dinner. It only took 20 minutes from stove to table. Serve with salad and garlic bread for a satisfying meal. […]
I couldn’t wish for a better fish dish. Butter, lemon, and almonds make this fish anything but common. Super yummy and oh, so simple, it makes me want to sing a jingle. Only five ingredients and 20 minutes to prep and cook will keep your evening from becoming overbooked. So quick and easy, I had […]
We are finally enjoying spring temperatures here in MD. I am not a fan of cold weather so I am loving these warmer temps. The past few months I have really missed walking in our neighborhood without having to bundle up and sitting on our back deck to enjoy the warm sunshine, even if that […]
This diabetic vegetarian recipe doesn’t sacrifice tastiness for healthiness. My hubby loved this dish and had no clue it was light. It is chocked full of veggies so you can feel great about serving this to your family. Not only is this Spinach Alfredo Lasagna tasty and healthy, it is also easy to prepare since […]
The key to this superbly moist recipe is to refrigerate the coated chicken overnight. A hint of lemon adds a little zing to this tasty chicken, and goes nicely with Olive Butter Broccoli, mashed potatoes, and bread. Buon Appetito!
In the past, whenever I heard of Beef Wellington I got this image of a very sophisticated, elegant, and difficult dish; you know like one that might be served at a stuffy dinner party. Now, in all fairness I have never actually made Beef Wellington so it probably isn’t that difficult. If I ever try […]