These dinner recipes are among my favorites – main dishes I have served my family for years. They are the recipes my kids ask for when they are coming to dinner. It warms my heart to think there is something I instill into the dish, that they can’t duplicate! As though it won’t taste the same if they make it themselves! I’m flattered, but will gladly make dinner for them anytime they want to come over.
There are several versions of this amazing pizza online. It’s a pizza, it’s chicken parm, and it’s pasta in a vodka cream sauce. All in one!! I was inspired to try the idea after watching a video of this pizza, which was dropped into hot oil in a large restaurant […]
This just might be the best pizza I’ve ever had! Not kidding! I LOVE a Chicago style Italian beef sandwich. I had never had one until I moved to the Chicago area, but it soon became a favorite of mine. I wanted to incorporate the flavors of the fresh bread […]
My Mom was historically not a big fan of “kitchen gadgets”. Yes she had a can opener, and a hand held mixer (which looked more like an egg beater). I remember she did get a true electric hand mixer, then many years later graduated to a full stand mixer. (To […]
This easy side dish is best made in a 12″ cast iron skillet – however it can be made in a casserole dish as well. The swirls of thin-sliced potatoes, bathed in a garlicky cream sauce, are topped with shredded Parmesan and Gruyere cheeses. This makes for such a beautiful […]
I picked up some baby back ribs at my local grocery store for the July 4 weekend – buy one get one free – can’t beat that! Turns out these were the meatiest, juiciest, and tastiest ribs – baked right in my oven! Just shows that you don’t have to […]
Love this sweet and spicy noodle dish. You can add some roasted chicken breast, or leave it as a vegetarian dish. The spice is easily adjustable to conform to you or your family’s palate. Super quick preparation – on the table in under an hour! THAI ZUCCHINI NOODLES RECIPE (serves […]
For me to post a meatloaf recipe – it HAS to be something special. I have never been a fan of meatloaf – not homemade, not store bought, not in a restaurant… not even my Mom’s recipe. š I just decided I need to come up with a recipe that […]
It’s easier than you think, and a show-stopper for sure! Filet mignon is the ultimate piece of beef – but it needs to be well-seasoned. It should not only melt in your mouth, but taste amazing as well. This beef tenderloin hits both marks. It serves 8-10 people, and was […]
I’ve been craving some homemade soup – after a November in Chicago that’s been below freezing for about 2 weeks now! Hopefully that’s not a sign of things to come this winter š My creamy, and satisfying soup starts with fresh shallots, celery, and carrots. The star of the soup […]
A tart is the perfect way to make food both delicious, and BEAUTIFUL! I love sweet and savory tarts. This french onion bacon tart is a superstar in the savory tart world. It has sauteed sweet onions, gruyere cheese, and crispy bacon. It has a creamy custard filling, and a […]
If you want to incorporate a “meatless dinner” into your repertoire – you should definitely try a baked eggplant parmesan casserole. Some say it’s the texture you have to get used to – others think that eggplant doesn’t have much flavor. Well, it really doesn’t. But when it’s incorporated into […]
I love it when recipes are inspired by things right in your kitchen. I came up with this shrimp scampi pizza, as I was considering what to do with 1/2 of a bag of shrimp in the freezer. I also noticed some pizza dough I had made about 2 weeks […]
I posted this recipe last year, and thought it was time for a re-make. I’ve been thinking about revising it, to give both more flavor, and more color. My husband was my taste-tester tonight, and thought this was absolutely delicious! I cut the sour cream, and added some heavy cream. […]
Honey walnut shrimp is my favorite dish to order when going out for Chinese food. Yu’s Mandarin is the BEST – but that’s a 40 minute drive! Of course you have to like shrimp – but if you do, you will love this dish! It is pretty similar every where […]
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