Less Fuss, More Food
Swedish Meatballs have been one of my favorite meals for many years. While living in California, we were near relatives who happen to be Swedish. I would host a dinner each holiday season and Swedish Meatballs were always a hit. These are tender yet springy …
Cod with Creamy Leeks is a lovely dish that’s impressive enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight. It’s a great way to work more delicious fish into the menu. Serve with Saffron Rice or Basmati Rice Pilaf with some roasted vegetables or a …
Chicken and root veggies roasted on a sheet pan is so easy and versatile. Serve up a dinner that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner but feels like a Sunday supper. With the chicken cut into pieces, or purchased in the pieces you prefer, it …
San Francisco Pork Chops is a bit of a misnomer. I’m not sure this recipe has anything to do with San Francisco or the Bay Area in general. I’m guessing the soy-based sauce gives us a “San Francisco” flavor, insert an entertaining story about railroad, …
Chicken Rice Broccoli Bake is a quick and easy weeknight recipe. It’s also a great solution for our ongoing dilemma of leftover roasted chicken. It’s a super easy casserole that provides all the comforting cheesy goodness for a chilly evening meal. This is a hit …
Creamy Tomato and Sausage Fettuccine fools everyone into thinking you’ve been simmering the sauce all day. The reality is, it’s fast and easy to throw together. Serve it up with some bread and a simple salad and a glass of hearty red wine and you’re …
Sloppy Joes are so much more than the sweet and messy lunch lady sandwich from the cafeteria. I have no guilt about this simple and easy to make weeknight dinner. My parents didn’t make this as far as I remember. I only remember thinking of …
Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms either with, or without meat are easy, quick, and delicious. I’ve made a number of versions over the years and this is the corner stone recipe. Great on the grill or roasted in the oven. Hearty enough for an entrée served with …
Oven Fried Chicken is a great alternative to one of my all time favorite dinners, fried chicken. My mom’s fried chicken is unsurpassably delicious. But, it does take some watching and, sometimes it’s fun to switch up the method. So, if it’s cool enough outside, …
These Grilled Cheeseburgers are my base template for great burgers. They’re excellent as is, but also fun to embellish with the whim of the moment. Add in some green chilies, bacon, onions, or roasted garlic to put a fun spin in the mix, or on …
