Less Fuss, More Food
Red Bean Salad is a perfect side kick for grilled or smoked meat, spicy chicken, or juicy burgers. Or great for a substantial snack on the appetizer buffet with some tortilla chips. With minimal prep and cooking, it goes together quickly and can be served …
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 …
Golden Crumb Broccoli Bake is another easy and delicious side from Mike’s family. My mother-in-law has passed along a number of casserole recipes to us over the years and this is another winner. It’s a fun change to our regular rotation of roasted or steamed …
Cornbread Dressing has been a family favorite side dish for as long as I can remember. It’s easy to make, a great side, and leftovers reheat well. Plus, we almost always have leftover cornbread and homemade bread, so this is a great way to use …
Classic Cornbread is the perfect, quick accompaniment for a pot of beans or split pea soup. It’s super easy to put together, delicious, and filling. And, if you have leftovers, you can make Southern Cornbread Dressing which is a real treat! We have a bit …
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 …
