Less Fuss, More Food
Mexican Chile Verde is a favorite hearty meal that’ll warm you up. It’s great for a crowd or to set aside some leftovers for a quick weeknight dinner. While not the typical pork in green sauce, this is a flavorful Mexican meat stew dish. Beef …
Cognac Mushrooms and Pearl Onions is a newer addition to our collection of favorite dishes. We’ll surely be keeping this one around for many repeat visits to our menus. When deciding on sides for our Prime Rib Roast for Christmas this was a suggested side …
Cheesy Beefy Macaroni or Cheeseburger Macaroni or Mac and Cheesy Beefy Casserole, whatever you call it, it’s easy and delicious. This is not the most health conscious dish but it will leave you happy and full in very little time. I love a hot dish …
Pasta Carbonara is a weeknight champion! It’s versatile, easy, and FAST! With or without meat, although in our home, it’s always with, this is a great weeknight dish with minimal prep. Use what you have on hand or what you like. The sauce comes together …
Grilled Lamb Chops with Balsamic-Honey Glaze and Mint Pesto is a jaw dropper sure to make everyone’s mouth water as soon as the platter hits the table. Impressive and tasty, but it isn’t overly fussy. We like to serve this one for a special evening …
Root Vegetable Gratin is a hearty and surprisingly healthy side. I’ve been making it for years and it’s been a frequent recipe share request. You can substitute any number of root vegetables or firm fleshed squash. This root vegetable gratin feels indulgent but has very …
Lasagne is the crowned champion of comfort food in our home. Most special occasions in winter months call for the hearty and impressive Romertopf Lasagne. Served with homemade bread and salad, maybe a big Zinfandel alongside. It’s one of my all time favorite meals and …
Meatloaf, main entrée, reheated to get a little crust on the surface for a grilled sandwich, cold leftovers on a sandwich, all are extremely enjoyable. I’ve tried many meatloaf recipes and I keep coming back to the minimalistic winner that I’ve been making for years. …
One of my favorite ways to use leftover chicken is in enchiladas. You can put any number of ingredients in a tortilla, add cheese and sauce, and it’s bound to be delicious. Usually, one batch of enchiladas will make two meals for our household of …
