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 …
Ice cream is easily my favorite sweet treat. And, boring as it might sound, French vanilla ice cream is my hands down favorite flavor. It’s everything you might want, goes with any topping you can think of, stir in flavors, no problem, root beer float, …
Deep Dark Chocolate Cake is a great way to celebrate. This scratch made chocolate cake is just what every birthday needs. We rarely make a cake that disappears before it goes stale but this chocolate cake was devoured. With a delicate and moist crumb and …
Red Jello Salad is a treat every time it hits the table. Throughout childhood, Jello Salad was a mainstay. Green Jello with pears served on a lettuce leaf, Jello with bananas, or cottage cheese were all considered salad. Red Jello Salad is a bit closer …
Swedish Tea Ring is an absolute must in our home for our Christmas morning. A triple rise, yeasted coffee cake (or cinnamon rolls if you prefer) is soft in texture, not too sweet, and perfect to tide you over while gifts are being opened. Since …
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 …
