Entrees

Pork Chile Verde

10/21/2016

The first time I made this was at our dear friends home in Connecticut. I have always loved chili. I like chicken chili. I like beef chili, and I really like this Pork Chile Verde. It is another one pot…

Grilled Shrimp Tomato Avocado Salad

08/23/2016

I made this Grilled Shrimp Tomato Avocado Salad and put it in a mason jar for a group boating party. The kind of party where you have four boats rafted together and you pass food from boat to boat. It is…

Basil Pesto

06/03/2016

Basil Pesto Pesto has so many uses and it is so easy to make, I love to have it on hand. I frequently buy a little extra basil so I can make pesto and freeze it. This recipe is another…

Tuscan Shrimp with White Beans

05/20/2016

This recipe combines beans with shrimp, instead of pasta.  Our dear friends Sue and Jeff made this for us while we were visiting in Connecticut, and we had to share it with you. The flavor is great, it makes a…

Lamb Stew with Vegetables

04/07/2016

This stew is made with lamb, carrots, potatoes, green beans and turnips.  We first made this stew  in Paris when our youngest son Brian was on the track team.  We had three young men from the Netherlands team staying with us…

Bacon and Gruyere Quiche

03/11/2016

This classic quiche is similar to the ones we enjoyed in Paris.  Nestled in a buttery crust, it offers a rich, savory custard flecked with Gruyere, bacon, and shallots.  Magically, the overall effect is one of lightness.  It is the…

Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

02/19/2016

The lure of comfort food is a force to be reckoned with.   Certain dishes evoke nostalgia for not just the food itself but perhaps for a specific person or a special time in our childhood.   Like many of…

Sheet Pan Chicken with Moroccan Spices and Roasted Cauliflower

01/22/2016

The sheet pan is without a doubt our kitchen’s blue ribbon workhorse.  The ability to make a complete meal in one pan, all at the same time, with minimum preparation and very little cleanup is a WIN!  One of the…

Chili Con Carne

01/09/2016

This is a chili that will surprise everyone. The list of ingredients seems long, but each one is worth it! The cocoa powder at the end adds an extra layer of flavor that you don’t expect in a beef chili.…

Roasted Potatoes and Spinach with Goat Cheese and Eggs

12/08/2015

Breakfast for Dinner is one of our favorite meals!  Layers of delicious ingredients that you would enjoy for ANY meal of the day make this dish universal.  It can also be made with sweet potatoes, butternut squash or any other…

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