Creamy, Cheesy, Garlicky Shrimp
This dish tastes very much like Shrimp Scampi that you might order in an Italian restaurant. The addition of cheese takes it over…
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Zucchini, Baby Bok Choy and Cherry Tomatoes
This dish is both spicy and sweet. I made it on the less spicy side for my current tastes but it’s easy to have a jar of cracked…
Caramelized Pears (ZReboot 3.5 Version)
Chris’s cousins sent us a HUGE box of fruit as his get well wish. There are only two of us, so in order to use the fruit I have…
Sweet Potatoes with a Butter Pecan Crust
If your family is open to going beyond that marshmallow sweet potato concoction this will surely be a HIT!
Shrimp Scampi (ZReboot 3.5 Version)
This is a classic Italian dish. The one you order at Olive Garden will have WAY more pasta than this dish will have. That’s okay.…
Crunchy Ginger Chicken Salad
This light meal is especially good on a hot day.
Easy Enchiladas
This dish comes together in a flash. If you are doing beef enchiladas, I recommend red sauce. If you are doing chicken, I…
Beef Enchiladas
This version of our enchilada offerings does include a tortilla. It’s not a large one and we over-stuff it so we keep the carbs…
Mexican Dinner Salad
On a hot day, this salad is a winner. It comes together quickly. You don’t even have to turn on the oven (if you have a grill).
Veggie Tart
This makes a lovely lunch or dinner with a salad on the side. Tastes very French or Italian. Vegetarians who eat dairy will love…
Lemon Curd
Lemon curd is the perfect spring and summer dessert ingredient. You can serve this very simply by dipping cookies in it or use it…
No Bake Shortbread Cookie Crust
I am a huge fan of English shortbread. When I traveled a lot in England on business, the hotel usually left a package or two by…
Juicy Tomato Pesto Tart
I used big, ruby red and ripe tomatoes to make this. I cut the slices fairly thick too. That contributes to the juiciness. This…
Dump and Bake Casserole (EASY)
I’ll lay out the instructions with chicken, but it can also be made with ham, tuna (canned or fresh cooked) smoked chicken or…
Lobster Rolls
The best lobster rolls I ever had were served by my mother-in-law Sally at their cottage in Maine. I never asked her for the…
Pecan Crusted Fish Fillets with Lemon Sauce
I made my version of this with salmon because it’s my husband’s favorite. I can see this being done with any thick fish fillet.…
Irish Champ
Popular with the northern Irish this is a lovely, easy mashed potato dish. This dish is served year-round and is simple to make.
French Onion Soup Dish
I don’t know exactly how to describe this dish but if you like French Onion Soup you are going to love this. You might consider…
Creamy Ravioli
This whole dinner comes together in about 15 minutes. There are just days when you can’t make everything from scratch. You need…
French Scalloped Potatoes
Potatoes can be dangerous to your weight if eaten too often or too much in one sitting. The good news is if you make the dish…