Dauphinoise Potatoes (aka Potato Gratin)
This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…
Crustless Quiche and Variations
This is not a “thick” quiche so you get to have a bigger piece. I made it a thin version so it cooks faster because no one wants…
Veggie Stir Fry (EASY)
This colorful dish is super simple to make. You can include whatever assortment of veggies you like. I’ll give you a list of…
Chef Jernard’s Holiday Collard Greens
Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells knows soul food. While a lot of his food is quite decadent, he also loves greens, and shared his…
Creamy Leek and Onion Casserole
This is a decadent side dish. When I serve it, people at the table often ask me why this tastes so unique, so we play “guess the…
Spiral Ham with Apricot Mustard Glaze
The sweetness of the apricot jam combined with the mild bite of the fresh, cracked black pepper corns and the smokiness of the…
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
A traditional holiday classic.
Hot Wing Dip
Most folks think of chicken wings as being a guy thing and even a sport fan thing but anyone can love this dip! I served it as a…
Super Easy Ribs with Smoky Barbecue Sauce
To keep this recipe super easy the ribs are done in the oven. You could adapt this recipe for cooking on the grill but the whole…
Creamy Tomato Skillet Salmon (Easy)
This comes together fast and easy yet it is fancy enough to serve to company. I just drooled over my dinner!
Baked Pork Loin Kebabs
It may be grilling season, and for some it’s ALWAYS grilling season. Maybe you don’t have access to a grill, or maybe you just…
Colorful Peppers with Zip
Things like peppers are popular at Italian little plates restaurants. I’m offering you a recipe for mine here. Mine have a bit of…
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
I ordered this dish at a restaurant in town. It was so good I said, “I have to figure out how to make this myself!” It was that…
Instant Pot Corned Beef
When you buy corned beef, there is a little packet of corned beef spices that accompanies the brisket. The secret is to use that…
Beef Taco Soup (EASY)
What’s the difference between chili and taco soup? Broth, of course. There is more broth in taco soup is more so it’s thinner…
Cincinnati Chili (EASY)
This is a famous chili that probably should not even be called a chili. It was invented by two brothers who emigrated from Europe…
Leek Tart
This Leek Tart makes for a lovely dish cut into wedges and served on a holiday buffet. You can also enjoy this as a light entrée…
Italian Shrimp Cocktail
This is what I call cheating when I’m in a hurry. I use my favorite bottled Italian dressing as the marinade and everyone thinks…
Shrimp in a French Lemon White Wine Cream Sauce
This is an elegant meal you can serve to company or even just for a romantic meal at home. I served this with haricot vert…
Dieter Angela’s Ground Turkey “Meatzza” Crust
Angela says, "I love pizza, so I was looking for alternatives. I was disappointed to find cauliflower crust is not much lower in…
American Amatriciana
Amatriciana is an Italian dish. Simple and traditional. I am calling this American Amatriciana because the Italian version is…
Super Easy Kung Pao Meatballs
This meal comes together in a MINUTE – or at least it feels like it. I made this for Saturday night movie night and it was a……