Main Dishes

Chicken Parmigiana is crispy breaded and fried chicken breast, covered in Fresh Tomato Marinara. It is topped with both parmigiana and provolone cheeses. You’ll be coming back to this recipe over and over again. It really is that good.   What you need   Boneless,…

Margherita Pizza is the most basic pizza and also the very best. You can’t argue with the simplicity or flavor of this favorite! Our garden is just full of vine ripe tomatoes and our basil plants are large and bushy. Magherita Pizza is just what…

Summer is here and gardens are bountiful. If you have greens or spinach to use up, try my Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Greens. Creamy and delicious with a wonderful fresh flavor. I have a friend with beautiful property, including a small orchard and gorgeous raised…

Caramelized onion butter is the best topping for a perfectly grilled, juicy ribeye steak. Try this recipe for Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Caramelized Onion Butter, it’s guaranteed to please. The caramelized onion butter has just 4 ingredients; butter, caramelized onions, Worcestershire sauce and salt. The…

Taco Salad is everything you love about tacos in salad form. This is my family’s favorite meal salad and it’s on our menu all the time. You can make it with ground beef, ground turkey, grilled chicken or black beans. Make it as a taco…

Taco Meat is easy to make. No need for a packet of seasoning, you probably already have everything you need. Use this Taco Meat in beef and bean burritos, on a tostada, in my recipe for Taco Salad, or you can use it to make…

Everyone loves a great BLT. I don’t have anything against lettuce, but what I really love is just Bacon & Tomato. When I was a kid, we ate Bacon & Tomato sandwiches. No lettuce involved. Bacon and tomato really are the two main flavors you…

Stuffed Bell Peppers are a warm and comforting meal. Sweet bell peppers, stuffed with beef, onion, rice and cheese. Make them spicy with jalapenos in the filling, or crushed red pepper. Make them ahead and cook them when you’re ready. The leftovers are great for…

Chicken Apple Pecan Salad is great for lunch or dinner. This recipe also works well as meal prep for lunches.  If you’re working from home, put each item in it’s own container and cut the apple as you need it so it won’t get brown. …

Ravioli with Browned Sage Butter is one of the easiest and most delicious dinners you’ll make. Just 5 minutes to complete. I know what you’re thinking, lots of butter.  But think about the alfredo you eat without question.  Not only does it contain butter, but…

This Miso Salmon recipe uses a marinade including Miso. Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning used throughout Asian cuisine. It is generally salty and tangy. It adds a savory umami flavor to soups, dressings and marinades. There are a variety of colors of miso paste…

Brie is rich, buttery and great for melting. This Brie and Pear Grilled Cheese is simple and delicious. Only 4 ingredients and 15 minutes.  You just need brie, a pear, butter and bread.  Check out my recipe for White Sandwich Bread, which is pictured here.…