A breaded pork tenderloin sandwich was always my mom’s favorite when she would occasionally take my sister and me to a cafe for lunch. This was in west-central Illinois and I’ve been reading that the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich was either an Indiana thing or an Iowa thing. I’m not sure where Illinois fits in…
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Seared Beef Tenderloin Crostini Appetizer
Beef Tenderloin Crostini for an over-the-top appetizer which is perfect for the big game. You can treat your family and friends to a big-time flavor bomb. These individual filet mignon appetizers are sure to be a hit. This recipe post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. This is medium-rare, spice-crusted…
Tender Beef Tips and Egg Noodles
Cool fall days are coming and it’s time for some comfort food. Tender beef tips and egg noodles fill the bill. Using beef stew meat and simmering it for a couple of hours makes it tender and succulent. Perfect for a fall evening. This post contains an affiliate link. See our privacy policy for details….
Best General Tso Chicken Recipe
This General Tso chicken recipe is so tasty and pretty simple to make. Chicken thigh meat is cut into bite-sized pieces and gets fried, then coated with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Serve it on a bed of brown rice for an exceptional meal. This is just like the General Tso Chicken you can…
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
I recently found a recipe idea that I had to try. It is chicken and it’s bacon. Bacon wrapped chicken bites! Can’t get much better than that. My inspiration was from a website called Jocooks.com. I tried Jo’s recipe just as it was written and found that the taste was right on point but I…
Stove-top Italian Chicken Recipe
I’m always looking for new ways to serve chicken and this stove-top Italian chicken recipe is a winner. Served over a bed of rice, it makes a scrumptious meal. Do you look at recipes online and print them out or bookmark them to try later? Well that’s me. My recipe bookmarks folder must contain over…
Grilled Steak Kabobs (Skewers) with Bacon
Tasty steak kabobs need to be on your list of things to make this summer. They are easy to make and so flavorful with bacon and a tasty marinade/glaze. It’s summer….grilling season…steak and bacon recipe….mic drop! And these steak kabobs are extra flavorful with the addition of a glaze/marinade. These are so tasty and everyone…
Fish Piccata Made with Mahi Mahi
Fish piccata is made with a classic piccata sauce of lemon and butter accented with briny capers. This is definitely a meal you could serve to company. It’s also fast to make and uncomplicated. I think everyone’s familiar with chicken piccata. You can just take the same lemony, butter sauce and apply it to fish….
Ranch Baked Chicken Breasts
If you’re looking for a different way to prepare chicken, this is it. Ranch baked chicken breasts made with homemade ranch dressing mix. This is a recipe everyone in your family is going to love. MaryJo and I sure thought it was delicious. This is definitely not your momma’s baked chicken. Not my mom’s anyway….
Simple Chicken Brine For Grilling Breasts or Thighs
Chicken brine will bring out flavors and juiciness to the meat. June is upon us and grilling season has started. Time to fire up the charcoal and soak some thighs in this simple chicken brine. You’ll be amazed at how flavorful, tender, and juicy this chicken becomes. Chicken Brine You have probably read or…
Healthy Pork Loin Steaks with Spicy Salsa
Perfect pork loin steaks are melt in your mouth juicy using this 2 step, baking and frying method. Add a spicy mango salsa for a wonderful combination of flavors. Tough and chewy is not how you want your pork, but often enough it seems that’s what happens. It just gets overcooked. In the recent Cook’s…
Hot Shredded Turkey Sandwiches For A Crowd
Nothing’s better than having some folks over for the big game and feeding them hot shredded turkey sandwiches. It’s easy to prepare ahead of time so you are free to participate in the festivities. I’m from Minnesota and the Vikings are into the NFC championship game…again. This may be their best chance to win a…
Breakfast Hash with Bacon and Salami
This breakfast hash gets kicked up flavorwise with both bacon and salami, then add color and nutrition with some baby spinach. This breakfast/brunch meal will grab your attention. Disclaimer: This recipe post contains affiliate links. If you like a hearty breakfast or brunch, this recipe is for you. It’s savory with 3 kinds of proteins…that’s…
My Favorite Meatloaf Recipe
My favorite meatloaf recipe is something I thought up years ago and it has been the way I make meatloaf ever since. I made this meatloaf when I was working early mornings at the Post Office and would get home at about noon everyday. Mary Jo had banker’s hours, since she worked in a bank,…
Honey Mustard Glazed Grilled Chicken
Honey mustard glazed grilled chicken is something to try next time you are grilling. This glaze recipe contains 5 ingredients that contribute wonderfully flavorful tastes to the chicken. I realize that it’s a little past grilling time in much of the country but here in Florida, we’re still having 90-degree temps. The humidity is high…