This is an updated recipe post originally dated August 24, 2016. 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…
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Shrimp Penne alla Vodka Sauce
Vodka sauce is one of my favorites and one that I don’t make often enough. This time I made it and threw in some gulf shrimp to make shrimp penne alla vodka sauce. Shrimp Penne alla Vodka Sauce Quite a while ago I did a post on Penne with Vodka Sauce. It’s a tasty but time consuming…
Easy Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
I’m about to garnish this vegetarian minestrone soup with fresh parmesan cheese. You could be doing the same in about 40 minutes! This is a kicked up version of your mundane minestrone soup and it’s so easy to make. I love easy, hearty recipes and this certainly fills the bill. It’s the perfect thing for…
Crispy Tortilla Wrap Pizza
Tortilla wrap pizza tastes just like a traditional pizza without all the work. No crust to make and no baking involved. You may have seen this viral tortilla hack on TikTok….well I heard about it and had to try it. The result is super easy and flavorful pizza wraps. This is a total game-changer in…
Seared Beef Tenderloin Crostini
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. This is medium rare, spice crusted filet mignon, cut into slabs placed on a toasted baguette with creamy horseradish sauce and bleu cheese crumbles. And this…
Creamy Chicken Marsala Recipe
Chicken Marsala is a pretty simple dish to make, but the flavor is over the top good. The creamy mushroom sauce made with Marsala wine and chicken broth surrounds the slightly breaded chicken cutlets. This is tasty and fancy enough to serve to company and easy enough to make for a weeknight meal. You can…
Orzo Chicken Casserole
Orzo Chicken Casserole with fresh spinach and feta cheese is a delightful combination of flavors that everyone will love. This recipe has been one of my favorites for quite some time. This is a perfect recipe to use for leftover rotisserie chicken or a rotisserie chicken you just picked up from the grocery store. The…
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin
Creamy cauliflower gratin is a super tasty dish which you could serve with hot dogs or prime rib and everything in between. Perfect for a holiday meal. It’s got a crunchy panko and parmesan crust and buttery cream sauce made from the cauliflower core pieces. I made this gratin on the stovetop using a steamer…
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
With Thanksgiving coming up, here’s a recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash featuring goat cheese, fresh thyme, toasted walnuts, and maple syrup. The combination is delicious and your family will love it. When I was growing up, the only squash I ever remember my mom making was acorn squash. She always made it by cutting the…
30 Minute Chewy Chocolate Cookies
30 minute chewy chocolate cookies. Have I got your attention? That’s right…let’s get going! Crank the oven to 350° and let’s start baking. These cookies are so good and fast you could start them right after supper for a dessert. Healthy Chocolate Cookies? You all know that dark chocolate has loads of anti-oxidants and good…
Thanksgiving Classic Green Bean Casserole
When you think of Thanksgiving and traditions, classic Green Bean Casserole is one of the tops on the list. Ever since I was a kid, we would have it EVERY Thanksgiving. Love it or hate it, it’s now a staple for the holidays. History of green bean casserole In 1955 in a Campbell’s Soup test…