A Smoked Salmon Appetizer with dill and capers makes a perfect combination of flavors. They would be great for a happy hour treat. Gather up a few friends and neighbors and enjoy. Heck, you could make a light meal out of these if you want. Ingredients Needed To Make Smoked Salmon Appetizer with Cream Cheese …
Citrus Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Shrimp poached in citrus garlic wine sauce gets served over al dente pasta. If you are looking for a fast weeknight meal this could be it. About 20 minutes is all it takes from start to finish. The Basics Of This Recipe I made this dish about a week ago and Mary Jo and I…
Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Tomatoes Recipe
This pesto pasta with broccoli and tomatoes recipe is super easy and oh-so good! The hardest part is cutting up the vegetables. This is an old post that I’ve decided to re-post since it is so good and a spring/summer menu idea. *This post contains an affiliate link. This all started when Mary Jo went…
Seafood Comeback Sauce Recipe
Seafood Comeback Sauce is a spiced-up variation of classic Mississippi Comeback Sauce…the scrumptious dip for just about any food. This recipe is specifically targeted to make any seafood taste extra special. When you’re in the Southern United States and order seafood, it will usually come with a special sauce. Not tartar sauce, but a mayo…
Easy Tasty Key Lime Pie in a Coconut Crust
Key Lime Pie with a tropical coconut crust is easy to make. It is made with simple ingredients and everyone will love the tart flavor. Key Lime Pie Next Wednesday is St Patrick’s Day so we’ve been thinking about a menu that fits the holiday. But today is March 14th, National Pi Day, as in…
Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich Recipe
A breaded pork tenderloin sandwich was always my mom’s favorite when she would 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 all…
Penne alla Vodka with Shrimp
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 penne alla vodka sauce with shrimp. The vodka sauce is silky smooth and the shrimp in the vodka sauce is a perfect combination. Penne alla Vodka Sauce…
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…
Quick and Easy Extra Crispy Tortilla Wrap Pizza
Tortilla wrap pizza tastes just like a traditional pizza without all the work. No pizza dough to make and no baking involved. This pizza wrap recipe is perfect for pizza night. If your kids are into helping with cooking, this is perfect to let them get involved. In 10 minutes, you could be enjoying this extra-crispy…
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. Beef Tenderloin Crostini 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 make this…
Chicken Orzo Casserole with Spinach
Chicken Orzo 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. And it is so easy to make. In about 40 minutes you could have this on the table. Perfect for any night of the…
Creamy and Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin Recipe
Creamy cauliflower gratin is a super tasty dish that 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. Cooking the Cauliflower I made this gratin on the stovetop…
Chewy Chocolate Cookies in 30 Minutes
30 minute dessert is that correct? Have I got your attention? That’s right…let’s get going! Crank the oven to 350° and let’s start baking these chewy chocolate cookies. 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…
Shrimp and Sausage Stew Recipe
Shrimp and Italian Sausage Stew recipe is one of my favorites. When I want to impress someone with a ‘SPECIAL DINNER, I usually make this dish or I make my Creamy Tomato Bisque. THE BEST homemade soups and stews are the ones that knock your socks off with flavor. That’s why you make them, right?…