Main Course
Primary dishes served for lunch or dinner.
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Brunswick Stew {Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry}
Brunswick Stew. It began yesterday morning when we pulled a hunk of Boston Butt Pork Roast from the freezer and put it straight into the crock pot. Without a plan. As we bounced ideas around for something ‘different’ we could do with pulled pork…it came to me. Let’s make Brunswick Stew.
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Caramelized Onion & Pancetta Crustless Quiche
I have had the pleasure of getting to know the recipes of one special chef. Her name is Chef Lisi Parsons and her dishes are full of flavor and ‘real’ ingredients. She shared this Recipe with me. I couldn’t wait to make her Caramelized Onion & Pancetta Crustless Quiche.
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Braised Rack of Lamb
Braised Rack of Lamb. Lamb is such a treat for me, especially when it gets special braising love. We found a gorgeous 8 rib rack at our local wholesale club. We promptly cut it in half. Two meals are better than one when you’re Cooking for Two.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu {with Dijon Cream Sauce}
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dijon Cream Sauce is a great dish to serve if you’re entertaining. The perfect dish to prepare a meal in advance. Layer and roll these ahead of time then bake them just before serving.
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Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp & Feta
There was ‘something’ about this Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp & Feta that grabbed my attention from the moment I saw it. Which was two days ago, somewhere between 3:30 and 4:00 am, while lying in bed surfing Pinterest on my phone. This wide awake in the middle of the night thing has become a bit of a habit. I’ve been told it’s the age, for now I call it my inspirational ‘me’ time.
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Double Stuffed Roast Chicken {with Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing}
My friend Jamie Oliver suggested I try tucking my stuffing up under my roast chicken skin. So of course I did and I stuffed the cavity. I LOVE stuffing. One of my most favorite food group. Here we have our newest Double Stuffed Roast Chicken {with Mushroom, Sausage & Sage Quinoa Stuffing}.
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Seafood Lasagna {with Jalapeño Alfredo Sauce}
Seafood Lasagna {with Jalapeño Alfredo Sauce}. Indulgent. I know. I make no excuses and take full responsibility for my actions. Here’s how it happened. We are desperately trying to work down the chaos in our pantry and uncover the mysteries in our freezer. Our goal, by the time the Farmers Market opens this spring, we’ll have a clean canvas for recipe creation.
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Traditional Alfredo Sauce
Traditional Alfredo Sauce. This luxurious sauce is most classically referred to in conjunction with Fettuccini Alfredo. We’ve incorporated it in our Seafood Lasagna {with Jalapeno Sauce}. In that case we simply added finely diced jalapeno to the butter and sautéed for a few minutes before adding cream. It’s delicious.
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Margarita Ceviche {National Margarita Day}
Margarita Ceviche My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet Bites. It changed my life or at least the way I viewed food. Thank you Surreal Gourmet (Bob Blumer) for inspiring me to eat with my eyes first and thanks mom for always choosing gifts for life.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chicken Cordon Bleu Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Decadence and delight. I made a creamy Dijon Herb Spread for the crusty baguette. Then layered Virginia baked ham, Muenster cheese, and crispy breaded chicken breasts. Pan grilled the sandwiches with butter. Stood at the kitchen counter and bite by bite made it disappear. Oh how I love a grilled cheese sandwich and this one was exceptional.
