Pasta Bolognese
This has become my go-to pasta recipe, it’s just so good! If I follow the recipe below, it disappears far too quickly, so I usually double it (or more)! I definitely prefer using ground pork over beef, as it’s usually less expensive, and has a nicer texture and flavor. I also use inexpensive cooking wine, […]
Gassy Casserole
It’s not a glamorous name, but it’s honest. With broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach, this casserole is sure to have the whole family tootin! It’s also one of our favorite side-dishes, and almost always accompanies the baked fish I make every couple of weeks. And because it uses frozen veggies, I can keep them on-hand in […]
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
The first time I made this, I was scrambling to assemble something for a pot-luck lunch at work. I was already at work, and I don’t remember why I didn’t already have something. Had I forgotten? Had I brought something that got ruined? I can’t recall. So I rushed to the store, grabbed some ingredients, […]
Piquant Pork Chops
Apparently the word piquant is pronounced “peek-unt” but my family says “peek-went.” While I try to pronounce things accurately, I’ve been saying this wrong for so long I’m not sure I’ll be able to switch! It means “having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor”. What makes these pork chops piquant? The secret is red […]
Layered Lettuce Salad
This salad seems too simple to taste so good, but the combination of cold and crunchy vegetables with creamy dressing and bacon is delicious, and so refreshing in the summer! The bacon can be omitted or replaced with a meat-free substitute to make this dish suitable for vegetarians. The original recipe calls for peas, but […]
Turkey Apple Sausage
I know it sounds weird to put apples in sausage, but it adds a sweetness and a slight crunch that’s really nice! You can treat these patties like breakfast sausage and serve them with eggs and potatoes, or dress them like burgers with picnic-ready sides like baked beans and potato salad. I like mine topped […]
Riviera Royale
While this recipe is based on one called “Riviera Salad,” it doesn’t much resemble any recipes of the same name that I can find on the web. I’m not sure where my mom originally got it – either from a magazine, or perhaps from the back of a salad dressing label, but I haven’t found […]
Bosnian Musaka (Modified)
There are several versions of Musaka (or Moussaka) from Egypt, Greece, and many areas in the Middle East. I started with the traditional Bosnian version, which is simple with few ingredients. I then added pork belly and spices for a bolder flavor, bringing it closer to the version my husband’s mother made when he was […]
Stuffed Jalapenos
I love fresh jalapenos! You can tailor this recipe to your heat-tolerance by removing more or less of the placenta from the pepper. That’s right, the heat doesn’t come from the seeds! The placenta is the soft, lighter-colored ribbing from which the seeds grow, and it’s what produces the capsaisin. I remove the seeds because […]
Chicken a la Kelly
This is one of the most delicious meals I know how to make. You could call it my Specialty, hence why I’ve given it my name. In case it’s unclear, this is my spin on Chicken a la King. I’ve added extra veggies for more vitamins and fiber. Some people have said it doesn’t look […]
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