Tag: maincourse

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This recipe combines several breakfast casserole recipes, each of which are very tasty on their own, but like Voltron, combine to form something even more amazing. The bits of ham that look blackened are not burned, but in fact, are still chewy and delicious.