Category: Mains

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Creamer Potatoes

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Creamer Potatoes

Few meals are easier than sheet pan ones. Use just about any meat or fish, some vegetables and you are set!

Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin

Beef Tenderloin or Filet Mignon is one of the most expensive cuts of meats. Its low-fat content is prone to over-cooking, so don’t get too busy visiting with company, and it a company worthy meal. Tenderloin should not be cooked past an internal temperature of…

Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp Risotto

Shrimp, lemon and tomatoes start to taste like spring! This classic Italian dish does not have the ever-present Parmesan cheese and honestly, it is so creamy you don’t miss it. We prefer to cook the shrimp on the side (in a little butter, oil and…

Pork Scaloppini

Pork Scaloppini

Scaloppini is an Italian dish that comes in many forms. Scallops” or little pieces of meat are generally sautéed. Often dredged in flour, and sautéed in a variety of sauces. Most of our recipes are Gluten Free so we skip the dredging for the most…

Sloppy Joe’s – Traditional

Sloppy Joe’s – Traditional

A sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce, there are as many recipes for Sloppy Joe’s as there are cooks. How much sweet and how much tangy is up to for debate. What isn’t debated are the basic ingredients; ground beef, tomato-based sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce and…

Chicken Breasts with Turmeric and Paprika

Chicken Breasts with Turmeric and Paprika

This very quick weeknight meal is full of rich and bright spices, that warm up a cool spring day. Not yet barbecue season and not a stew type of night. Turmeric and Paprika pair beautifully with chicken and cream.

Curried Chicken Salad

Curried Chicken Salad

Madras Curry has a little more chili compared to other curry powders. This salad is perfect served over baby greens, alongside a tossed vinaigrette salad, in a lettuce wrap or a sandwich. It is so versatile! Use left-over chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken for…

Spiedini, Speducci, and Spiedies

Spiedini, Speducci, and Spiedies

These classic Italian street foods essentially lead to the same type of meal. Meat on a skewer or stick. There are as many ways to cook Spiedini’s as there are to serve them. Simple and delicious, marinate or not, no recipe is necessary.

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Italian Salad Dressing (and Salad)

Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to the bottled salad dressing that we grew up with; only it has a much better olive oil, so a much better taste. It mixes up in minutes with dried herbs and no sugar as often…

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

Curry leaves or powder may be included in a curry dish or not. “Curry” by definition is a sauce with seasoned spices, associated with South Asia and India. The spices in the curry are many, and not only vary from region to region, but from…