This Glazed Crown Roast of Pork is impressive and will leave your guests thinking you spent hours on it. Secret is, it's easier than you think and I'll show you how. This beautiful pork loin roast is wrapped like a crown, seasoned simply with salt and pepper and roasted. A delicious basting of peach (or apricot) preserves mixed with ancho chili powder glaze it to perfection.Ask your meat department butcher to cut or order a pork loin roast and he or she will tie it up for you. I ... continue reading...
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake
Sun dried tomatoes, spinach and three different cheeses are in this creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta that gets baked to a bubbly, golden brown. This is for cheese lovers and with the savory taste of the sun dried tomatoes blended in the cream sauce, it's a dream pasta dish.This is one of those dishes that is great to sneak in tomatoes when you have someone who is not a fan and then they ask for seconds because it's that good.Trust me, Dave is not a tomato eater. He is OK with my Slow ... continue reading...
Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are not only beyond easy to prepare, but I guarantee they will be gone in no time so make plenty! These will become your new healthy addiction.I was never a big fan of brussels sprouts until I tried them roasted. I always had them steamed, sometimes with melted cheddar cheese on top, sometimes with just a squeeze of lemon. But roasted? These brussels sprouts are so good!Some may think of them as mini cabbages, they look like them, but it ... continue reading...
Braised Beef Brisket
Typically I'd smoke or grill a brisket, but I'm here to say this Braised Beef Brisket is mighty tasty. After searing the beef brisket all over it's laid on a bed of sautéed onions, carrots and celery. Garlic and thyme are added to a reduction and everything is braised to tender perfection.I'm busting out my bacon fat yet again to help sear and brown the beef brisket prior to braising, it also is a great flavor weapon in lieu of olive oil.Feel free to use the oil if no bacon fat is ... continue reading...
Asparagus with Tarragon Sauce
Talk about AMAZING. This recipe for quickly blanched Asparagus with Tarragon Sauce is out of this world good and SO easy. With a three minute blanch in hot water, tender asparagus is covered with an easy to make tarragon sauce that reminds me of a bernaise, and gets topped with pan fried prosciutto and chopped egg.I'm always on the lookout for new recipes to share with you and this does just that. Perfect for anytime, but this is always a hit at the holiday dinner table, too.Ends ... continue reading...
Mango Chicken Curry
This is my Mango Chicken Curry and it's always on rotation in this kitchen. An amazingly aromatic, sweet and spicy curry sauce is made with puréed mango and you can alter the heat to suit your tastes. Serve over steamed rice and warm naan bread.I'm writing this on a Sunday afternoon as my recipe for Friday is braising away in the oven. Sunday dinners are THE best around here and I can't wait for you to read about it and make it this weekend yourself. But about today's recipe...I've ... continue reading...
Pesto Shrimp Fettuccini
This Pesto Shrimp Fettuccini is beyond easy to make, comes together in minutes and feeds a crowd. What's not to love about succulent shrimp coated in a rich pesto with vegetables on a bed of fettuccini?In need of a quick and tasty dinner in minutes? I've got you covered! Whether you use frozen, thawed shrimp or fresh shrimp, this cooks quickly and delivers in flavor. This is one of those all done in one pot dinners! What's in pesto? Pesto is an Italian classic sauce made using crushed ... continue reading...
Szechuan Eggplant and Pork Stir Fry
In this Szechuan Eggplant and Pork Stir Fry I quickly cook tender marinated pieces of pork loin with eggplant, bamboo shoots and green onion in a beautifully spiced sauce of chili and black bean paste, ginger, soy sauce, honey and few other pantry items. This Szechuan Eggplant is one delicious meal made in 20 minutes.With all the holiday food coming I thought we'd switch dinner up here and hit up some Asian fare. If it's one thing I like it's variety, and around this house for food, it's ... continue reading...
Dijon Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
This Dijon Chicken Tortellini Alfredo gets lightened up a bit and some added flavor weapons like Dijon mustard and tarragon make this sauce sing. Fresh, crunchy broccoli and a cheese tortellini are tossed with pan seared chopped chicken strips for a quick and delicious dinner.I felt like an Alfredo sauce for the tortellini the other evening, but didn't want the entire dish drenched in a thick, heavy sauce.So I lightened up the sauce by using milk instead of cream and added a French ... continue reading...
Savory Turkey Pot Pie Casserole
Everyone have a wonderful and filling Thanksgiving yesterday? This Savory Turkey Pot Pie is a perfect way to use up any leftover turkey, if there is any of course! This turkey pot pie has a golden brown puff pastry pie shell, get's filled with chucks of turkey and veggies, all in a creamy, savory sauce using no cream!While the puff pastry gets golden brown in the oven you sauté the vegetables, turkey and make the perfect gravy. I decided to cut some strips of the puff pastry for a ... continue reading...
