Skillet Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Crispy skillet chicken topped with fresh mozzarella and basil pesto, simple and delicious for a late summer weeknight dinner. Some dishes are just too easy to be so good and this is one of them. Basically three ingredients that come together perfectly ~ chicken thighs, fresh mozzarella and basil pesto. Start on the stovetop in …
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, a perfect match that will take your steak game to a whole new level this summer. I love my backyard potted herb garden. I’m always out there snipping something around dinnertime. Chimichurri sauce is a fave of mine, the popular Argentinean sauce made with fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar and …
Grilled Harissa Shrimp Grilled harissa shrimp, brined and marinated shrimp grilled to perfection ~ succulent and smoky with a spicy kick. Perfect for summer grilling season. We love grilling season and while it’s usually meat, chicken and veggies we’re throwing on the grill, occasionally we do shrimp. It’s so easy and delicious with a quick harissa marinade. Why …
Turkey Meatballs with Pasta in Marinara Sauce Easy ground turkey Italian meatballs simmered in marinara sauce and tossed with penne pasta for a delicious and healthy dinner. I used to make these turkey meatballs all the time for a relatively quick and easy family weeknight dinner. Made with ground turkey, they are tender, delicate and bouncy, and perfectly simmered in my favorite …
Easy Ground Turkey Enchiladas Easy turkey enchiladas made with seasoned ground turkey and two cheeses, wrapped up in flour tortillas and baked in red enchilada sauce. I don’t make Mexican dishes much at home, so when I get the craving, we go out. But these enchiladas are so easy and good, we’re staying in. Made with simple ingredients, nothing …
Pastitsio (Greek Lasgagna) Authentic Pastitsio, or Greek lasagna ~ layers of pasta, cinnamon-laced beef, Kasseri cheese and béchamel. Authentic Greek food. I love it all, from the Greek festivals here in St. Louis to Greektown back home in Chicago. And you’ll love this pastitsio. But first, I have to fill you in on where I got this recipe, …
Greek Instant Pot Leg of Lamb Instant Pot leg of lamb, slow roasted flavor and fork tender lamb in half the time. This Greek-style lamb has all the flavors you’d expect ~ garlic, lemon, oregano, rosemary and thyme, braised in the Instant Pot with wine and stock. Serve with some Greek potatoes and pan juices, no thick gravy here. Perfect for …
Classic shrimp scampi with garlic, butter, lemon and wine sauce, tossed with linguine ~ on the table in 30 minutes. Last weekend, I had the house to myself, all weekend, for three whole days. I don’t even know the last time that happened. The girls are gone to college or beyond, and Meathead went on …
Reubens! Classic grilled Reuben sandwiches, with corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese, the best part of leftover St. Pat’s day corned beef! Every year after St. Patrick’s Day I want to make grilled Reuben sandwiches with the leftovers, and every year there are no leftovers. Not this year because I hid some corned beef so …
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage, the iconic meal for St. Patrick’s Day made easy in the pressure cooker. Traditional one pot recipe for tender corned beef, vegetables and cabbage, served with horseradish cream sauce and Irish soda bread. For years I’ve been making corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day and have shared how I …