One-pan, one-pot meals are my thing. Especially when the cooler weather arrives. This Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes and Herbs is a favorite of mine. Very similar to my chicken thighs and potatoes and Greek chicken recipes ~ but in sheet pan form, you could say. It may be October, but it's still very warm in …
Dinner Recipes
Loaded Steak Nachos! Seasoned steak and homemade tortilla chips layered on a sheet pan with cheese and beans, then topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa. Who doesn't love a pan of nachos? Or a plate, like my kids used to make after school. They'd pile chips on a plate, top with some shredded Mexican blend …
Chicken thighs in any kind of sauce with bacon and wine is going to be well-received in this house. And you know any recipe from David Lebovitz is going to be good. This chicken in mustard sauce is from his book My Paris Kitchen. I don't have this book yet, but I'm hoping I will this …
Mediterranean Baked Fish ~ easy Greek-inspired cod recipe baked in tomatoes and onions with olives, green beans and feta. This is a baked white fish dish with the wonderful flavors of the Mediterranean and Greece. I used cod, and that's what I'm recommending here, but other firm white fish will work, like halibut or sea …
Eggplant Parmesan, classic Italian comfort food ~ layers of crispy fried eggplant, marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan. Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorites to order when I'm out for Italian. I usually go for eggplant Parm or linguine with clams. When I recently visited my daughter in New York, we had eggplant Parmesan ~ twice …
Classic Cioppino recipe, the iconic San Franciscan-style seafood stew made with tomatoes, wine, spices and herbs.
Crispy Onion Parmesan Chicken ~ easy, crispy and juicy chicken made with mayonnaise, parmesan and canned fried onions, on the table in 30 minutes.
Tortilla pie is a layered casserole of tortillas, seasoned ground beef and cheese, topped with cream of mushroom soup and salsa. Easy weeknight comfort food with Mexican flavors.
A spicy and creamy Cajun pasta dish with blackened shrimp and andouille sausage. Do you have a dish that you always order at a favorite restaurant? I do, and it's Creole Pasta at this lovely little bistro in our new neighborhood. I crave it and I wish I could try something else from the menu, but I …
Summer is winding down, school is starting across the region and soon I'll be back to subbing at the high school. Not ready. I'm still unpacking, rummaging through boxes trying to find things and adjusting to our new neighborhood. It's been fun exploring and getting to know my way around. Just can't get my head …