Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Bacon makes everything taste better. Right?!? Well, I think it does! I always ordered the same dish Spaghetti Pomodoro, which is basically spaghetti tossed with a fresh tomato sauce. Simple … Continue reading
My Mom’s Salmon Croquettes (Salmon Patties)
Another great childhood memory of mine is mom’s salmon patties or croquettes as they are called in the south. These little cakes are delicious! You can substitute the salmon in the … Continue reading
Shepherds Pie or Cottage Pie
And a Happy St Paddy’s to ya! Tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day and Shepherds Pie it tis! Or Cottage Pie it tis! What’s the difference you ask? Well, Cottage Pie is made … Continue reading
Irish Beef Stew
Beef stew Irish style. I love beef stew, who doesn’t right? It’s almost St. Paddy’s Day, and the nights are not showing any signs of Spring. Today is a beautiful day, … Continue reading
Frittata
It is Monday morning and lucky me it’s a holiday! The house is quiet, and the coffee is brewed. I think I will make a Frittata. The great thing about … Continue reading
Monday Meatloaf
It’s Monday, and meatloaf is what’s for dinner. There are so many different recipes for meatloaf that it really depends on what area of the country you grew up in … Continue reading
Baked Pork Chops, SHAKE’N BAKE Style
My mother never used SHAKE’N BAKE but evidently my mother-in-law did. It was early in my marriage when I asked her for her famous “pork chop” recipe that her son was always bragging … Continue reading
Hungarian Beef Patties
The nights are getting chilly and it’s time to break out that comfort food! This is at the top of the list from the men in my family. When my boys get home … Continue reading
Chicken Roll-Ups
These are great for dinner parties. They make a beautiful presentation and are so filling! Any veggie can be used as well as any cheese. I used yellow squash, since … Continue reading
Baked Fish
This dish took along time to perfect. I am very stubborn when it comes to baking or broiling fish. There is nothing worse than retrieving a beautiful piece of fish from the oven … Continue reading