The dressing on this salad is out of this world. I wanted to eat it with a spoon. It is a little sweet and a little tangy and mixes perfectly with the richness of the feta and crisp sweetness of the pears. Fabulous! I messed with the original recipe a bit because of family food… Continue reading Pear and Feta Salad
Category: Dinner
Gourmet Red “Smashed” Potatoes
When my sister Amy was little, she called mashed potatoes "smashed" potatoes. I think every kid does for a while. But, poor Amy had siblings and parents who thought it was so cute when she said it, that we told her it was correct. Adamantly we insisted that she was right and people who said… Continue reading Gourmet Red “Smashed” Potatoes
Baked Chicken Kiev
When I asked my dad what he wanted for his birthday dinner, he responded with a gleam in his eye "I love chicken Kiev". I'd never even heard of chicken Kiev before, so I went to work finding the perfect recipe for it. Nothing I found seemed quite right on its own however, so I… Continue reading Baked Chicken Kiev
Marinated Baked Pork Chops
Why buy expensive marinades when making your own is so easy? And, you can control the ingredients - add a little heat, spices or whatever you fancy! Take this simple, basic marinade and let your imagination run wild! The key to tender flavorful pork chops is not to over cook them. If they are gray… Continue reading Marinated Baked Pork Chops
Smothered Pork Chops
My husband and I were supposed to have an all day date today. We had tickets to see Tran-Siberian Orchestra and then were given two passes to a food and wine festival tonight. Unfortunately, my son woke up this morning sick. Like...you know...sick. Not the best way to be awakened on a Saturday morning. Bleah.… Continue reading Smothered Pork Chops
Butternut Squash Ravioli
This is not a "homemade" meal. I mean, I had to boil the water, but that's about it. Sometimes - I just am not feelin' it when it comes to dinner time. Frequently that happens to fall on Friday night. Costco to the rescue. The other day I was there and stopped by one of… Continue reading Butternut Squash Ravioli
Easy Chicken Marinade
This is a quick and easy way to make delicious, flavorful chicken. I use fresh lemon and herbs, but if all you have is the green lemon juice bottle and some dried spices - they'll work in a pinch. Serve up with some rice and veggies. Perfect, simple, fast meal. Photo of the completed meal… Continue reading Easy Chicken Marinade
Gourmet Pumpkin Soup
This soup is GORGEOUS! It's also delicious. How much salt you need will greatly depend on what kind of chicken stock you use. Don't add all your salt at the beginning! After it has simmered, taste it with a clean spoon and decide if you need any more salt added beyond 1/2 teaspoon. Serve with… Continue reading Gourmet Pumpkin Soup
Tonya’s Turkey Chili
What better to serve a big crowd than some delicious chili? I'm not a big fan of the normal kind of chili, with beef and beans - bleah. Here's my take. Don't be fooled by the turkey into thinking this chili lacks flavor. It is packed full of spices and loaded with hearty taste. As… Continue reading Tonya’s Turkey Chili
Creamy Chicken and Rice
This basic recipe is on the back of a soup can. I added broth instead of water and a couple other spices, but pretty much I was feeling uninspired last night. This still turned out very tasty (according to my family) - the rice was almost the consistency of a risotto. I used frozen peas… Continue reading Creamy Chicken and Rice
Bakerlady 