Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Half-and-Half

Description Dinner doesn’t have to take forever–prove it with this fast and delicious shrimp scampi recipe. Ingredients ½ (16 ounce) package linguine pasta 4 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons Pinot Grigio wine 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or to taste ½ cup half-and-half ¼ cup finely … Read more

Baja-Style Chicken Bowl

Description For a little extra flavor, add the salsa while cooking instead of after. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 ounces diced cooked chicken ½ cup frozen corn 1 red bell pepper, sliced salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup cooked brown rice ½ cup salsa ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Instructions … Read more

Baked Pork Chops and Rice

Description Growing up, this was a staple in my home. This is a great recipe because the pork and rice cook in the same dish. The rice is flavorful and the pork chops come out nice and tender. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, diced 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste 6 thin bone-in … Read more

Easy Chicken Tetrazzini

Description A delicious recipe given to me by my sister, Ruth Clark. This is a favorite with my kids and their friends. The recipe is easy to double. Ingredients 1 pound cooked and drained spaghetti 5 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 2 ¼ cups water ¼ cup … Read more

Risotto with Truffle and Parmesan

Description I created this recipe because there is nothing quite like creamy, savory rice. It is so delicious and filling, it can be a meal in itself! You do need to tend to the stove for 30 minutes for stirring, but it is definitely worth the effort. I used regular milk (not cream) and it … Read more

Moist Baked Pork Chops

Description For perfectly prepared pork chops (preferably bone-in) you must brine them for at least 1 to 2 hours and pick chops that are at least 1/2 to 1-inch thick. The success to this dish is the brine for moistness. There are many brine variations out there for what flavor you are wanting to accomplish … Read more

Garlic and Onion Burgers

Description This recipe makes very flavorful burgers. The secret is refrigerating the meat after adding the other ingredients. Use ground round or sirloin for the best results. Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup minced onion 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian-style … Read more

Peanut Noodles

Description A really easy recipe that tastes equally good served hot, warm, or cold. Good for a packed lunch. Fettuccini or spaghetti both work great! Ingredients 8 ounces spaghetti 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white parts only) 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root ⅓ cup peanut butter ¼ cup soy sauce … Read more

Curried Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Description This chicken and broccoli casserole is my 13-year-old son’s favorite dish and the one he requests for every one of his birthdays. It is very good and combines the creamy texture of the cheese sauce with the crunchy texture of the corn flakes. It is a standby meal and easy to make, freeze, and … Read more