Lobster Thermidor

Description This stunning lobster dish is surprisingly simple to make. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a creamy white wine sauce, then topped with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden. Ingredients 1 medium (1 1/2 pound) cooked lobster 2 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 ⅜ cups fresh fish stock ¼ cup white … Read more

Beef Burgundy Casserole

Description This dish is also known as Beef a la Bourguignon; this is a French preparation method associated with the cuisine of the Burgundy region of France. The dishes are characterized by meats braised in red wine, usually garnished with mushrooms, small onions and bacon. Here is a casserole version, sans bacon. Ingredients 2 pounds … Read more

Pork Carnitas

Description Many find carnitas a little dry or flavorless. These have a great, distinctive flavor and are requested by friends and family over and over. Serve with warm, fresh tortillas and salsa. Ingredients ¼ cup vegetable oil 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 onion, chopped 1 clove … Read more

Homemade Phyllo (or Filo) Dough

Description I’m no expert at making phyllo dough, but the good news is, despite that, I still managed to achieve some fairly excellent results, and suspect you will as well. And it’s way more fun than buying it frozen from the store. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading 5 teaspoons olive oil … Read more

Chinese Pepper Steak

Description A delicious meal, served with boiled white rice, that’s easy and made from items that I’ve already got in my cupboards! My mother clipped this recipe from somewhere and it became a specialty of mine; however, I’ve been unable to find the original source. Ingredients 1 pound beef top sirloin steak ¼ cup soy … Read more

Sweet and Sour Chicken I

Description Pan fried chicken cubes served with a sweet and sour sauce. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved) ¼ cup cornstarch 1 ¾ cups water, divided ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup distilled white vinegar 2 drops orange food color 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch cubes … Read more

Braised Corned Beef Brisket

Description You have never had corned beef like this and if you try it, I truly believe you will never go back to the traditionally ‘boiled’ beef. This recipe was given to my mother-in-law during WWII by her Jewish boarding house owner and it has become a treasured family recipe. Unlike the commonly boiled corned … Read more

Classic and Simple Meat Lasagna

Description Whole wheat noodles and lean ground beef make this tasty favorite a little lighter. Ingredients 12 whole wheat lasagna noodles 1 pound lean ground beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese 2 … Read more