Acini may be new to you. It is tiny pasta shaped like salad macaroni noodles. The dish will sit on a buffet table in a chafing dish without loosing its texture or flavor. Great dish for home too. Can be multiplied many times. Print Recipe Chicken Breasts with Acicini Prep Time 1/2 hour…
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Crab-Stuffed Shells with Peas and Leeks
This is a great casserole for company. Serves 12, delicious and can be done ahead of time and in the oven while serving appetizers. Print Recipe Crab-Stuffed Shells with Peas and Leeks Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 leeks white and light-green parts only9 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup peas2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt1/2…
Coconut Shrimp
This is one of our favorite dishes when we go to Mexico. Now you can enjoy it in the U.S. too! The recipe is written for one serving so just start multiplying by the number on your guest list. Print Recipe Coconut Shrimp Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings Ingredients 5 large shrimp3…
Pretzel Dogs
These are a fun and easy treat for all ages. They are somewhat time consuming but worth every minute. The directions call for wrapping them around a hot dog or sausage, but they are also delicious in the traditional pretzel shape to be dipped in mustard or beer cheese soup. Get creative and have fun….
Beef Bourguignonne
This will be the best beef stew you will ever eat! It calls for cooking and serving the potatoes separate from the stew. We have always included them in the stew, feel free to make your choice. It will be delicious either way. Print Recipe Beef Bourguignonne Cuisine French Prep Time 25 minutes Cook Time…
Chicken Salad for Sandwiches
This recipe is a treasure. It has so many applications you will find yourself using it over and over again. Once the salad is made it can be stuffed in miniature cream puffs for appetizers, spread on croissants for a delicious lunch, stuffed in a toasted pita with some sprouts for another refreshing sandwich idea. …
Cream of Tomato Soup
This is the best tomato soup you will ever taste. If you are fortunate enough to be able to grow your own tomatoes it is also an excellent way to get them used up. I make it all but the cream and freeze it to be used on a cold winter day, add the whipping…
Panzanella Salad
This is a no lettuce salad with grilled vegetables, it also features bites of grilled baguette. You definitely don’t have to worry about it wilting. It’s a perfect side dish for Tuscan Lemon Chicken also found on this site. Print Recipe Panzanella Salad Cuisine Italian Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings servings Ingredients 3…
Grilled Tuscan Lemon Chicken
So many ways to cook chicken, yet we are always looking for a new recipe. Here is a way to cook a whole chicken on the grill. It needs time to marinate but the actual cooking time is relatively short. If you marinate the day before you still have a terrific meal that can be…
Sea Food in pastry Sea Shells
This recipe was originally designed to be cooked in ramekins. You can do that for a delicious entrée, but if you want to dress it up , make your own “dish ” with a pie crust on a sea shell for that extra “wow” affect. Print Recipe Sea Food in pastry Sea Shells Course…
Pistachio-Crusted Chicken Breast w/Raspberry Sauce
When you want to pull out all the stops and impress family and friends with a special meal, this would be high on your list of choices. It is reasonably simple to make and combined with a side of Parmesan risotto, and a lovely green vegetable you have a presentation that will be remembered long…
Easy Parmesan Risotto
Risotto is usually a high maintenance side dish. This recipe eliminates almost all the “baby sitting” and your guests will never suspect you skipped all the tedious stirring.