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…
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…
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.
Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches
This is a perfect way to make sliders for a crowd! They are easy to assemble, can be done ahead, and a hit for all ages, meeting all the requirements for a large gathering.
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
I think most of us think we are eating something decadent when we choose homemade mac and cheese, now add lobster to the dish and you’ve really gone over the top. This recipe is not complicated, so when you are ready to indulge, go for it!
Fabulous Chunky Chili
Why would anyone make chili when its so easy to open a can? Because it tastes better and it’s fun to do! This recipe may be cut in half, but you will love having extra chili in the freezer:)
Rose Bowl Beans / Lima Beans and Ham
This was one of Joe’s favorite recipes to cook and to eat. It was definitely one of his specialties, and we all love it! Traditionally made on New Years Day with the ham bone from Christmas dinner, lima beans and ham was re-named Rose Bowl Beans. It’s good any time you want to feed a…