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…

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…

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!

Herbed Cheese Popovers

Boursin-style cheese and herbs melt into the batter, making these popovers very special.

High Hat Popovers

Popovers are fun!  They’re a nice change from your basic dinner roll when you are in a festive mood.  There are special ‘popover pans’ but they are not required.  They will rise and shine in a cupcake pan just as well.   A food processor doesn’t beat in enough air for the desired lightness, so use…

Corn Bread (enhanced)

You will love this extra moist cornbread.  It’s a great partner to serve with Fabulous Chunky Chili, also found on this blog!

Corn Chowder with Clams

This is an all time favorite recipe.  For years we made it the night before Thanksgiving since it was easy to have on the back of the stove while making all the preparations for the next day’s feast.  Ever since Jason built his pizza oven we have spent Thanksgiving eve eating delicious pizza at his…

Broccoli-Onion Casserole

This casserole is part of the McGowan Thanksgiving feast!  No casserole, no feast, it’s as simple as that.  I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Eggplant Parmigiana

This is one of my very favorite Italian recipes.  Eggplant is so hearty it is almost steak-like.  The melding of the flavors of the marinara, cheeses and eggplant are outstanding.  One recipe mentioned layering slices of zucchini in with the eggplant ! The dish is a perfect addition to a buffet table, excellent lunch entre, and…

Chipped Beef on Toast

There is a story to go with this recipe.  It was one of Joe’s favorite weekend breakfasts, or Saturday lunch.  He would request it often and almost as often make it himself.  One weekend we had Jason’s children over and grandpa Joe fixed chipped beef on toast. ” What did you call this?”, they shouted! “This isn’t…

Chicken a la King

This is an old time family meal.  A simple rue,  stirred around pepper and mushrooms and chicken and poured over biscuits or toast.  It’s easy, a good use of leftover chicken, or a cooked chicken from the deli, and it will warm your heart for sure. Print Recipe Chicken a la King Prep Time 30 minutes…