Category Archives: Dinner Time

Veggie Wellington – Mushrooms, Spinach, Roasted Butternut Squash

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Sandy

This has great eye appeal and it tastes great. Basically, you cook each of the ingredients independently and cool, then assemble and bake. Serves 8-10 1 sheet of Puff Pastry – Keep frozen until all your ingredients are cooked. 1 … Continue reading →

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Meatball Bourguignon aka Meatball Burgundy

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Sandy

This is a Alyce Shultz’s recipe and her boys love it. It is their all time favorite and most requested dinner for a birthday or celebration! Thank you Alyce for sharing this recipe with me. Meatballs 1 pound of ground … Continue reading →

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Pork Rib Roast Herbs de Provence with Mashed Potatoes and Mango Sauce

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Sandy

Bring the Rib Roast to room temperature. Preheat oven 400 degrees Wash and pat dry with paper towels. Place on roasting rack. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs de provence Place in oven uncovered in 400 degree oven … Continue reading →

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BBQ Chicken Portabello Pizza

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sandy

In the best of plans, before I leave for work in the morning, I marinade the mushroom caps in a ziplock back and upon returning home from work, they are ready to go. 8 large portabello mushroom caps – marinade … Continue reading →

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Moussaka – Eggplant Casserole

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Sandy

Inspired by Bobby Flay’s Moussaka Throwdown, I had to give it a go.  2 medium eggplants salt Meat Sauce: 1 pound ground lamb (or you can use a mixture of beef and lamb) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tsp greek seasoning … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken with Rosemary and Orange Marmalade

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients •2 whole 2-pound chickens •¼ teaspoon salt •¼ teaspoon pepper •3 tablespoons olive oil •2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves •6 tablespoons Grand Marnier (or Wild Turkey with 1 T marmalade) •3 tablespoons fresh orange juice •2 tablespoons brandy •2 … Continue reading →

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New York Steaks

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Sandy

New York Steaks I use a cast iron skillet and heat it on the stovetop.  Turn the oven on to 400 degrees and let it warm up.  Rinse the steaks in water and dry on a paper towel.  Season with … Continue reading →

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Meatloaf – Ground Beef

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Sandy

I guess when it is a bit cold outside, immediately I reach for comfort food.  We had meatloaf as a kid once a week.  It was easy fast, feed the crowd and my mom could stretch the meat by adding … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Sandy

We don’t have to talk about comfort do we?  You know this is the main reason you eat mac and cheese.  When you need a little warmness in your tummy.  This is adult comfort food with the Blue Cheese.  If … Continue reading →

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Roast Beef – Beef Tenderloin, Sirloin, Ribeye, or New York Strip

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Sandy

I love prime rib, but you can easily use sirloin.  I remember reading in one of my cookbooks, if you want to cook better, start out by buying better quality food.   That holds true for a wonderful roast.  So, … Continue reading →

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