Hubby’s Split Pea Soup
Hubby’s Split Pea Soup. I hated split pea soup until I met my husband. The canned Campbell’s soups that are prevalent in the grocery stores […]
Recipes by Main Ingredient
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos. Saturday morning breakfasts are usually more filling at my house than the quick weekday on-the-go breakfasts. On the weekends, I like to […]
My Favorite Ultimate Nachos
My Favorite Ultimate Nachos. Who doesn’t like a colorful, heaping plate of nachos? Tortilla chips are draped with chile con queso sauce, sprinkled with black […]
Salmon Pineapple Cranberry Quinoa Salad
Salmon Pineapple Cranberry Quinoa Salad. This salad is a bit tropical in flavor. It’s a great use for leftover cooked salmon. Some pineapple chunks and […]
Chicken Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Manicotti
Chicken Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Manicotti. If you are looking for an example of an “elegant” comfort food in the form of a pasta dish, this […]
Black Bean Brown Rice Burrito
Black Bean Brown Rice Burrito. As you are likely aware, I’m a huge fan of burritos, tacos, and enchiladas. My Black Bean Brown Rice Burrito […]
Red Chicken Chili with Beer
Red Chicken Chili with Beer. It’s been a fairly mild winter here in the Washington, DC area. The week of Christmas was met with mild […]
Easy Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
Easy Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza. When you’re in a hurry, what’s quicker and more satisfying than a tasty flatbread pizza? This flatbread pizza starts with a […]
Mini-Toasts with Roast Beef, Brie and Onion Jam
Mini-Toasts with Roast Beef, Brie and Onion Jam. For my first posting of 2016, I’d like to offer a celebratory party “nibble” recipe to welcome […]
Sage Apricot Pecan Cornbread Dressing
Sage Apricot Pecan Cornbread Dressing. Recently, my husband roasted a whole duck for a special dinner. Normally, we would accompany the roasted duck with a […]
Hunters Chicken
Hunters Chicken. If you asked me what is my favorite chicken dish from my childhood, it’s Hunters Chicken. My mom used to make this dish […]
Pomegranate Pear Martini
Pomegranate Pear Martini. My husband came up with this very refreshing and gorgeous deep magenta-colored cocktail. It’s a favorite of mine for a number of […]
Grilled Chicken Havarti Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Havarti Sandwich. It’s one of my favorite sandwiches that is served at the Great American Restaurants Group. GAR locations are great for classy […]
Fish Tacos
Fish Tacos. My succulent Fish Tacos are pretty versatile. Make them with a firm-fleshed fish such as salmon, tuna, halibut, cod, or haddock. Serve on […]
Smoky Shrimp over Polenta
Smoky Shrimp over Polenta. Sweet and succulent shrimp are draped in a smoky tomato sauce and served over sauteed polenta slices. This is one of […]