Category Archives: Sauces

Christmas Dinner 2017

Christmas is a week away and I have finally settled on my Christmas Dinner Menu. My favorite entree for Christmas Dinner has always been Prime Ribs of Beef.  This year I decided to get away from the ALWAYS and do … Continue reading

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Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella, Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Prosciutto

Here is a delicious chicken dish that is sure to please your guests. It not only tastes great but also looks really beautiful when sliced and placed on each diner’s plate. This is also a perfect dish for a buffet. … Continue reading

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Christmas Dinner 2016

Christmas is less than two weeks away and if you haven’t planned your Christmas Dinner here is a suggestion that will knock your Reindeer Socks off. Much of this dinner can be made a day in advance and finished on … Continue reading

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Easter Brunch

The Leg of Lamb is ordered (smittysmeatsandwines.com) and so is the Ham (honeybakedham.com) now all I have to do is the grocery shopping and begin the preparations for our Easter Brunch. This year we will be having 10 people for … Continue reading

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Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres

The holidays are upon us and that means  a lot of parties and entertaining. Here are a few Hors d’Oeuvres that are perfect party food. Much of the work can be done in advance so you won’t be spending a … Continue reading

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Burgers and Ribs and Beer Can Chicken, OH MY!

The 4th of July is just a few days away and I will be firing up the Weber to grill up some delicious traditional 4th of July fare.  Here are some of my favorite grilling recipes guaranteed to make you … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve Casual Dinner – Pulled Pork Soft Tacos

Here is a great menu for a casual New Year’s Eve Party. What’s so great about this menu is that I can make all of the accompaniments the day before and cook the roast on the day of the party.  … Continue reading

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French Bistro Christmas Dinner

  I have been dreaming of Paris lately and, even though we can’t be in our most favorite place on earth for the Holiday, I am going to bring Paris to our home for Christmas by serving a French Bistro … Continue reading

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Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

Today was the day to have a Must Go Dinner.  You all know what that means:  Cook whatever is in the refrigerator and have it for dinner making way to restock for the week. When I was pulling out ingredients … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Banh Mi

On our recent trip to Chicago, we ate at the wonderfully delicious Gage Restaurant.  It’s in the heart of the City on Michigan Avenue directly across from The Art Institute.  We’ve eaten there in the past and decided to revisit … Continue reading

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