These sweet & savoury chicken wings got rave reviews from the family with my husband saying “you could serve these to anyone!” whatever that means, lol! I served them with Simple Creamy Coleslaw and Cucumber Salad. Ingredients: 1 kg raw chicken wings 5 Tbsp packed brown sugar 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp garlic powderContinue reading “Dry Rub Chicken Wings”
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Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole
I wasn’t feeling well last night so I needed something quick and easy made with things I had in the house, and this was the result. Perfect because all you do is mix the ingredients together in a big pot, toss into a baking dish and cook for 20 minutes – and you have dinner!Continue reading “Classic Tuna Noodle Casserole”
Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
This amazing sauce is a non-spicy version of a peri peri sauce and works on chicken, pork or steak. Ingredients: 1 red pepper, diced 1 small red onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, halved 2 tsp paprika 1/2 c olive oil + 2 Tbsp 1/2 c vinegar 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepperContinue reading “Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Sauce”
Summer BBQ Chicken Sandwich
This is a very quick, light dinner that my family enjoys in the summer time. The sauce made from Worcestershire, mayonnaise and lemon is what makes it. I can’t resist taking pieces of chicken and just dipping them in it. Serve with raw veggies or mexi-coleslaw on the side. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, pounded thinContinue reading “Summer BBQ Chicken Sandwich”
Homemade Bolognese Sauce
This sauce is super easy to make and tastes so authentic with the red wine mixed with the fresh herbs. Serve over a broad pasta like linguine, fettuccine or silky egg noodles. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 whole onion, diced 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 c red wine 1/2Continue reading “Homemade Bolognese Sauce”
Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings
This is yet another recipe clipped from a newspaper article a couple of decades ago that made its way into regular rotation. I had to halve the recipe though, because if memory serves, the article was about cooking for fire fighters in their station and the recipe was enough food to feed an army. YouContinue reading “Hungarian Pork Stew with Dumplings”
Swedish Meatballs
These delicious, traditional Swedish meatballs are great served over garlic rice, mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Meatballs: 1/2 large sweet onion, grated 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1/2 c bread crumbs 1/2 c milk 1 egg 1 lb lean ground beef 1 lb ground pork 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp groundContinue reading “Swedish Meatballs”
Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts
I modified this recipe from one that is featured in Frances Mayes’ book “Everyday in Tuscany”. She’s a consummate foodie and likes to include recipes in her many books about life in Italy. Marinade: 1/2 c olive oil 1/2 c white wine 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Rub: 1/2 c chopped italian parsley 4 garlicContinue reading “Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts”
Italian Bean & Kale Soup
I’ve been obsessively reading books by Frances Mayes, who wrote the biographical Under a Tuscan Sun, which was made into a movie with Diane Lane (note: the movie is not at all the same as what really happened). Her passion for everything Tuscan, from art to gardening, to cooking, to decorating, has me inspired andContinue reading “Italian Bean & Kale Soup”
Breaded Chicken Breasts
Simple and easy, pair these yummy breaded chicken breasts with roasted vegetables, rice or pasta. I use the thin fast-fry chicken filets from the grocery store but it’s not that much harder to buy chicken breasts, place them between two pieces of saran wrap and beat them thin with a meat mallet. Ingredients: 1 lbContinue reading “Breaded Chicken Breasts”
