Meat

Enjoy some yummy meat dishes!  Whether you like chicken, pork, beef or lamb, you will find a recipe that you enjoy!

Orange-and-Mustard-Glazed-Ham

Orange and Mustard Glazed Ham

Orange and Mustard Glazed Ham is an easy and flavorful main dish perfect for any holiday meal! Just mix together the orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl, and toss over a good quality spiral cut ham. Next, warm it in the […]

 
Herb Roasted Turkey

Herb Roasted Turkey

Our Herb Roasted Turkey is the answer to that age old question. How do you make a Thanksgiving Turkey without stressing out in the process? Holiday dinners are so stressful that countless movies and TV shows have been created around that theme. From “Friends” to “Everybody Loves Raymond” and many […]

 
Middle Eastern Spiced Sloppy Joes

Middle Eastern Spiced Sloppy Joes

Middle Eastern Spiced Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on a classic American dish. Joe loves to make and eat Sloppy Joes. He makes big batches of them and divides them up to freeze into smaller portions. A few weeks ago, he made a big batch. When we tasted them, […]

 
Hot Dogs Topped with Sauerkraut and Capers

Hot Dogs with Sauerkraut and Capers

Hot Dogs with Sauerkraut and Capers are a ramped up version of the most basic party food. Inexpensive, yet filling and fun to eat. Hot Dogs are the All American food. There is nothing wrong with just throwing a hot dog on the grill and slathering it with mustard and […]

 
chicken-cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty, satisfying and delicious meal. It is easy to make, but at the same time it has a rich complexity of flavor. Surprisingly, it only takes about an hour to whip up even though it tastes like a dish that you cooked all day long. The […]

 
pork-milanese

Pork Milanese

Pork Milanese is a thinly pounded and breaded pork chop that we sauté in olive oil and top with a simple salad of arugula, tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Its an easy way to transform a simple pork chop into an elegant dinner. You can use veal or chicken in place […]

 
buffalo-style-chicken-wings

Buffalo Style Chicken Wings

Buffalo style chicken wings are a must have on any game day party menu. This preparation of the chicken wing is an American classic. For the best flavor use an unbreaded chicken wing cut into two sections. Chicken wing sections are the flat and the drumette. Most people throw the […]

 
chicken-piccata

Chicken Piccata

Chicken Piccata is a classic dish that you can find on many restaurant menus across the country. Its so quick and easy to make, so why not make it at home? There’s no reason not to have a restaurant quality meal at home on a weeknight! When I make chicken […]

 
pork-tenderloin-with-mustard-sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce is a tasty and elegant meal that you can cook quickly for a nice dinner at home. This recipe is perfect for just two people, but is also a party pleaser. You can make it when you are entertaining a group of friends. Pork tenderloin […]

 
pork-braciole

Pork Braciole

Pork Braciole is a celebratory dish in our house! This year we are making it for Christmas dinner. It does require some work in advance, but then you just put it in the oven to cook. Serve it with a side of pasta and a salad and dinner is complete. […]

 
chicken-marsala-over-spaghetti-squash

Chicken Marsala over Spaghetti Squash

Chicken Marsala over Spaghetti Squash is a rich and satisfying dish. It makes the perfect intimate dinner for two, but can be a great dinner party entrée as well. It is a variation of traditional Italian scaloppini dishes, of which there are many varieties throughout Italy. What is Chicken Marsala? Scaloppini is […]

 
pork-chop-mushroom-gravy

Herbed Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

Herbed Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy reminds me of the fall season. The pork chops are marinated with fresh thyme, rosemary and sage, then seared to perfection. While the pork chops rest, we make a quick mushroom gravy that’s seasoned with thyme and finished with a touch of cream. We […]