Creamy Chicken & Corn Skillet Chicken breasts, sweet corn and crisp bacon cook in a garlic cream sauce with a little lime juice. Searing the chicken first gives it color, then a gentle simmer finishes it in the sauce. The recipe makes four servings. Rice, mashed potatoes or bread work […]
Main Dish
Grilled Steak Salad
0 commentsGrilled Steak Salad This steak salad combines sliced ribeye or sirloin with arugula, tomatoes, avocado, grilled red onion and blue cheese. The onion softens on the grill while the steak rests, so you can assemble the salad just before serving. One pound of steak makes four salad portions. Allow about […]
Cuban Mojo Chicken
0 commentsCuban Mojo Chicken This version of Cuban mojo chicken uses orange and lime juice, garlic, cumin and oregano to season bone-in, skin-on thighs. Roast the chicken skin-side up, then add chopped red onion, herbs and lime wedges just before serving. Plan for at least an hour of refrigerated marinating before […]
Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets
0 commentsCheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets These pita pockets combine ground beef, mushrooms and onions with melted mozzarella. A cool parsley-and-dill sauce goes on top just before serving. The cheese is in the filling; the sauce is made with sour cream or Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Cook the mushrooms until […]
Asian Glazed Salmon
0 commentsAsian Glazed Salmon This salmon gets its sweet-salty coating from honey and soy sauce, with rice vinegar, ginger and garlic to keep the glaze from tasting one-note. The sauce cooks in a separate pan, then goes over the fish at the end. Start with dry fillets and give them room […]
One-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne
0 commentsOne-Pan Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Penne This one-pan pasta combines chicken, penne and a sweet barbecue sauce with honey, garlic and smoked paprika. The pasta cooks in the sauce rather than in a separate pot, so it needs regular stirring and enough liquid to soften. Choose a deep pan with […]
Garlic Bread Pasta
0 commentsGarlic Bread Pasta I was inspired one evening when I had a leftover loaf of garlic bread and a box of pasta sitting in the pantry. I thought, why not merge the two flavors my family already loves so much? The pasta is tossed with garlic butter, Parmesan and parsley, […]
Chinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
1 commentChinese Ground Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry Ground beef, cabbage, carrots, and onion cook in one skillet with a sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin. Fresh ginger and garlic give the vegetables plenty of flavor, while sesame oil goes into the sauce at the end. Chop the vegetables […]
Ultra Creamy Japanese Tamago Sando
0 commentsUltra Creamy Japanese Tamago Sando This egg sandwich filling is made with hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, a little sugar, and milk or cream. Mash the eggs finely for a smoother filling, or leave a few small pieces for texture. The photos show the filling in soft brioche-style buns. You can also […]
Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Pan Sauce
1 commentPork Chops with Creamy Bacon Pan Sauce These pork chops are browned in the same skillet used to cook the bacon. Chicken broth loosens the browned bits from the pan, then cream and Dijon mustard turn them into a sauce to spoon over the chops. Use boneless chops about an […]

