Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook
Turn store-bought pizza dough into pretzel pockets. They are filled with ham and Swiss cheese and topped with everything bagel seasoning. These soft and chewy sandwiches are delicious for lunch or dinner. Pretzel bread transforms an ordinary ham and cheese sandwich into something deliciously fresh. It requires a little more time than sandwiching things in between two slices of bread, but the results are worth …
This Chicken Chorizo and Shrimp Paella is a Spanish rice dish that is infused with saffron and loaded with goodness. It’s versatile. You can dress paella up or down for a weeknight dinner or for company. Paella (translates to frying pan) originated in Valencia, Spain. It’s considered the country’s national dish. 19th century Valencian field workers were credited with the origin of the dish. They …
Large casserole macaroni with ham and peas in a cheesy Alfredo sauce makes a quick 30-minute meal. This is a great way to turn unused deli ham into a main dish. Update: This post was updated on January 10, 2021 with new images, but the blog content remains the same. The recipe has also been updated since its original publication on October 2013. Avery, a two-year old …
This easy New England Shrimp Boil with Mussels is a feast to behold. It has it all: potatoes, onion, corn, Portuguese sausages, hot dogs, shrimp and mussels. This is an easy one-pot meal that never disappoints! Having lived in central and eastern Massachusetts most of my life, summertime is synonymous with seafood. We seafood lovers take advantage of the abundance of fresh seafood during this …
Simple ingredients simply prepared can make the best meals. This Easy Pork Roast with Vegetables is a regular at my dinner table. With roasted potatoes, carrots, onions, and Brussels sprouts, it is a hearty and satisfying meal. This post was originally published on December 2012. It has been updated with new content and pictures. Hi friends! If you’re looking for an easy family dinner idea, …
Chuck Steak Roast is an easy, budget-friendly meal the entire family will love. The chuck steak is slow-roasted with vegetables until fall-off-the-bone tender. Can we talk about the crazy weather over the past weekend? It’s the second week of January in New England, and the temp soared to 68°F. How crazy was that!? A welcome kind of crazy though. It definitely put everyone in a …
Sautéing the chicken first makes this Chicken Vegetable and Rice Soup extra flavorful. It is nutritious and packed with vegetables. And it’s a soup that hits the spot any time of the year. Update: This post was originally published in 2020. Most of the original content is below, but it has been updated with an added Recipe Highlight section and additional images. Minor changes have …
One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey (with or without cheese) is a hearty, comforting family meal. This pasta in a beefy tomato sauce is a budget-friendly dish that is satisfying and light on your wallet. Every time I have American Chop Suey, it brings me back to my elementary school cafeteria. It was there that I had my first taste of the classic New England pasta dish, …
Kick up dinner a notch with Beer-Braised Salisbury Steak. Beef patties are braised in a beer-infused mushroom and onion brown gravy until tender. Serve with mashed potato for a satisfying meal. My family is always happy when Salisbury Steak hits the dinner table. Beef patties braised in a beer-infused mushroom and onion brown gravy until tender is pure comfort food. And because this meal is …
What’s not to love about Coconut Chicken Tenders with Sweet and Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce? These tenders chicken are covered in a crunchy coconut and panko coating. They are easy to make and delicious to eat! For a fun appetizer spread, serve with my Fried Hot Stuffed Cherry Peppers or Shrimp Wonton Chips! Hi friends! It is a little sad to see summer slowly slip away. …
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