Fried Panko Crusted Zucchini

Fried Panko Crusted Zucchini

Just in time for those Christmas eve or Christmas day celebrations, I thought I would share a recipe for a quick and easy appetizer that you could make to hold your family and friends over until the big meal. Fried zucchini is one of my guilty pleasures, but I have tried multiple batters that kind [...]

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

Well today is the first day of winter and it is time to hunker down and eat some comfort food. Yay! To me one of the most comforting foods is a moist and savory meatloaf. For my meatloaf recipe, I venture away from the traditional recipe just a little bit as I like to use [...]

Eggnog French Toast

Eggnog French Toast

With Christmas day less than a week away I thought I would share a breakfast recipe inspired by the season.  I got the idea for this french toast when my mom made something similar to this a few years back. It is the perfect Christmas morning breakfast, combining traditional french toast with the seasonal favorite, [...]

Roast Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Roast Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream Sauce

This recipe for hot roast beef sandwiches is really quite easy and it makes for a great weeknight dinner. The secret here is the horseradish cream sauce, the melted Havarti cheese and the hint of garlic on the toast.

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese

Nothing quite says comfort food like a bubbly batch of homemade macaroni and cheese. The noodles in this recipe bake in a creamy two cheese sauce, topped with buttery toasted breadcrumbs. It is the perfect accompaniment to a holiday ham but if you’re a macaroni and cheese fiend like me, its great all by itself.

Broiled Cajun Prawns

Broiled Cajun Prawns

This recipe for Cajun shrimp is quick and easy. They make a great weeknight dinner and can also be a delicious appetizer if you are throwing a party. While they are tasty on their own, they are also great with a little melted butter or some cocktail sauce.

Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Flank Steak

Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Flank Steak

For anyone that is planning a holiday party this year, or any special occasion, this stuffed flank steak recipe is a show stopper. It is stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, spinach, pancetta and goat cheese. It is seared and then cooked to perfection in the oven.

Jalapeno Crab Dip

Jalapeno Crab Dip

As I have mentioned before, I love dips, all kinds of dips. I think they are the perfect appetizer for parties, they are easy to make and can feed several people. With the holiday season upon us I set out to create a new dip. I came up with this spicy, creamy crab dip that [...]

Homemade Potato Chips

Homemade Potato Chips

I love potato chips. I think it is that salty crunchiness that leaves me craving them. After realizing that I bought a 10 pound bag of potatoes, I thought what the heck, lets make some potato chips! I have tried to make potato chips on countless occasions, and they have never had that crunchy bite [...]

Simple Roasted Red Potatoes

Simple Roasted Red Potatoes

Roasted red potatoes are one of my tried and true favorites for side dishes.They are easy to make and complement almost any dish. This recipe for red potatoes is pretty basic, just calling for a few staple seasonings, but the result is potatoes that are savory and crispy on the outside and buttery and soft [...]