Easy and delicious bowtie pasta with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto sauce. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time.
Lentils, chick peas, and lots of fresh vegetables are simmer in an aromatic broth seasoned with cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. If you like, top each serving with a dollop of yogurt, chopped mint, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hearty one-bowl meal.
An excellent chunky pasta sauce with beef, pork, lots of vegetables and tons of flavor. Freeze any unused portions for later use. If you have fresh herbs, you may substitute 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil for the dried basil in this recipe.
My grandmother and mother made these cakes for years. They are moist but don't contain eggs. Applesauce is the secret ingredient. I sold these at bake sales for years and we had many customers who returned every year just to get one.
Here's an old-school gumbo with shrimp, sausage, bacon, okra, the holy trinity, and a roux that is painstakingly stirred and cooked into a warm chocolate color, to deepen and enrich the flavor. Serve this over hot cooked rice.
Lemon-infused salmon is served over angel hair pasta with a richly aromatic puree of roasted red peppers, jalapeno peppers, Parmesan, cilantro and chicken broth.
Creamy and savory, this pie is filled with cream of chicken and cream of potato soups, along with a bit of thyme. It cooks up thick and hearty full of chicken and mixed veggies.
An easy salad to make with a bag of salad greens, pineapple, bacon bits, nuts and toasted coconut. Use fresh pineapple, if you can, and substitute toasted almonds for the macadamia nuts, if desired.
Rich, hearty steak soup has chunks of tender round steak, potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn, all simmering in a flavorful tomato-flavored beef broth.
This recipe makes the best naan I have tasted outside of an Indian restaurant. I can't make enough of it for my family. I serve it with shish kabobs, but I think they would eat it plain.
A delectable prime rib roasts to perfect doneness under a coat of flour and rock salt. Served with mushroom-wine gravy, this impressive roast will delight your guests and family. Prepared horseradish, mashed potatoes, and green beans make great sides.
Shrimp, white beans, red onion, and fresh tomatoes are tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and served over salad greens for a simple and tasty option for lunch or dinner.
This is a wonderful, tangy, spicy soup that sort of resembles split-pea. I sometimes add grilled chicken breast or cooked and cubed sweet potatoes for texture. Have fun with it!