Okay, I know it has been awhile since I put on a new recipe out there but summer was spectacular. So in my defense – here we go. 2 – 2 1/2 lbs. of stewing beef cut into 1-1 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 cup flour 1 tbsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 4…
Shepherd’s Pie As Only Don Can Make
Okay, this is usually attributed to the Irish and Don being anything but, made this the very best totally comfort food you might wish for. Irish or not! 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped 3/4 tsp. salt, divided 1/2 tsp. black…
Don’s Hollandaise Sauce
I have raved about this sauce of his, but give it a go, you will use it on almost everything…..true. All you have to do is read some of my raves. 3 egg yolks pinch of salt pinch of sugar 3 drops of Tabasco sauce pinch of dry mustard juice of half a fresh lemon…
Chicken in a Creamy White Wine Sauce
Oh my! If you want a dinner to die for, this is it. Don made this last night and you could lick the plate (your Mom won’t let you). It is super delicious. 2 large chicken breasts salt and pepper to taste 1/4 tsp. garlic powder small bowl of flour for dredging 1 tbsp. olive…
Easiest Macaroni and Cheese Ever
Believe me, this is not the usual recipe I make, but it is good, fast and easy. We did enjoy it. 3 cups whole milk 3/4 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp. butter 3 tbsp. flour 1 lb. good cheddar cheese, shredded, for a much better flavour (not cheese slices for sandwiches) 1/4 lb. Monterey Jack…
Great Italian Tomato Sauce
Kelly was coming for dinner the other night, so Don made this up and believe me, this is awsome. Much nicer than most tomato sauces. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil pinch of red pepper flakes 2 crushed garlic cloves 3/4 chopped onion (optional) 1 tsp. fresh chopped oregano, divided 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil,…
Cauliflower Rice and Oven Baked Trout
Don, our own private Chef, made this the other night and I wanted you to try it as well. It is absolutely yummy. This recipe is for two. If more at your table, just adjust the amounts. 1/2 medium head of cauliflower. cleaned, cored and cut into 2 inch wide florets (makes 2 1/2…
Double Cornbread with Cheddar Cheese
This is my second cornbread recipe. There are a few subtle changes but, believe me, it is super good and tasty. Don put this together and I told him, I may have to quit the baking side of this marriage. Vegetable oil spray to spray the loaf pan with.( 8 1/2 inch loaf pan works…
A Really Tasty Shepherd’s Pie (Yummier Now With Subtle Changes)
This is the 1,829 recipe on my site. Enjoy! This recipe is great when having company and the meal is more on the casual theme. This recipe will serve 6, but you can easily double the ingredients to serve 12. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1…
Lemon Pistachio Cake With Special Topping
I have, over the past gazillion years, done a lot of baking. This one is a cheater though, so bear with me on this. (I don’t always cheat). It is one of the tastier cakes with the special topping and I know you will make it….over and over again. 1 Betty Crocker lemon cake mix…