I encountered this lovely dish on the Greek island of Kythera, and have been working to perfect it ever since my return. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! INGREDIENTS: 1 large eggplant (approx. 2 lbs) 3 tbsps olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 pound tomatoes, chopped 1…
Category: entrees
Sheet Pan Shrimp Dinner
Sheet pan dinners are my favorite on busy nights, and this one is absolutely delicious! Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, shucked and kernels removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 cloves garlic, minced Zest of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving 1 1/4…
Soy Glazed Meatloaf
I absolutely love the sweet and salty combination of this dish. You can easily make this a sheet pan meal by baking diced potatoes and veggies with it. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground pork 1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 tbsps soy sauce 4 tbsps hoisin sauce 1 tbsp Sambal Oelek 1/3 cup East Asian-Style Sauteed…
New England Crab Rolls
After spending the summer in New England eating lots of lobster and crab rolls, I of course arrived back home to the extreme heat of Louisiana with a hankering for a cold crab roll. Since I don’t have access to peekytoe crab (like they do in Maine), I began the crab roll recreation using imitation…
Sandy’s Crockpot Chicken Pasta
Our friend Sandy introduced us to this super simple recipe packed with flavor that she discovered online! I love a meal that only needs a few ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1-2 cups chicken breasts16 oz Olive Garden Salad Dressing¼ cup parmesan cheese¼ tsp pepper8 oz cream cheese16 oz penne pasta, cooked/drained DIRECTIONS• Place chicken breasts in bottom of…
Ina Garten’s Weeknight Bolognese
This was a family favorite that I discovered on the Food Network site. Easy to make and goes well with really any preferred pasta – we have had it with shells, bow ties, and thin spaghetti. Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/weeknight-bolognese-recipe-1924746 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra to cook the pasta 1 pound lean ground beef…
Spicy Tamale Pie
Wow-za! This savory recipe packs some serious flavor. The corn bread brings a little sweetness to its salty and spicy counterparts. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 pound ground beef 1 diced large poblano/jalapeno pepper (your choice) 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (we used Restaurant Style Medium Tostitos brand) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper ½…
Shipwreck Dinner
I discovered this gem on AllRecipes.com, and it is a hit with the family. Not all healthy, but definitely delicious!! Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 cup milk 1 cup frozen peas 1 cup frozen corn 1 teaspoon seasoned salt…
French Onion Pasta
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons butter 1 large yellow onion (or 2 small onions) 1/8 cup sherry 1/3 cup white wine 3 sprigs fresh thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1 box penne 3 cups beef stock or broth (1 box) 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese Directions: Melt butter in a…
Chef Simeon’s Gumbo
I used to think making a gumbo was intimidating, but it is actually super easy. Here is our best recipe yet for a chicken and sausage gumbo. Ingredients: 1-2 lbs chicken thighs 1 package andouille sausage 8 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3/4 container – Guidry’s Trinity (onion, celery, bell pepper) 2…
