California Chicken Casserole
This casserole is a variation of a recipe that my mom used to make when I was growing up. It was a chicken and broccoli casserole. While that one wa...
Category: Main Dishes
Steak Salad Recipe
I absolutely love this steak salad recipe. I’ve been ordering it at Brio for several years, and I can’t believe how easy it is to make at home. Plus...
Homemade Pizza Sauce and Crust
As a parent, there are moments in your life when you realize that your child has surpassed you in some way. These moments can occur even when children are...
Grilled Steaks
As the weather starts to change from winter to spring, we get excited about getting outside and firing up the grill! My husband does a great job as grill-...
Merriss’ Grilled Chicken
My husband spent two years in North Carolina, serving a mission for our church. During that time, he was introduced to wonderful Southern cooking. T...
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken fried steak is a guilty-pleasure type comfort food. It’s not something that I eat often, but it’s really yummy once in a while. ...
Balsamic Cherry-Glazed Pork Chops
These pork chops are moist and tender with a subtle, sweet, cherry flavor. I baked mine in the oven, but you could easily grill them instead. Add th...
Quick and Easy Baked Chicken Strips
These chicken strips are moist and tender, and the coating is delicious! They’re easy to make, and I usually have all the ingredients in my pantry. ...
Baked Chicken Taquitos
When my children, were growing up, they loved taquitos. My daughter, Jessica, was particularly fond of them, so I would buy the frozen ones for eveni...
Mongolian Beef
I can’t begin to claim that I’m an expert in Asian cuisine, but I know I like it. This beef dish combines the delicious flavors...
Tetrazzini
Tetrazzini is a creamy, rich, hearty pasta dish, full of wonderful flavor. It can easily be prepared ahead, so it’s a good meal for special occasion...
Chicken and Rice (Spanish Style)
This delicious dish is a one skillet wonder! If you have an oven-safe, covered skillet, you can make an entire meal in one pan. What could be better...
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is one of those dishes that sounds intimidating to make, but is really pretty simple. There are several steps, but if you follow the order...
Quick Quiche
This quick quiche recipe is basically a cheater’s version of quiche, but it tastes wonderful. The base of an authentic quiche is heavy cream, cheese...
Chicken Cordon Bleu
This is our family’s traditional New Year’s Eve dinner. Over the years, we’ve experimented with different methods for making these delic...
Black Beans (Feijoada) and Rice
If you’ve ever eaten at a Brazilian restaurant, or you have Brazilian friends, or you’ve been to Brazil, you’re already familiar with feijoada...
Red Wine and Rosemary-Braised Short Ribs
These ribs make a great winter-time meal. They roast in a very hot oven for an hour and a half, and make the house smell delicious and feel cozy....
Scrambled Egg Casserole
This homemade scrambled egg casserole makes the perfect brunch dish for Christmas morning. You can prepare it the day before, so all you need to do on Chr...
Roasted Chicken
The skin on this roasted chicken is crispy, and the meat is juicy and tender. The seasoning blend makes it savory and delicious. Rub it on...
Turkey Pot Pie
This is a delicious way to use that leftover holiday turkey and gravy.
Simple Lasagna
This isn’t an authentic Italian recipe, it’s just the way I make it. … But, come to think of it, my great-grandparents were Italian immi...
Shredded Chicken Enchiladas in Green Chile Sauce
These creamy, cheesy, enchiladas hit the spot on a cold evening. Serve them with fresh salsa and some guacamole, and you’ll love them! I love to coo...
Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken
I got the recipe for these delicious Sweet and Sour Baked Chicken Thighs several years ago, when a group of women from our church compiled a cookbook. My ...
White Apron Meatloaf with Piquant Sauce
Meat loaf is one of my comfort foods. My mother used to make a variation of this recipe when I was growing up, and I made it for my children when the...
