I still think this is Melissa’s favorite meal I make. It’s really quick and easy and taste’s great with or without the chicken.
Grandma’s Roast Beef
Salting the meat for this recipe and letting it sit overnight helps season the meat and developed more flavor. To get a good crust and tender meat without overcooking, sear the roast on the stovetop and then finished it in a low oven.
Coconut Shrimp
Let’s face it who doesn’t like coconut shrimp. This recipe is easy and tasty!
Pumpkin Ravioli with Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce and Balsamic Drizzle
How Italian can I get, making pumpkin ravioli for our Thanksgiving starter? Warm with the scent of toasted hazelnuts and the perfect combination of pumpkin, rosemary, and sage. Sweet and savory hand-in-hand.
Best-Ever Barbecued Ribs
There are ribs, and then there are ribs: succulent, tender beauties that’ll make you look like the neighborhood pitmaster. These are those ribs, courtesy of the best and only recipe you’ll ever need.
The Yummiest Pulled Pork
Pork simmered in root beer makes all the difference. Topped with your favorite BBQ sauce, it’s sure to bring rave reviews
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Linguine with clam sauce should be packed with flavor: nicely garlicky and a little spicy. Most of all it should taste of fresh, delicious clams with the unmistakable tang of the sea. Fresh, in-the-shell clams are the key to getting this true clam flavor, and tiny littlenecks are the tenderest.
Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Orange Brandy Sauce
A quick soak in an orange juice brine infuses the chicken with lots of flavor. You’ll need a total of about 9 medium oranges for this recipe unless you buy fresh squeezed juice.
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
The classic Vietnamese summer roll is as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat: plump shrimp, fragrant herbs, and rice noodles bundled in a soft rice paper wrapper. For a twist, try substituting Honey Ginger Chicken or Grilled Sesame Beef for the shrimp. Serve the summer rolls with one or more dipping sauces such as Nuoc Cham or Pineapple Lime Dipping Sauce.
Asian Glazed Braised Short Ribs
We loved the short ribs at Taka in Asbury Park. Melissa and I are on a mission to make some just as good at home!
Janines Crab and Artichoke Dip
Janine’s signature dish, this yummy appetizer is always a crowd pleaser!
Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms and Gorgonzola
Chicken Marsala is my favorite food. I recommend serving this version over mini penne, but any pasta shape will do.
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Dried Cherry Mustard and Herb Crust
This is a fantastic recipe to serve company if they are lamb fans. It’s soooo good you’ll wind up eating a ton more than you would expect.
Gingered Peach Cornish Hens
This recipe is so good that after I made it for Melissa she told me she loved me after only 2 weeks of dating. It’s great paired with wild rice and candied carrots.
Blackened Fish
Spicy and delicious this recipe will clear your sinuses. It’s also great with snapper!
Spring Stew
Peas, parsnips and mustard greens make this delicious stew fresh and yummy.
Kriss Beef Short Ribs
This is a great recipe if you have a dutch oven and the short ribs are so soft and tender.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These are a nod to my years in Maryland where I learned to LOVE crab!
Spice Rubbed Turkey for a Crowd
This is the best turkey recipe EVER! It’s a bit more prep work than most, but you will NOT be sorry.
Halibut with Mango Salsa
I make a double quantity of the salsa because it’s hard not to “taste” it while you wait for the fish to marinade. The colorful entrée is pretty enough to serve to company.