Bacon and Potato Chowder This satisfying Bacon and Potato Chowder is comfort food in a bowl. The soup packed with potatoes, corn, and vegetables in a rich and cheesy broth. This soup is so filling, it can be a meal on its own. A good side dish would be some cheddar biscuits. Ingredients for…
Main Course
This is my collection of main courses, it includes lunch and dinner items. Special occasion meals, including my favorites, Italian, American and Mexican cuisine.
Soft Ground Beef Tacos
Soft Ground Beef Tacos These soft ground beef tacos have seasoned ground beef, soft flour tortillas, plenty of shredded cheese, and lots of tasty toppings. They are a great appetizer or light meat. You can make this into a more filling meal with a generous serving of my Enchilada Rice. Ingredients For the Ground Beef…
Fried Ground Beef Tacos
Fried Ground Beef Tacos Are you ready for Taco Tuesday? These Fried Ground Beef Tacos have seasoned ground beef, lightly crispy taco shells, shredded cheese, and lots of tasty toppings. They are a great appetizer or light meat. You can make this into a more filling meal with a good serving of my Buttered Corn. …
Sausage and Mushroom Quiche
Sausage and Mushroom Quiche Quiches are the quintessential brunch menu item. This sausage and Mushroom Quiche has a rich, delicious custardy filling with eggs, cream, cheddar cheese and gruyere cheese. It’s a perfect item to take to your next potluck, along with my Bacon and Mushroom Quiche. Both are super quick and easy to make…
Lazy Chicken Parmesan
Lazy Chicken Parmesan This is not your traditional chicken parmigiana. This Lazy Chicken Parmesan has all the flavors of the traditional chicken parmigiana, without the hassle of deep frying each chicken breast. In many ways it’s better than the original version because it’s more tender, and has fewer calories. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon…
Chicken and Sour Cream Enchiladas
Chicken and Sour Cream Enchiladas One of my very favorite menu items at El Torito Restaurant is their Chicken and Sour Cream Enchiladas. I’ve been searching and searching for a similar recipe with no luck. Most of the recipes I found have diced green chilies, or an enormous amount of sour cream…enough sour cream to…
Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce
Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce These Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce are comfort food at its best. They are made with corn tortillas, plenty of melty cheddar and jack cheeses, and a thick Rojas (red) enchilada sauce. What is a good side dish for enchiladas While, the Chicken Enchiladas with Red Sauce are absolutely satisfying…
Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast Recipe
Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast Recipe Do you ever see packages of thinly sliced chicken breasts in the supermarket and wonder what to do with them? The main advantage to using thinly sliced chicken is that it takes less time to cook, so you’ll have dinner on the table in much less time. Here is a…
Gigli Pasta
Gigli Pasta (Aka Campanelle Pasta) Also known as Campanelle, Gigli Pasta has a pretty bell shape with ruffled edged. It looks like a little flower or bell. It’s the ruffled edges that makes this pasta an idea choice to go with a variety of sauces. It goes with everything from delicate cream sauces and pesto…
Pimento Cheese Chicken
Pimento Cheese Chicken This Pimento Cheese Chicken recipe is bursting with flavor. Spicy, seasoned chicken is topped with a blend of four cheeses (cream cheese, cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella) and pimentos. You’ll be happy to know that this recipe is on my low-carb and keto friendly list of recipes. This Pimento Cheese Chicken is filling…
Vesuvio Pasta
Vesuvio Pasta Named after the still active volcano in Naples, Italy (Mount Vesuvius), Vesuvio Pasta resembles in the infamous volcano. The pasta is shaped in a short, wide spiral. The shape is perfect to hold a variety of sauces. Where to Buy Vesuvio Pasta You can find Vesuvio Pasta online, at Trader Joe’s, or if…
Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs
Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs These Apricot Glazed chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and full of delicious flavor. You will not believe how easy it is to prep them. Then, pop them in the oven and relax. You can even prep them the day before. What you’ll need for the Apricot Glazed Chicken Thighs: 2 lbs…