Modern Comfort Food
Homemade Cheese Ravioli with Bolognese Sauce is one of our favorite pasta dinners. I start this dish by making my rich and delicious Bolognese Sauce. My recipe makes a lot. So, I always have some tucked away in my freezer. Then, I make my homemade …
Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip is one of our favorite springtime appetizers. I start this dish by braising convenient frozen artichoke hearts. Then, I cook some fresh baby spinach. Finally, I mix the veggies with cheeses and microwave it or bake it. We like this dip …
Spaghetti Florentine with Chicken and Spinach is one of our favorite springtime meals. I start this dish by roasting some chicken breasts. While the chicken cooks, I make a light Alfredo sauce. Then, it all gets tossed together with fresh baby spinach, Parmesan, and lemon …
Orange and Roasted Chicken Salad is one of our favorite winter salads. I start this recipe by roasting some boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Then, I toss it with sliced oranges, goat cheese, red onions, pistachios, mint leaves, pomegranate arils, and spring greens. Finally, I drizzle …
Crispy Orange Caramel Chicken is one of my family’s very favorite dishes. I have been making this dish regularly for many years. I start this dish by frying chicken until it’s very crispy. Then, I toss it with a sweet orangey caramel sauce. This is …
Four Cheese Dip with Crostini is one of our favorite winter appetizers. I start this dip by mixing together four different cheeses: mozzarella, Italian fontina, Boursin, and cream cheese. Then, I mix in Firelli hot sauce, garlic, basil, and tomatoes. Next, I bake this dip …
Cuban Sandwich Potato Skins are one of our favorite winter appetizers. I start this appetizer by baking potatoes. Then I fill them with ham and cheese and bake them some more. Finally, I top them with sour cream, scallions, pickles and yellow mustard. Basically, these …
Pork Quesadillas with Mango Salsa are filled with tender pulled pork, peppers, onions, hot sauce, and Monterey Pepper Jack cheese. Then, I top them with a delicious Mango Salsa. We like these quesadillas for several reasons. First of all, I like making big batches of …
Coconut Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Chili Sauce are one of our favorite appetizers. In fact, this appetizer is so hearty that we often have it as a main course. I start this appetizer by marinating some chicken breasts for just a few minutes. I’ve …
Pulled Pork Nachos with Cheese Sauce are one of our favorite appetizers. Actually, these nachos are so hearty that they make a great main dish. I start this dish by braising a large pot of pork butt. I make enough of this pulled pork for …
