Modern Comfort Food
Seared Scallops with Orzo and Rice Pilaf features golden brown and juicy sea scallops with a white wine and butter sauce. I serve the scallops with a orzo and rice pilaf. And, this whole recipe cooks in only thirty minutes. Sometimes, I serve this meal …
Steak Diane with Mushrooms and Thyme is a special occasion dish full of tender filet mignon and a creamy mushroom and thyme sauce. This is a terrific dish to serve on Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve. Also, this is a great Valentine’s Day dinner. …
Mini Appetizer Lobster Rolls with Tarragon and Chives are the perfect size to serve at holiday parties. After all, everyone loves lobster rolls, so they’re perfect for entertaining. These rolls are filled with creamy lobster salad, that’s dotted with tarragon and chives. Of course, you …
Classic Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs is a family favorite meal at our house. The whole recipe takes a little over an hour, and tastes great reheated the next day. In fact, I made them this morning and simply reheated it right before we were ready …
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies are peanut butter cookies dipped and filled with semisweet chocolate and sprinkled with nuts. If you love that classic peanut butter and chocolate combo, these are the cookies for you. Best of all, these cookie can be made in just a …
Italian Pasta and Bean Soup with Parmesan Cheese is a family favorite at my house. It is a hearty soup filled with ditalini pasta, cannellini beans, homemade tomato sauce, homemade chicken stock, onions, carrots, celery, fresh oregano and thyme, and Parmesan cheese. Lately, this soup …
Birria Tacos with Cucumber Salad is my take on a traditional Mexican taco from the Jalisco region of Mexico. Lately, they are very trendy here in the United States. They are typically served with the tortillas dipped into the sauce, and then seared until they’re …
Chicken Burritos with Avocado Crema are a new family favorite at our house. They are filled with slow cooked black beans, rice cooked with chicken stock, and spice covered grilled chicken. Also, they’re served with two sauces, a chipotle sauce and an avocado crema. The …
Bacon and Jalapeno Cheese Biscuits are biscuits that are full of bacon, jalapenos, and Monterey Pepper Jack cheese. Not only are these biscuits delicious, but they’re also super quick to make. In just about thirty minutes, from start to finish, you can make these super …
Rigatoni with Artichokes and Basil Pesto is a meatless pasta dish that is full of flavor. Along with the artichokes and pesto, the rigatoni is tossed with roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and bocconcini mozzarella. To make life easier, this recipe uses frozen artichoke hearts, and …
