Archive for the Category ◊ Dinner ◊

Moist, tender beef bathed in a smooth, thick sauce with a wonderful taste, perfect for dipping bread into.   This was already a family favorite, but with this last variation it was declared perfect and DONE!  This recipe takes a bit of time to prepare, but it is so worth it.   Save some prep time by buying pre-cut veggies. more…

After eating this tasty, quick and easy meal your family may exclaim “poulet magnifique!”  An added bonus, it’s a nice stress reliever because you get to beat the chicken with a mallet for a few minutes.  Kid’s room not cleaned? BAM!  Neighbor’s dog on your lawn again? BAM!  Boss cut your staff? BAM! BAM! BAM!  Okay, let’s not get carried away.  Seriously though, smashing the chicken to the right thickness is the only difficult part of this recipe. more…

I enjoyed this dish one night a local Italian place - they may be a franchise, I don’t know.  It was quite tasty and I decided to try and come up with my own version.  It’s not quite as good as theirs, but it was well received at the table, and not too hard to prepare.  As usual, I cheated and bought pre-cut veggies when possible.  Yes, I pay more for them - but my time is worth more to me than the extra I pay. more…

If you happen to be one of my Twitter pals, you know I am always on the look out for ideas for my Tuesday night dinners.  Tonight’s meal was suggested by @fiveforefun.  It is truly awesome, and even better for me it’s quick and easy.   This is a delicious chicken dish with a creamy sauce that has a nice kick to it.  Sure to be a hit it your table. more…

A great tasting sourdough sandwich loaded with meat, cheese and grilled veggies.  This is another favorite in my house, though not everyone likes the veggies - kids can be so picky sometimes.  Depending on how you grill them, these can be ready very quickly.  The ingredients call for separate onions and peppers, I usually cheat and buy a pack of pre-cut veggies.  In the Austin area grocery stores they are labeled as “Fajita Vegetables”. more…