La Scala’s Chopped Salad

This La Scala's Chopped Salad a copycat version of this famous salad, created by the owner of the La Scala restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1950's. It's a classic chopped salad.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Dijon & Dill Creamed Pea Sauce

This Dijon & Dill Creamed Pea Sauce is so simple to make and would work well on both chicken and fish.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Oven-Fried Chicken

Fried chicken is a mess to make. After watching an episode of the Barefoot Contessa, I decided to try it. It’s called Oven Fried Chicken, which you fry in the beginning and then finish it in the oven. It’s not nearly as messy as the full fried version. It's crispy and moist and goes really well with mashed potatoes.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 6 Servings

Rosemary Focaccia

Try this Rosemary Focaccia, which is an Italian flat bread similar to pizza dough. I made this one in a cast iron skillet.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 40 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: Makes 1 loaf

Roasted Lemon Chicken with Green Beans and Potatoes

Roasted Lemon Chicken with Green Beans and Potatoes is the perfect one pan meal for a busy weeknight. It can't get any easier!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Edamame Orzo Salad

Edamame Orzo Salad is a light and refreshing pasta salad. The lemon vinaigrette makes it.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Dublin Coddle

Dublin Coddle is an Irish dish which is often made to use up leftovers. It usually consists of layers of roughly sliced pork sausages, bacon, sliced potatoes and onions.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Irish Soda Bread

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: Makes one loaf

Green Bean and Barley Chicken Casserole

This Green Bean and Barley Chicken Casserole is a recipe from Country Living. It seems that most Southern recipes have a crunchy topping. This one is particularly delicious because it uses cheese crackers.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Leek Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

Years ago, I made this Leek Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing recipe for my husband who loved it. Over the years, he has asked me to make it again, but I couldn't remember where I got the recipe. Well, I found it! It’s in Gourmet LA: A Collection of Fresh and Elegant Recipes (1989). The Junior League cookbooks are generally excellent.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings