Pork (or Venison) Schnitzel
Cafe Mozart is a restaurant that was started in Durand, Wisconsin in 1987 by Eva-Maria Coughlin and her husband George. Their specialty was German cuisine. I had this when I was visiting my brother-in-law in Ohio this summer. His brother Dean came over and made this Pork Schnitzel. It was outstanding, everyone loved it. The key to this particular recipe is to marinate the meat in the fridge overnight in lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, bay leaf, which is rubbed into the meat. The meat is pounded thin, then dredged in flour, dipped in beaten eggs, and coated with breadcrumbs. It is then fried in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. It's incredibly tender and delicious.
By - Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Bacon-Wrapped Apricots Stuffed with Pistachios and Mozzarella
Bacon-Wrapped Apricots Stuffed with Pistachios and Mozzarella is a delicious appetizer that combines sweet, savory, and salty flavors. The recipe involves dried apricots poached in a spiced sherry vinegar, stuffed with pistachios and mozzarella, and then wrapped in bacon for a simple yet unforgettable party snack.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
Hard Cider Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Onions
Hard Cider Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Onions is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for autumn. The beef chuck roast is braised in flavorful hard cider and beef broth with mushrooms, carrots, and onions until it is fall-apart tender. The resulting gravy is rich and savory, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. You can serve over/alongside creamy mashed potatoes or herbed wide noodles.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 5 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole
This family-friendly Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and delicious casserole dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It is made with ground beef, corn, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese, and it is topped with a layer of crispy tater tots. The casserole is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as black beans, spinach, or onions, to the beef mixture. You can also use different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Colby.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Apple Cheddar Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Apple Cheddar Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinaigrette is a delicious and hearty salad that is perfect for a fall meal. It is made with a variety of flavors and textures, including sweet apples, sharp cheddar cheese, savory chicken and bacon, and crunchy walnuts. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing ties all of the flavors together perfectly.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Monterey Spaghetti
Monterey Spaghetti has a creamy sauce made with sour cream and Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, spinach, and crispy fried onions. It is thought to have originated in the Monterey Bay area of California, and is named after the Monterey Jack cheese that is a key ingredient.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Lemon-Mustard Sauce
Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Lemon-Mustard Sauce is delicious and easy to make and is a perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is light and flavorful. It’s also relatively healthy, as it is low in fat and calories. The sauce would work on chicken as well.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach
Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a good source of protein and fiber. The soup is made with lentils, tomatoes, spinach, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and cumin. If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon. You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprouts
This is an easy sheet pan dinner for a busy weeknight that uses 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage and Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage. It’s is so simple. You halve the Brussels sprouts and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then put them on a baking sheet with the sliced sausages and sprouts. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 3 Servings
Meatloaf Roll
This is Nadiya Hussain’s Meatloaf Roll. We watched an episode of her show on Netflix and my husband made it the next day. I really don't like meatloaf, but I have to say it is outstanding. It is a hybrid of three British classics: beef Wellington, sausage roll, and Scotch egg. Her trick is to brush the puff pastry with watered-down marmite before wrapping it around the meat, which gives it a subtle umami flavor. You can make it ahead of time and bake later in the day.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 8 Servings
