Cooking Method: Frying

Chicken Schnitzel

We had an Octoberfest dinner. My brother-in-law Russell was in charge and made the dinner. It was fantastic. He made saukraut and bratwurst, chicken schnitzel and breaded Emmentaler Cheese. It was quite the Smörgåsbord (yes, I know that's a Sweedish word!).

By Leslie Blythe

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Oranges, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
I have lots of fresh herbs in the garden and decided to create this pork tenderloin recipe using some oranges. It's very flavorful and tender. I love cooking in cast iron skillets.

By Leslie Blythe

Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets

I've written about Chick-Fil-A before. I am not a fan of Chick-Fil-A as a company. They have a 65 year history of doing business according to Biblical principles. Enough said....

Unfortunately, their chicken is really good. Instead of patronizing this restaurant, I make it at home.

By Leslie Blythe

Saturday Salad

My brother-in-law, Russell, sent me this Saturday Salad recipe that he made. Little did he know, I've made this salad for years. It's one of my all time favorites. I prepare everything ahead in the morning. It's from “The Cuisine of California” by Diane Rossen Worthington, which was given to me by my friend Barbie. The chicken breasts are first marinated and then baked, and the juices from the baked chicken are used as the basis the fragrant vinegar-garlic dressing.

By Leslie Blythe

Pork Tonkatsu

Pork Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish of deep fried pork cutlet, which typically placed on a bed of shredded cabbage. It is served with Tonkatsu sauce which a type of thick Japanese Worcestershire sauce that uses pureed fruit as a main ingredient.

By Leslie Blythe

Zucchini Patties

These zucchini patties are really latkes. There was a restaurant in Pasadena called Hamburger Hamlet. One of their most popular appetizers was called Zucchini Zircles, fried with Italian herbed breadcrumbs served with tangy apricot sauce, chipotle salsa and ranch dressing. The Apricot dipping sauce, is divine.

By Leslie Blythe

Lentil Salad

Try this Lentil Salad. Lentils are a powerhouse of nutrition. They are a good source of potassium, calcium, zinc, niacin and vitamin K, but are particularly rich in dietary fiber, lean protein, folate and iron.

By Leslie Blythe

Pecan Crusted Tilapia

This Pecan Crusted Tilapia is light and crispy. Tilapia are low in saturated fat, calories, carbohydrates and sodium, and are a good protein source.

By Leslie Blythe

Smashed Tiny Potatoes

Smashed Tiny Potatoes are roasted, smashed, and fried to crispy perfection!

By Leslie Blythe

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are light, tangy and delicious. They really need syrup of some kind because there is no sugar added to the pancake batter.

By Leslie Blythe