Cooking Method: Simmering

Orange Spiced Carnitas

Orange Spice Carnitas are cooked slowly on the stovetop until the meat is very tender and juicy. This recipe can also be done in a slow cooker.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 - 12 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

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

Sloppy Joes

A Sloppy Joe is a sandwich, originating in the United States, consisting of ground beef, onions, tomato sauce or ketchup and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun. It's a loose meat sandwich!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Lemony Rosemary Chicken Skillet Dinner

Lemony Rosemary Chicken Skillet Dinner is a delicious meal using one pan. Great for a busy weeknight meal.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Lemony Lentil, Tuscan Kale and White Bean Salad

Lemony Lentil, Tuscan Kale and White Bean Salad is a great make-ahead weekday lunch. The kale benefits from marinating in the lemony vinaigrette.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Coulibiac of Salmon

Coulibiac of Salmon is a relatively easy and elegant entrée for a dinner party. A coulibiac is a type of Russian pirog usually filled with salmon, rice, mushrooms, onions, and dill and encased in a puff pastry shell.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 45 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Croque Monsieur

The Croque Monsieur is a baked or grilled ham and cheese sandwich that is served in many French cafés and bistros. Traditionally made with Brioche-like bread, or with normal butter bread, but with a soft crust, slathered with bechamel sauce and topped with grated cheese. Croque Monsieur is translated as "crunch sir."

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 2 Sandwiches

Chicken Guvech

Chicken Guvech is a traditional Turkish stew made in an earthenware pot. You can use any kind of pot to make this delicious stew.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas

Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas a classic English pub lunch. Serve with a pint of lager.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 55 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings