Cuisine: American
Chicken Saltimbocca
Saltimbocca (alla Romana or Roman-Style) is an Italian dish made of veal lined or wrapped with prosciutto and sage; marinated in wine, oil. This dish is also popular in southern Switzerland. My friend Melanie made this Chicken Saltimbocca, which is the American version that uses chicken instead of veal, spinach instead of sage and is rolled up and cooked in stock or you could use white wine. Saltimbocca in Italian means 'jump in your mouth’.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Hot Dogs in Puff Pastry
My brother David sent me a box from Omaha Steaks for my birthday last month and there were these jumbo hot dogs. Then I saw that Ina Garten made hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry, which really should be called Hot-dogs à la Pâte Feuilletée. I had no buns, but I did have and ALWAYS have frozen puff pastry. So of course, I made this for dinner because - Je t'adore hot dogs!
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 2 - 4 Servings
Oven Baked Fried Chicken
If you want crispy chicken without the mess, this Oven Baked Fried Chicken is the answer.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lobster Rolls
Lobster Rolls are one of my favorite things to eat while on the east coast. It’s heaven in a bun. The lobster roll was originated at a restaurant named Perry's, in Milford, Connecticut, as early as 1929.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet
This Cornbread in a Cast Iron Skillet is slightly sweet and buttery. The cast iron skillet which is heated up in the oven before adding the batter gives it a crunchy crust.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 -10 Servings
Sticky Balsamic Ribs
These Sticky Balsamic Ribs are sweet and tangy. You can finish them in the oven under the broiler or on the grill. Make sure you have plenty of napkins!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 8 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.
- Yields: 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!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
This Chocolate Angel Food Cake is light as a feather! I saw it on Trisha Yearwood's TV show and had to make it. It's delightfully light and fluffy and topped with powdered sugar and strawberries.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Super Easy Mac & Cheese
Super Easy Mac & Cheese is perfect to get your kids involved in dinner. One of the things I am passionate about is getting kids interested in cooking. Over the years, I have taught many kids how to make simple meals. They can learn math skills, practice fine-motor coordination, make choices about nutrition, and practice basic cooking techniques. They can learn about different countries and traditions by making foods from around the world. It's also a great way to get families together in the kitchen. If you get kids cooking at an early age, chances are they will continue this good habit as they grow. I happen to collect Macaroni & Cheese recipes. I ran across this one and thought it would be perfect for kids to make. Just make sure you are there to help or supervise the pasta boiling part!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
