Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin
Shrimp and Crab Au Gratin is a luxuriant, elegant and impressive main dish that can be prepared ahead, making it ideal for a make ahead dinner. Delicate, sweet shrimp and lump crabmeat are baked with sliced mushrooms and artichoke hearts in a velvety smooth cheese sauce spiked with sherry and mustard. This scrumptious seafood au… Read more »
Mushroom Pâté
Earthy and savory, luxurious Mushroom Pâté will soon be part of your regular recipe rotation. Made with dense, meaty cremini mushrooms (baby portabella), it’s easy to prepare, too! And, this scrumptious vegetarian pâté is so full of deep umami flavors, even your meat-eating friends will love it. One night, I had guests coming in from… Read more »
Turkey Mushroom Pie with a Spinach-Brown Rice Crust
This Turkey and Mushroom Pie is an easy to prepare, healthy and clever way to use up leftovers, including roast turkey (or chicken) and rice. One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. Every year I challenge myself to create at least one new leftover recipe. You can peruse My Favorite 8 Thanksgiving… Read more »
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Meatball Ratatouille
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Meatball Ratatouille is an easy to prepare dish that combines sausage meatballs with the Mediterranean flavors of eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini, tomato, onion, garlic and basil. My cousin Barb Keller, whom I refer to as the queen of the crockpot, was nice enough to share this delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Mediterranean Meatball… Read more »
Sheet Pan Chicken with Mushroom-Onion Sauce
Hearty Sheet Pan Chicken with Mushroom-Onion Sauce is a hearty, flavorful dish that will warm you up on a cold winter’s night! I enjoy making “sheet pan” recipes – those multiple ingredient dishes that are prepared all in one sheet pan (basically a rimmed cookie sheet). These recipes are definitely in my wheel house –… Read more »
Zucchini Noodles with Ground Pork Sauce
Even though last week I said I was posting my last zucchini recipe for this fall, I made my Zucchini Noodles with Ground Pork Sauce for dinner this week, and my husband Robert said I HAD to post it – he liked it that much! I love zucchini noodles. Not only are they are a… Read more »
Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato and Zucchini Pie
Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato and Zucchini Pie is the perfect end-of-summer dish to prepare with the fresh bounty from your garden or your favorite farmer’s market. At the end of summer, I love creating flavorful and colorful dishes with all the fresh vegetables and herbs that are at their peak. And, this Mushroom, Spinach, Tomato and… Read more »
Shrimp Tostadas
In this recipe for Shrimp Tostadas, sautéed shrimp, mushrooms and onions are layered atop crispy corn tortillas, along with salsa-flavored cream cheese, fresh guacamole, shredded cheese and lettuce. A fresh, colorful and easy weeknight dinner! One time Robert and I were invited to a local benefit where corn tortillas were being made from scratch during… Read more »
Seafood Lasagna
Seafood Lasagna – creamy, cheesy deliciousness that’s super easy to prepare with no-boil lasagna noodles. I love crab and shrimp, especially when paired with a cheese sauce. So, a seafood lasagna seemed like a great idea to me and mom when we were talking about what kind of unusual lasagna recipe we wanted to include… Read more »
Mardi Gras Inspired Dinner Menu
Next Tuesday is Mardi Gras – another excuse to celebrate! If you can’t make it to New Orleans for the parades and all the various other celebrations, no worry – I have a scrumptious menu for you to host your own New Orleans-inspired dinner at home. And, many components can be made ahead, allowing you… Read more »
