Category: Entree

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

I was reading in a book that many Europeans plan their meals for the day around what they were able to purchase at the local “farmers markets”.  I like to think that I...

“Cincinnati” Chili

My chili experiences are basically no bean chili from the can (usually Hormel), or the Cincinnati chili from Hard Times Cafe.  The chili from Hard Times is much saltier, and much fattier....

Amazing Pork Chops in Cream Sauce

The pork chops were just OK before the addition of the delectable sauce.  However, these pork chops are truly amazing when topped with the cream sauce. Sure the sauce does use heavy...

Carne Asada “Street” Tacos

We had quite a bit of this awesome flank steak and were trying to come up with some recipes to use it on. The natural thought for flank steak always has been...

Sausage Spinach Pasta

I am always amazed by how quickly spinach goes bad.  It really only lasts for a few days.  I often find it hard to use up all the spinach.  I don’t really...

Mushroom and Ham Risotto

I love risotto.  It’s just so full of “creamy” delicious rice!  Some argue that is is hard to make and requires a lot of time and effort.  It definitely takes a lot...

Minestrone

Mike loves Minestrone soup. I don’t really understand it, but the fact that I don’t like beans may have something to do with that. Minestrone is actually pretty easy to make and...

Chicken Chow Mein

There is just something amazingly delicious about chow mein.  When I would go to Panda Express, I always prefer to get the side of chow mein vs getting half or all fried...