Dinner Recipes

  • Marinated Lamb Chops

    Lamb Chops for two, anyone? Lamb Chops have always been one of my favorite dishes. I remember trying them for the very first time when I was 5 years old. It was my birthday and that meant that I got to order from the adult menu. I was always interested in trying new dishes. Being…

  • Mexican Rice

    Nothing rounds out a taco or enchilada night like a good helping of Mexican Rice. I like this recipe because it’s delicious and it reminds me of the rice served at my favorite Mexican restaurants. It’s also pretty easy to whip up. Any recipe where I can spend 2-3 minutes stirring things and dumping ingredients…

  • Vegetable Stir Fry

    The other day I ate a big lunch which resulted in me not being hungry around dinner time. Later, around 9 at night, I was really hungry. Since this time was a bit late for me to eat, I needed something quick to put together, but also something that was rather light. I decided on…

  • Oven Pot Roast

    Pot Roast is one of those dishes that totally completes itself. The juices from the meat and the vegetables that merge together in the cast iron skillet, permeate throughout the entire house.  You will delight in making this easy dish. I might even add that, it will easily become a household MUST! I always have…

  • Green Beans Almondine

    Growing up, Green Beans were a staple in our home. My mom would often serve them a few nights a week. She would boil hers in a big pot until the little peas fell out. They were heavily seasoned and often had some type of meat floating around in the big pot. Looking back now,…

  • Sweet Pepper Sloppy Joes

    Do we ever really outgrow Sloppy Joe night? There’s just something so magical about a bite of gooey, delicious Sloppy Joe topping on a crisp toasted bun that transports me back to happy family dinners or fun times in the school cafeteria. Sure, I’ve grown up a bit since then, and my tastes are a…

  • Chicken Sausage Pasta

    Chicken Sausage Pasta is a weeknight dream meal. It looks sophisticated — and tastes that way, too — but it’s actually a fairly quick and easy dish to make. Simply boil some pasta, saute some sausage and vegetables, pour on some stock and tomato sauce and you’ve got a gorgeous meal in less than the…