Kielbasa and Pierogies

Turkey kielbasa rather than full-on-pork, lightens this dish up a bit.  While fresh pierogies are fantastic, frozen are easier to find.   This is one of those meals you can jazz up anyway you’d like…  decrease the onion (maybe omit...

Roasted Ratatouille Lasagna

No-boil lasagna noodles and roasting the vegetables for a short time, speed-up the process of assembling this lasagna dish.  Loaded with flavor.

Black & Tan Pork w/Spicy Ale Slaw

Add some pizzaz to your St. Patrick’s Day meal this year. The combination of exotic spices and the ever-traditional stout and ales from across the pond blend deliciously in this pork and slaw combo. Nix the boiled corned beef and cabbage...

Shrimp & Hoppin’ John Salad

A dish sometimes served in the South on New Year’s Day, is thought to bring good luck in the new year. I figure, why not serve to your family and/or guests any time of the year! Who isn’t in need of good luck 365 days each year? (awesome...

Paprika-Spiced Pork & Sauerkraut Stew

Adapted from foodandwine.com, this pork and sauerkraut combo spices up the traditional New Year’s meal. Give yourself some time, the meat needs to marinate overnight but it’s all worth it. You’ll be serving a hearty dish with loads...

Spicy Beef and Sausage Tacos

Tacos are a bit more special with both beef and sausage. But it’s not complete without all the fixins’ included. Muy Bueno!

Grilled Gazpacho Salad w/Shrimp

For anyone who enjoys gazpacho, this is the main-course meal for you!  All of the ingredients you find in the classic chilled soup, however, this version requires a fork.

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas w/Grilled Onions

Fire up the grill for some sizzlin’ sassy fajitas!

Chicken & Corn Chowder

What do you get when you combine chunky, tender pieces of roasted chicken, bacon, corn, potatoes, butternut squash, peppers, onions and seasonings? …A bowl-full of luscious and savory soul-warming yum!

Stuffed Baguette

Bread stuffed with cheese? Can’t go wrong with that combo. Nifty slices to serve up at your next get-together.