Creamed Spinach

Creamed spinach makes a wonderful, old-school side dish or you can use it as a dip. Serve with Melba rounds and just reuse your rounds so you don’t eat more than 3 or 4.

Scotch Eggs

A traditional Scotch Egg involves wrapping sausage around a whole hard-boiled egg. It is commonly eaten in Scotland, where the Scots will eat this either as an appetizer or as part of a main meal.

Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Depending on the size of your peppers you might have filling left over. You can keep this for later. It will make a lovely stuffing for an omelet.

Parmesan-Reggiano in the “Raw”

There's only one ingredient in this recipe. The success is in the quality and the presentation. Cooking rookies and gourmets in a hurry can't beat this one for ease.

Onion-Poblano Saute

This is mild, full of flavor and a huge hit around my house. It would also be wonderful served with a steak or a meaty fish, too.

Brunch Crepes

These would work perfectly for breakfast or as a yummy dessert.

Cheddar and Tomato Crustless Quiche

You can certainly change this up by changing the cheese or using other veggies.

Scallion Scramblers

Anyone for eggs? Try this simple recipe, the latest from Zola’s Test Kitchen.

Broccoli Cheddar Soufflé

This is a wonderful side dish, brunch dish or breakfast. It’s also a meatless meal for the vegetarian in your life. Light and fluffy.

Spinach Cheese Pie

This makes a great side dish. It’s vegetarian and it works as a light entrée with a side salad too.

Beef Bourguignon

This is a remake of Beef Bourguignon. Who can resist this traditional French dish? So lush-tasting. It just about melts in your mouth.

Lamb Chops with a Balsamic-Shallot Reduction

The balsamic reduction sauce enhances the flavor of the lamb, making this a delightfully delicious gourmet meal.

French Bistro Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

This is the most-often requested recipe in my house. Whenever my husband is feeling happy, sad or anything in-between he’ll ask that I make “Wolfgang Chicken”. This dish is killer amazing!

“Date Night” Rolled Pork Loin Roast

This is a lovely option for a family gathering. Healthy Happy Holidays come to mind or a small party.