Southern Tomato Pie
Two things I love about living mid-South: fried green tomatoes, and tomato pie.
Creamy Tomato Basil Tortellini (EASY)
This is, hands down, my favorite new dish in 2024. Yes it’s a pasta dish but you can splurge once in awhile as long as you don’t…
Chive Butter Biscuits
This is a combination of a few recipes I found. Love the fact that these are low carb and tasty!
Dauphinoise Potatoes (aka Potato Gratin)
This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…
Mango Chicken Curry
Lovers of Indian food are going to go ga-ga for this meal! And it comes together in 30 minutes or less. It’s totally delicious.
Caramelized Leek Mashed Potatoes
These have been the most popular mashed potatoes at my table. People don't often remark about the mashed potatoes. They usually…
Creamed Orzo with Leeks and Parmesan
Orzo is a wonderful, tiny pasta. This is the most requested side dish recipe I get from dinner guests–but watch your portion…
Thai Chicken
This dish is super easy and a one pan job if you have a cast iron pan.. Serve with green beans and eat them with your fingers if…
Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Amazing BBQ Sauce
I have to say I “woofed” my dinner! I have never said that in my life, but I found this sandwich to be incredible! My husband…
Chocolate Liqueur Pots de Crème
When I made it the other night one dinner guest declared it “Birthday Cake Good.” Which means...who needs birthday cake when you…
Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws
Puff Pastry Cocktail Cheese Straws are the perfect party appetizer! One that goes great with strolling drinks. Drink in one hand,…
Cincinnati Chili (EASY)
This is a famous chili that probably should not even be called a chili. It was invented by two brothers who emigrated from Europe…
Cranberry Royale (EASY)
This is a takeoff of a cranberry bake recipe from Southern Living. This is homey, tasty, and not too sweet. Just a little…
Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
In a hurry to make dinner? These tacos are quick and easy. Depending on how much preparation you do in advance, this dish can…
Mushroom Cheddar Soup
This is a yummy, satisfying soup.
Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
These taste so fresh! They remind me of the best tacos I had in Cancun.
Chicken “Chimichangas”
At first you’d think chimichangas would be high carb. The good news is they have low carb tortillas at the grocery store that…
Grilled Asian Salmon
When my husband is in the mood for Asian food, this is his favorite dish: It’s a super easy dish, so it doesn’t take much to talk…
Creamy, Cheesy, Garlicky Shrimp
This dish tastes very much like Shrimp Scampi that you might order in an Italian restaurant. The addition of cheese takes it over…
Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Zucchini, Baby Bok Choy and Cherry Tomatoes
This dish is both spicy and sweet. I made it on the less spicy side for my current tastes but it’s easy to have a jar of cracked…
Caramelized Pears (ZReboot 3.5 Version)
Chris’s cousins sent us a HUGE box of fruit as his get well wish. There are only two of us, so in order to use the fruit I have…
Sweet Potatoes with a Butter Pecan Crust
If your family is open to going beyond that marshmallow sweet potato concoction this will surely be a HIT!
Shrimp Scampi (ZReboot 3.5 Version)
This is a classic Italian dish. The one you order at Olive Garden will have WAY more pasta than this dish will have. That’s okay.…