Montmorency Cherry Chicken

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When Linda and I were growing up, our mother was always experimenting with recipes. To this day I still have some of her 70’s and 80’s cookbooks. Well, last week I was shopping when I came across a bag of dried Montmorency cherries. This triggered a memory of this delicious chicken my mother used to make. I bought the cherries, called my mom and went to creating a dish I haven’t had in 25 years. Although I made several changes to my mother’s version, it was spectacular. My mother used port but I used a dry white wine. I bought a Bordeaux to use, but changed my mind at the last minute. She also used canned cherries, but I prefer dried. I have to say we ate every last bite… I am definitely using this dish for entertaining.    Continue reading →

Garlic, Onion Cake

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This is a real show stopper… It may not look like it, but it is so good. And please don’t eliminate the anchovies, you can not taste them and they are essential for this dish. Once a month I get together with my friends for Wine Wednesday and when my friends ate this it was all over… This cake was gone! I wish I had made two, but 6 lbs of onion? Yikes… Continue reading →

Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese

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Some nights my Husband and I just like to have a few appetizers. This little dish is a real winner for us and a frequent request. It is full of flavor and a perfect little dish for appetizer night. I really hope you take the time to try this one, it never disappoints. I even made this for a surprise birthday we threw for Linda last summer! Remember this Linda?   Continue reading →

Turkey Sausage Cordon Bleu Burgers

If you remember my last post, I referred to the copious amounts of ham that I have. On top of that, as Spring is in full swing, so is the preparation of our garden. With the sugar snap peas, onions, lettuce, broccoli, beets and radishes in the ground, there is still much to do. So today’s lunch was born of what contents were in my refrigerator. It was an excellent lunch that my honey said was, “quite tasty”… Continue reading →

Oregano Chicken Carbonara

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My husband’s clients seem to love to give him hams. On average, we receive at least 5 hams a year. Sometimes they are so big I can hardly fit them in my refrigerator. Well this Easter we received two more. So Sunday I cooked another ham and am once again confronted with the leftovers. Although I usually use pancetta for  this dish, today, ham it is. However, if you are not confronted with copious amounts of ham, I suggest the pancetta.   Continue reading →

‘THE WEDGIE’, No Laughing Allowed!

When I was in college at IUP ‘Indiana University of Pennsylvania’, there was this little pizza shop that a large population of the kids ordered from. The most popular item for the students on the menu and something I had never even heard of before was… ‘The Wedgie’. It was a pizza and a hoagie together. Well, on Friday night I made homemade pizza and I always make too much. So for lunch today I made it, that’s right, I made The Wedgie. The difference between mine and the pizza shop is I don’t use an already made round crust, so mine when finished isn’t exactly a wedge. However, it is still delicious and fun! Continue reading →

Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with a Sweet Onions, Gruyere Cheese & Garlic Stuffing

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At the church I attend, we have a Senior appreciation dinner every year. I am honored to have been a part of it for 6 years, (time to pass the baton). My staff consisted of my three children, mom and dad (who are seniors), my niece & nephew, five high school students and me. What I love best about kids is they have no point of reference in the kitchen and simply follow directions. We fed an average of about 150 people. Every year it was a challenge, but honoring our seniors with a gourmet dish was my goal. This is a spin of one of the meals I made for them. Instead of the whole pork loin (or 14), I am using a pork tenderloin. This recipe requires some simple steps, but please don’t be intimidated. Continue reading →

Parmesan Chicken & Pancetta with a Lemon Onion Cream Sauce and Lemon Asparagus

Chicken with onion sauce

Tonight’s dinner is a slight variation of one of Linda and my childhood dinners, with a few ingredient changes. I know Linda remembers my mother’s broccoli wrapped with ham and Swiss cheese served with an onion sauce. Back then it was not one of my favorites. Well this version is right up my ally. How about you Linda?   Continue reading →