After a long morning of golfing one recent Saturday my hubby came home hungry…so I assembled this really delicious sandwich for him to munch on…thick & crispy seasoned bacon, grilled seasoned chicken, fresh avocado and sharp cheddar cheese with a creamy Dijon-Ranch aioli on toasted sourdough bread…it really hit the spot! Continue reading
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Mac & Cheese

If you remember my post about the Chicken Cordon Bleu Stuffed Shells, I told you… If you have some mixture left over don’t throw it away! I’ll be using it another way in a post coming up soon. Well, this is it. I froze what was leftover, but if you are making it without the leftovers, here’s how… I made it for the girls at my Hubby”s office for lunch and they said it was the best Mac & Cheese they ever had!!! Yay!!! Continue reading
Mushroom, Onion & Swiss Panini

Panini sandwiches are excellent to have with soup – great for dipping the crusty smooshed delight. I love to make mine with my favorite fungus…Portobello mushroom…you don’t even miss the meat! Continue reading
Romaine & Carrot Salad

Here’s a quick & simple salad to accompany any meal. Sometimes the simplest ingredients make for a perfect combination: Crisp Romaine lettuce, sweet shredded carrots drizzled with a savory Honey Dijon Vinaigrette. It just doesn’t get any easier! Continue reading
Honey Dijon Pork Chops

Marinated pork chops are a great weekday dinner. In and out of the kitchen in just twenty minutes. How easy is that? And with a side of Honey Dijon Rice and a salad, it’s just too perfect to pass up! Continue reading
Honey Dijon Rice

On today’s menu is a quick and tasty rice. I love to experiment with different flavor combinations. So when I made some pork chops seasoned with honey and dijon, I decided to carry those flavors over in the rice dish that accompanied the meal. Sweet and salty at the same time. Yummy! I’ll share the Honey Dijon Pork Chops on Friday… Continue reading
Mustard Garlic Marinated Pork with an English Caesar Slaw
Several years ago this was an economic go to for me and always a hit with my kids. Nowadays when I make this for my Hubby’s lunch the reaction is always favorable. It’s still a hit! This is a healthy, light, yet filling meal. The beauty of this dish is it does not require too much meat, the cooking time is quick and the meat is lean yet flavorful… Continue reading
Tarragon Pork & Brandy Shallot Cream Sauce

It’s another beautiful Sunday! Yesterday we spent the day at the beach in the company of my brother Rob and his wife Maria and two of their children and it was a simply fabulous beach day! Today is a low-key, relaxing day to recover. On most Sundays my husband joins me in the kitchen with a glass of red wine as we create our family dinner. On today’s menu we have one of his favorites – Loin pork chops marinated with tarragon and served with a brandy cream sauce that is simply divine. This meal would be great served with a side of Heidi’s Cheesy, Garlic & Herb Riced Potatoes! Enjoy… Continue reading