Dinner Recipes

Parmesan Risotto Making homemade risotto can often be difficult,  causing many people to stay away from it. Avoid no more! With this easy parmesan risotto recipe you’ll be making homemade risotto in  no time. From fish to poultry and even beef, it’s a perfect side for any meal. Ingredients: 5 cups chicken stock 1 pinch […]

Herbed Potatoes The mixture of herbs in these easy potatoes is absolutely delicious. Potatoes go well with almost any meal, making this recipe a suppertime favorite. Ingredients: 3 large potatoes 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 2 Tablespoons oil celery salt, to taste garlic […]

Fried Okra Those who live in the south probably know of fried okra as a popular dish. But those in other parts of the country and the world may not even know what okra is. If you are one of those people, here’s the scoop. Also known as Lady’s Fingers or ochro, okra is a […]

Candied Sweet Potatoes Want your sweet potatoes to be even sweeter? Candied yams may be just what the doctor ordered. Sweet potatoes were a popular food from early on. Columbus saw natives eating sweet potatoes when he landed in what is now Haiti in 1492. They were also found in America in the mid 1500’s […]

Cheddar Baked Cauliflower Cheddar baked cauliflower is another great way to get little ones to eat their vegetables. Kids love the taste of cheddar, so this easy side dish gives them a taste they love with a vegetable they may turn their nose up at plain. Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower 1 1/3 cups whole […]

Roasted Asparagus with Feta Cheese Roasted asparagus with Feta cheese is a great side dish for beef or pork. The feta blends so well with the olive oil and asparagus to create a delicious side dish, it may become the star of the meal. Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh crisp asparagus 1/4 cup olive oil 4 […]

Ranch Roasted Potatoes Ranch roasted potatoes are  nice and crispy on the outside with just the right tenderness on the inside. The ranch flavor is so wonderful, you may be tempted to fill up on the potatoes and skip the rest of your meal! Ingredients: 2 lbs. small red potatoes, quartered 1/4 cup vegetable oil […]

Sauteed Mushrooms If you like to put mushrooms on top of your steak then this is the recipe for you. The seasoning and texture of these sautéed mushrooms will add superb flavor to any cut of steak, turning a special meal into an exquisite experience. Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped1/4 cup butter, melted 1 […]

Baked Potato Skins Recipe Baked potato skins are great with a steak, and also work well as an appetizer for  parties. If you want to kick it up a notch, add some mild or hot salsa on top of the potato. Ingredients: 4 large baking potatoes, baked 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon grated parmesan cheese […]

Roasted Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic Cooking cauliflower in oil makes the cauliflower get a nice caramelized texture, while the garlic keeps them from becoming overly sweet. Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower (trimmed and cut into bite size pieces) 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper8 garlic […]

Sautéed Cabbage A simple, yet filling side dish…sauted cabbage has been a staple at dinner tables for generations. With just three ingredients, make this easy side dish for your next meal. Ingredients: 1/2 head medium green cabbage 3 Tablespoons buttersalt and pepper Directions: 1. Core and very thinly slice the cabbage. 2. Melt the butter […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Olive oil and salt combined with the spice of black pepper add flavor to brussels sprouts as they roast to crisp tender. This recipe may even make the brussels sprouts haters convert! Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. fresh Brussels sprouts 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper […]

Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole (Copycat) If you love Cracker Barrel’s Hash Brown Casserole, this is the recipe for when you want it at home. Save time and money by creating this restaurant favorite in your own kitchen. Ingredients: 2 lbs. frozen hash browns 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (10 1/4 ounce) can cream of […]

Roasted Green Beans Roasted green beans are a favorite side dish at any holiday dinner. Perfect for any meal, they compliment meat or fish wonderfully. Ingredients: 2 lbs. fresh green beans 2 Tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Wash, dry, and […]

Roasted Asparagus This roasted asparagus recipe is a nice addition to any meal. The mixture of salt and olive oil adds  flavor to the asparagus without dominating it. Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh asparagus 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Cut off the woody […]

Stuffed Mushrooms   Stuffed mushrooms are always a huge hit at parties, but they can be expensive to make when you use crab meat. That’s why you’ll love this recipe; with only a few ingredients they are amazingly delicious. For Adults only (or children with tolerance for spiciness) use the spicy pork sausage. The mushrooms […]

Herb Seasoned Broccoli and Tomatoes A few simple but wonderfully fragrant herbs combine with broccoli and tomatoes to make an elegant yet easy side dish. Perfect for beef, chicken or fish, this versatile side dish is a favorite with dinner. Ingredients: 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 […]

Country Bread Stuffing Bread Stuffing Recipe Ingredients: 3-4 loaves of white bread (or 5 if you like leftovers) water chicken broth insides of the turkey 2 bunches of celery 1 or 2 onions 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon sage oysters (optional) mushrooms (option) Instructions: 1. The night before you want to eat the stuffing, break […]

Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe Ingredients: 8 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled 1 cup olive oil 4 russet potatoes 2 Tablespoons butter 1/3 to 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Asiago cheese, grated 2 Tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: 1. Put the garlic and olive oil in […]

Praline Sweet Potatoes Praline Sweet Potatoes Recipe Ingredients: 4 cups mashed sweet potato – canned or fresh 1/2 cup white sugar 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract 4 eggs – beaten 1/2 pint heavy cream 1/4 lb. butter or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans Directions: 1. Butter one 2 […]

Corn Fritters Corn Fritters Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups buttermilk baking mix 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 (14.75 ounce) can cream-style corn 1 egg, beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups maple syrup Directions: 1. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together baking mix and baking powder. 2. In a small mixing bowl, […]

Sweet Potatoes and Apples Sweet Potatoes and Apples Recipe Ingredients: 6 to 8 sweet potatoes 5 to 6 golden delicious apples 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Boil sweet potatoes until barely tender (whole or cut width wise, in big pieces). Peel. Cool. […]

Cheddar Corn Bake Cheddar Corn Bake Recipe Ingredients: 1 stick butter, melted1 large onion, chopped1 small green bell pepper, chopped1 small red bell pepper, chopped3 eggs1 cup sour cream1 can (16 oz.) creamed corn1/3 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Directions: 1. In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons […]

This pineapple stuffing recipe came to our table about 15 years ago and has been a holiday tradition ever since. My oldest son had raved about pineapple stuffing after having it at a friend’s house, and his mom (an amazing cook) gave me her recipe. She had gotten it from her mother, who said it […]