Sauerbraten Style Pork Chops

Just look at these chops, aren’t they gorgeous? They weren’t on my shopping list, but I had to buy them. I learned years ago from my dad that if the butcher says something is particularly good that day, you ignore your list & take the butcher’s advice.  My sister gave me this recipe a long time ago…

Moroccan-Style Haddock

I returned this week from a cruise vacation, feeling rather…large. Too many calories, too much salt. I may have over-indulged my love of creme brulée. Let’s just call it “aversion therapy,” shall we? I know, you feel so sorry for me, don’t you? We did have a lovely time. Warm weather, the sound and smell…

Baked Penne Casserole

So you’ve made a pot of Homemade Marinara Sauce. Now what? I almost always make Baked Penne Casserole as soon as I have a fresh pot of Marinarra. This is such an easy, quick dish to throw together, and it’s quite delicious.  It freezes really well, too, so I always use two 8″ x 8″ dishes &…

Golden Beets Roasted With Spuds & Onions

I grew a new (to me, anyway) variety of beets last summer. It’s called Cylindra, and it produces long, fat red beets instead of round ones. The shape results in more beet meat per beet, which is important when garden space is limited. I’d been watching this one beet all summer. It was evident that it…

Bicentennial Pork Tenderloin

One of my favorite go-to recipes when I’ve no energy to cook, or more important things to do. So fast, so simple, so delicious – it’s even fit for company! And because it’s grilled, no clean-up. Many thanks to Penzeys for inventing this great rub. You’ll find a printer-friendly version of the recipe at the bottom of this page. Ingredients:…

Spicy Ginger Miso Chicken Thighs

This delicious chicken dish is quick and easy, but it tastes like you spent a lot of time and effort on it. I cut out a couple of steps to make it even simpler. Once you’ve minced the ginger and garlic, it’s just stirring and baking! I like to serve it with Spelt-Butterbean Salad.  You’ll find…