We have had people over and ended up with some odd bits and pieces of things that I needed to use up. Here’s the full list of what we had that I needed to use: Here’s what I ended up doing with this: I took about 2/3 cup of the whipped feta (I posted theContinue reading “Turning An Odd Assortment of Ingredients into Dinner”
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Tomato Pie
This is a dish that we like really well, but there are some issues with it that I think that I have finally solved. But first, a word about tomatoes. You MUST use homegrown tomatoes for this recipe because the flavor is so much better than grocery store tomatoes that tend to be bland. AndContinue reading “Tomato Pie”
Gluten Free Dessert–Oreo Surprise
Here’s another one that’s easy to make gluten free–simply by swapping out regular Oreos for gluten free ones. Ingredients: 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1 small package cheesecake instant pudding 1 1/2 cups milk 1 8 oz container cool whip 12-12.5 oz package chocolate sandwich cookies 5 tablespoons melted butter Whip the cream cheeseContinue reading “Gluten Free Dessert–Oreo Surprise”
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pie
My oldest son’s girlfriend avoids gluten and since they are coming over, I am making a couple of desserts and both need to be gluten free. It’s easy to do because the only gluten in the original recipe was from the Oreo cookies, but now that they are making a gluten free version of theContinue reading “Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pie”
Chicken Piccata for a Crowd
This is a family favorite! 5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced to 3/4″ 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2-12 oz jars artichoke hearts 2/3 cup capers, drained 1 1/4 cup drained sun dried tomatoes packed in oil 4 tbsp minced roasted garlic (or fresh) 6 cups chicken stockContinue reading “Chicken Piccata for a Crowd”
Cuban Sandwiches–a make ahead favorite
We had pork tenderloin the other night and intentionally made extra so that we would have plenty to make Cuban sandwiches. Here’s how we make them: 1 lb. thinly sliced roasted pork–I prefer the loin or tenderloin for this purpose 1 lb. deli ham 16 slices cheese–Havarti, Gouda, or Emmenthaler Dill pickle slices (we useContinue reading “Cuban Sandwiches–a make ahead favorite”
Grilled Chicken and Tortellini Salad–a great entertaining meal
This is the recipe I mentioned in my post about getting ready for houseguests. This is a favorite of mine and my husbands. Tortellini Chicken Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes (Serves 2 generously) 4 oz cheese tortellini or other pasta, cooked, drained and cooled 4 oz grilled chicken, diced 2 marinated artichoke hearts, diced 12Continue reading “Grilled Chicken and Tortellini Salad–a great entertaining meal”
Make Ahead Shrimp and Grits–Perfect for Entertaining
We’re having family and friends over, so I am going to make Shrimp and grits which I can get mostly done ahead of time. My family LOVES Shrimp and Grits. I love it because I can get it almost completely put together early in the day, or even the day before, and then at theContinue reading “Make Ahead Shrimp and Grits–Perfect for Entertaining”
Bruschetta with Whipped Feta, Balsamic Fig Jam, and Walnuts
I love this recipe because you can put it together well in advance and it seems fancy and it’s delicious. Start by making the Bruschetta: I used a sliced Italian loaf from Aldi and Olive Oil spray. I laid the bread on a rimmed baking tray and sprayed both sides with the olive oil cookingContinue reading “Bruschetta with Whipped Feta, Balsamic Fig Jam, and Walnuts”
Grilled Chicken and Pesto Flatbread Pizza
This is one of the things that I am making for our houseguests and there’s some easy prep work that you can do ahead of time to make getting dinner on the table in a hurry a snap. Basil Pesto: I went out to the garden and grabbed a huge handful of basil. I removedContinue reading “Grilled Chicken and Pesto Flatbread Pizza”
Cathy At Home on the River 