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”
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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”
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”
Hosting House Guests for the Weekend–Getting Ready
We do a LOT of hosting around here, and I especially love having houseguests because everything feels less rushed and more homey. This weekend, we are hosting college friends and since I’ve done it a lot, I am going to share my tips on how to do it without running yourself ragged, and minimizing yourContinue reading “Hosting House Guests for the Weekend–Getting Ready”
Buon Appetito! Homemade Roasted Garlic Marinara and Limoncello
We went to the Mennonite market with a friend and their canning tomatoes were a really great price $14/box. I wasn’t going to have time to work with them then, but I went back later and bought a box of them to make sauce out of because we are COMPLETELY out of the sauce IContinue reading “Buon Appetito! Homemade Roasted Garlic Marinara and Limoncello”
Cathy At Home on the River 