We are having people over so I am preparing a make-ahead dinner that is easy to eat outside. This is a hearty beef stew with bacon, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, baby potatoes, and onions. I am making my recipe for Cheesy Grits bread that was published in Southern Living Magazine in 2005. You can find thatContinue reading “Beef Stew and Bread by the Fire”
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Chicken Pot Pie with Herbed Biscuit Crust
My husband has been craving chicken pot pie, probably because I haven’t made it in a while. This recipe makes a big batch because we sent leftovers home with my husband’s Dad. Season 6 bone in/skin on chicken breasts liberally with garlic salt on and under the skin. Roast at 350 degrees until the skinContinue reading “Chicken Pot Pie with Herbed Biscuit Crust”
Chicken Soup (et al) Base
I roasted 4 chickens the other night for a chicken pot pie (recipe post to come), which was more chicken than I needed for just the pot pie, because I wanted to can some broth with chicken in it for recipes. First step was to pull all the meat off of the bones. Then IContinue reading “Chicken Soup (et al) Base”
Pinto Beans
My husband loves pinto beans and ham, but the rest of us are just okay with them. So, I decided to can some with ham broth, onions, and ham so he can have a modest amount instead of the giant batch we usually end up with. I started by soaking my pinto beans overnight coveredContinue reading “Pinto Beans”
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”
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”
Cathy At Home on the River 