Taiwanese 5 Spice Pork with Wild Rice and Shishido Peppers
When you have more time on the weekend to cook, this recipe for Taiwanese 5 Spice Pork with Wild Rice and Shishido Peppers is a perfect date night meal. It takes a bit of time, but is well worth the effort and is delicious. Pair it with a light dessert and before-dinner cocktail - Old Thyme Sour
Greek Chicken Pitas
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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are everything you love about the classic cheeseburger, plus more. They are packed with flavor and fun to eat. The crunch from the egg roll wrap combined with the hot, gooey contents is just amazing. Don't be afraid to take on this recipe. These Cheeseburger Egg Rolls are very simple to make and are sure to impress your guests. It's a great recipe to make for BBQs, parties, or just a fun meal to break up the usual rotation.
Mom’s Homemade Hamburger Helper
During the busy week, we love to make Mom’s Homemade Hamburger Helper. It’s easy to make, macro-friendly, and requires very few ingredients. This recipe will make four portions, but you can double it to feed more or have extra for leftovers. You can use any pasta variation that you or your family prefer. We like to serve Mom’s Homemade Hamburger Helper in a bowl and topped with fresh, cracked black pepper.
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta with Scallops
Inspired by Celebrity Chef, Rosie Daley, this dish of bow-tie pasta with roasted red bell pepper sauce and seasoned scallops is a perfect date night dish. Enjoy a Dana's Treat for a cocktail.
Big Mac Casserole
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Roast Pork with 40 Cloves of Garlic
Inspired by James Beard's Roast Chicken recipe with 40 cloves of garlic, we substituted pork in our Roast Pork with 40 Cloves of Garlic recipe. A delicious weeknight dish for the whole family.
Shrimp Louie Salad
Shrimp Louie Salad is fresh and delicious dish from San Francisco. It's a beautiful summer salad packed with fresh vegetables. Made with shrimp and hard-boiled eggs, this salad is packed with protein. We highly recommend making your own dressing because the flavors will be phenomenal. This healthy recipe is great for lunch or dinner and is sure to please the whole family.
German Beef Rouladen
When I was growing up, my mom would make German Beef Rouladen on special occasions. As I got older and tried to replicate the dish, it never came out like moms. During COVID in 2020, I decided to keep cooking until I got it right. My husband ate quite a few “experimental” attempts. The recipe below would make my mom proud. It reminds me of my childhood, my German heritage, and wonderful family gatherings.
Prime Rib Roast with Fresh Horseradish Sauce
Excellent special occasion meal with friends and families. Add Garlic Roastie Potatoes to compliment the prime rib roast.
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