Recipes – The Main Course

Feeling Sorry for Myself Grilled Cheese Sandwich

When life starts to go to the dark side, I can always cheer myself up with a good old-fashioned grilled...
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Linguine Con Broccoli Aglio E Olio

Sometimes the simplest dishes can be the most satisfying. This is one of my go-to dishes when I need to...
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Tuna Noodle Casserole

No one really wants to admit that some of those 1970s semi-homemade dishes our busy moms fed us were actually...
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Air-Fried Bay Scallops With Mango Salsa and Sautéed Asparagus

I recently retired my beloved Magic Chef after 30 years of good use and replaced it with a GE Cafe...
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Spatchcock Chicken

If you’re like me, whenever I roast a whole chicken, either the white meat is overdone or the dark meat...
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ALEX’S MAC & CHEESE

In previous blog posts, I’ve mentioned how delighted I am that the next generation in our family is getting comfortable...
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CHICKEN VINDALOO

For years I’ve been trying to make a good curry from scratch. I buy all of the spices to create...
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BRIAN’S DUTCH BABY PANCAKE

For years on our annual family ski trips, all the adults have shared the cooking chores as the next generation...
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SEA URCHIN AND QUAIL EGG BOWTIE PASTA

Admittedly, this dish may not be for everyone. But for those of us that love sea urchin, otherwise known as...
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BUCATINI WITH SHRIMP AND SPINACH SAUCE

I always have my go to pasta sauces, but every now and then I like to experiment. I had an...
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