Easy Country Gourmet Recipes
Some classics like tuna melts for example, never go out of style. I like brining back classic dishes and giving them a twist or an upgrade and in some cases, a healthier version. My Tuna Melt with Provolone and Mustard has Dijon dressed buttery bread, solid white tuna salad, topped with provolone cheese, and popped…
Growing up, we didn’t have a lot of money and with five children, our mom had to come up with budget-friendly meals to feed the family. Being the great cook that she was, mom could take inexpensive items and put them together to make them taste like a restaurant meal. One such dish in particular,…
It was during a snow storm that my family decided they wanted pizza. Living in the country especially during a snow storm, it’s not easy to run to the store for supplies. Searching through my pantry and refrigerator, it was simple to put together this sausage and tomato pizza. Making homemade dough, pizza sauce, and…
There are many meals that some people only enjoy when they go out to a restaurant because they feel it is too complicated to prepare themselves. The key to having great-tasting shrimp linguine is using the freshest ingredients you can find. This Easy Shrimp Linguine recipe uses fresh ingredients such as fresh raw shrimp, fresh…
Stuffed shells are a nice change from my regular pasta dishes and this recipe has a nice contrast between the creamy white ricotta filled shells and the deep red fire roasted red tomato sauce. The dish is beautiful, delicious, easy to prepare, and makes 10 jumbo stuffed shells. Here’s how to make it: Start by…
This recipe like many of mine, were inspired by something and in this case, it was the government shutdown of 2019. Having to tighten our belts, I looked for cheaper cuts of meat that were on sale such as beef shoulder which is a less tender cut of meat; however, when braised slowly in liquid…
Our parents were both German and our mother was born in Straubing, a small town in Bavaria. German meals were often served at our house and my brothers, sister, and me, loved our mom’s German cooking. My brother and me were both stationed in Germany while in the Army. One of our favorites is Bavarian…
This recipe has been adapted from an original 1950’s recipe from an old Betty Crocker cookbook and to it, I have added blueberries, aluminum free baking powder, fresh buttermilk, butter, and real Vermont maple syrup. The recipe makes 8-10 pancakes. These delicious pancakes are easy to make and are sure to become a family favorite….
When we were kids, we loved the store-bought cream filled chocolate cupcakes with the chocolate frosting and the swirl on top. Now, I have created a slightly healthier version of this retro classic for home cooks to make in their kitchens and to bring back the memories of one of the popular treats we enjoyed…
these ribs are sweet, tender, and spicy. The Fiesta Salad is a perfect cool accompaniment to the ribs.