Easy Country Gourmet Recipes
When it’s cold here in the North country, I like to make hearty meals like stews, and top them with delicious fluffy dumplings. In another one of my chicken and dumplings recipes, I made rolled dumplings; however, these dumplings are just dropped by the spoonful on top of your favorite stew. They are super easy…
Beautiful bell-like flower shaped pasta is the star of this show. Beef, spinach, and fire roasted tomato sauce are enhanced with lemon zest and basil. The fresh flavors of this dish will be sure to please and may become a favorite to add to your recipe file. Here’s how it comes together: Start by chopping…
Sometimes we like to have some meatless additions to our menus and this Portobello, Emmental, & English Cucumber on Rye is a great one. Portobello mushrooms are very hearty and meat-like and are a great alternative to a burger. Emmental cheese is a medium-hard Swiss cheese with a savory and nutty flavor that originates from…
We try to have fish at least twice a week at our house and boneless skinless fish has no waste and is a good bang for the buck. For this recipe, I was able to find Icelandic cod reasonably priced at our warehouse membership store; however, any fish or seafood can be topped with this…
Typically when we think of pesto, we think of basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil. Wikipedia describes that pesto derived from the Italian word pestare meaning to pound (Wikipedia, 2019). Which means, that pesto can take many forms and in this recipe the pesto is made with browned butter, parsley, celery, walnuts, and lemon…
Marinades are a great way to bump up the flavor of meats, fish, and even vegetables. While I like my steak to taste like steak, every now and then I like to try different marinades to change things up. When I made this bourbon marinade, my family loved it and requested it many times for…
We use a lot of ketchup at our house and several years ago, I began thinking about all the high fructose corn syrup contained in commercial ketchup. That’s when I decided to start making my own, which is super easy. Stevia replaces the high fructose corn syrup found in store-bought brands. The key; however, is…
Whenever I make cookies, I like to add nuts and cut back on the sugar to make them a little healthier. These Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Maple Walnut Drop Cookies also contain fiber from the oatmeal and protein from the walnuts. Because they are drop cookies, the are super easy to mix up in a stand mixer…
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best ones to make like these Rosemary & Garlic Country Style Spare Ribs. Who knew an inexpensive cut of pork could taste so fabulous? This recipe is so simple because all you do is season the country style spare ribs on both sides and roast them in the oven…
When you have a craving for pizza but not a lot of time, this pizza comes together quickly. The puff pastry makes this pizza so light and tasty and the turkey pepperoni adds flavor but with fewer calories. I like to use a blend of cheeses to add more interest and visual appeal and a…