Easy Country Gourmet Recipes
Plain old burgers can become boring; however, changing things up and adding some Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms can make for an exciting and indulgent meal. Here’s how to make them: Start by slicing up 2-10 oz. packages of cremini or white mushrooms in 1/4 slices. Next, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat…
There are hundreds of recipes for red beans and rice, many of which take hours to cook. My Red Beans and Rice is easy to make and does not require hours of cooking but has all the delicious flavor as if it cooked all day. Here’s how to make it: Start by cooking the rice…
Chicken breast is a healthy alternative to red meat; however, it can become boring if it’s always baked or pan seared. My Crispy Chicken Schnitzel can add some variety to every day chicken meals. Schnitzel in German basically means “cutlet” and can be made with pork, veal, or in this case, chicken. Pair it with…
Even though many chefs love to cook, they still want recipes that are healthy but do not require a lot of time to prepare. This sheet pan supper is just such a recipe, an all-in-one complete meal that can be ready in under an hour. In this dish it calls for boneless, skinless, chicken thighs;…
Homemade snacks couldn’t be easier with my Chipotle Cheddar Jack Cheese Sticks. They are mildly spicy and made with a combination of Cheddar and Jack cheeses with a hint of chipotle pepper. These cheese sticks are great for game day, with salads, or anytime. My recipe was adapted from a Taste of Home recipe that…
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…