Randi's Country Kitchen

Salmon is a quick and healthy fish to make in as little as 30 min.  The heart healthy fats in salmon make this fish a great choice to add to your diet.  I usually buy a large boneless skinless salmon fillet and portion it out and save the scraps and belly meat for chowder by…

Today is fish Friday at our house and although I love to cook, even I sometimes want a quick and hearty meal with little effort.  So, I whipped up this salmon chowder that is hearty enough to be a meal in itself.  When I buy a whole salmon or a half large boneless skinless fillet,…

Worth the wait

It’s sandwich night tonight and I wanted to make a Montreal Smoked Beef & Cheese sandwich on a crusty baguette.  While my sandwich may not compare to those of Jeff Mauro (“The Sandwich King”), and who is also one of the stars on The Food Network’s The Kitchen, I do my best.  We used to…

This easy weeknight recipe comes together quickly with an easy homemade sauce that is restaurant quality without the price.  My rigatoni recipe was inspired by the large amount of basil that I had growing in my greenhouse in the middle of October.  I decided to start using it up before the really cold weather came…

Here is another fabulous recipe for my week of side dishes that pair well with almost any meal and a great addition to your tailgate menu.  These beans are packed with flavor and a little heat they reheat and travel well for parties and gettogethers. First, wash and trim 1 lb. of green beans and…

Here is another side dish as promised, one each day this week!  These carrots are addicting and are wonderful with practically any meal and a cool, or should I say hot, addition to your tailgate party. Roast or steam 2 lbs. of baby carrots until crisp tender.  While carrots are cooking, melt 1/2 stick of…