This is my take on tuna noodle casserole. Fresh lemon crumb topping and lemony-peppery pappardelle pasta makes for a delicious transformation from ho-hum to fabulous! Serves 4 hungry people Lemony Tuna Noodle Casserole What you’ll need: Eight oz. package of lemon pepper pappardelle pasta (Found at Trader Joe’s) 1 small […]
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Dee’s Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Dee’s Chicken and Dumplings Good Old-fashioned Comfort Food Serves 6 While it looks like a time-consuming recipe, in reality it takes about 1 hour from start to finish once your veggies are prepped. The end result is worth the effort! What you’ll need: For poaching chicken 1 chicken, whole or […]
Turkey Pho Dip Sandwich
“If a French dip and a banh mi had a baby, and it was born the day after Thanksgiving…..” Turkey Pho Dip Sandwich A unique and mouth watering way to use your leftover turkey! What you’ll need: For the pho broth 1 turkey carcass 1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped […]
Dee’s Meatballs with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Dee’s Meatballs with Raisins and Pine Nuts and Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce Makes 18 large or 30 small meatballs These meatballs can be served with pasta, in a sandwich or as a stand alone with a salad. They can be made with any combination of meat you fancy – all […]
Mussels in Wine & Broth with Garlic, Fennel & Herbs
Mussels in Wine & Broth with Garlic, Fennel and Herbs Serves 4 as a main course What you’ll need: 4 pounds fresh live mussels 4 large shallots, chopped 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh fennel bulb 8 large cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups good quality dry white wine, such as Pinot […]
Orange Scented Chicken Salad with Pecans and Grapes
Dee’s Orignial Orange Scented Chicken Salad with Pecans and Grapes An Original Dee Thing Everyone has their own “Best chicken salad in the world” recipe. Try mine! You won’t be disappointed! What you’ll need: Chicken breasts and thighs, bones and skin intact, organic free range preferred Cool water, enough […]
Cauliflower and Chevre’ Souffle’
Cauliflower and Chevre’ Soufflés Serves 4 Don’t let the “S” word (soufflé) scare you! Chevre’ is the French word for goat cheese. Things always sound so much better in French!! Chevre’ can take many forms, from creamy to crumbly. I use creamy Montrachet for this recipe because its consistency […]
Roasted Cornish Hens with Riesling Citrus Sauce
Roasted Cornish Game Hens with Citrus-Riesling Sauce Cornish game hens in the USA are any young chicken between 1 and 2 pounds. One hen per person is the usual serving size. This recipe is easy to prepare, yet elegant enough to serve to guests. What you’ll need: 2 Cornish […]
Luscious Wild Salmon Burgers with Sweet Mustard Tarragon-Dill Sauce
Luscious Wild Salmon Burgers with Sweet Mustard Tarragon-Dill Sauce Start with fresh wild salmon and fry the burgers until they are crispy. Top with sauce and serve with my easy and healthy cabbage slaw, featured below this recipe. What you’ll need: Patties: 1 ½ pounds fresh wild Alaskan Salmon fillet […]
