Homemade Marinara Sauce takes a little while to make, but it's not difficult and is a great go-to tomato sauce for all of your favorite dishes. Extra sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Main Course
Lobster Roll
Why did it take me until the very end of the summer/beginning of Fall to remember that I have been wanting to try this recipe? Oh well, better late than never. Either way, this made for a welcome addition to our sandwich menu this week, and I look forward to making it again in the...
Monte Cristo Sandwich
When my Hubby and I were dating in high school, we would eat out a lot (although it didn't seem like it at the time). One of the places that our group of friends frequented was Bennigan's and I would almost always get their Monte Cristo sandwich. It doesn't seem like it would be that...
Reuben Sandwich with Homemade Russian Dressing
Reubens are one of my Hubby's favorite sandwiches. I typically don't order them when we are out on account of my neutral feelings on sauerkraut. I made these for him, but I also really liked them! My favorite Reuben I've ever eaten, and really easy! The homemade Russian dressing was simple to make, and tasted...
Caprese Sandwich
Sandwiches are quite possibly the single greatest culinary invention of all time. I could live on a sandwich-only diet and be quite content for a very long time. This Caprese sandwich combines some wonderful flavors without much fuss at all. Plus, it's always good to have an excuse to enjoy some of the delicious Basil...
Poulet en Cocotte Bonne Femme (Casserole-roasted Chicken with Bacon, Onions, and Potatoes)
Weather in Michigan is beginning to turn crisp, and I cannot wait for Fall! I’m glad that I can make one-pot dishes like this one without overheating the house from the oven. The smell of the chicken roasting, combined with the onions and bacon is deeply satisfying. The flavors of the onions and bacon combine...
Beef Sauté with Cream and Mushroom Sauce (Sauté de Beouf a La Parisienne)
I must say, I was pleasantly surprised how quickly this dish came together. I didn't time it exactly, but I was taking my time and it couldn't have taken more than 45 minutes. If you worked at Rachel Ray speed, I dare say you could pull it together in less than a half an hour,...
Quiche aux Champignons (Mushroom Quiche)
There's nothing like a Saturday morning brunch during a holiday weekend in northern Michigan. We very much enjoyed this quiche before a long day spent exploring little antique shops and walking around downtown Ludington this afternoon. The original recipe did not call for bacon, but we liked the added bit of saltiness that it brought...
Pâte Brisée (Shortcut Pastry, Pastry Dough, Pie Crust, Quiche Crust)
Pâte Brisée (Shortcut Pastry, Pastry Dough, Pie Crust, Quiche Crust) Credit: Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle You could make this dough using a food processor, but I find my results are better when I make this by hand, plus there are less dishes to wash and that...
Gâteau de Crêpes à la Florentine (Mound of French Pancakes Filled with Cream Cheese, Spinach, and Mushrooms)
My first attempt at a savory crepe recipe was a success. It may not have been ready to eat until 10pm (That's what I get for cooking Julia Child recipes after a 12-hour shift and getting home at 7:30) but it was worth the wait, according to my Hubby. This recipe requires a bit of...