Menu du jour dinner entree recipes : 19 Recipes


  • Recipe Sunday Dinner
    Sunday Dinner
    Italian Grilled Chicken Why is it that Sunday seems to be the only day that we eat “dinner” at lunchtime. Tradition? Timing? Does it really matter? For my family growing up, Sunday dinner was a time when the whole family got[...]
  • Recipe A Foolish Dinner?
    A Foolish Dinner?
    I spent the last week or so searching for April Fool’s pranks. Now, I cannot stand pranks that cause damage to people’s property, or worse, injury. I just wanted something fun to create a fun memory. I found a few things at the[...]
  • Recipe Farewell dinner ? Shrimp, Chicken, Potatoes?
    Farewell dinner ? Shrimp, Chicken, Potatoes?
      My mil is leaving for Arizona tomorrow. She has lived here in FL for 22 years, but due to economic times, she is moving. I prepared one of her favorites for this farewell dinner – shrimp. The meal itself was easy to prepare. The only[...]
  • Recipe Slip slidin away ~ Sliders for dinner
    Slip slidin away ~ Sliders for dinner
      Sliders are popping up everywhere. On the internet, in cooking magazine, on cooking shows… There are also many variations on how to prepare them. Well, while surfing the net this morning I came across this post on  Trim The Fat  and[...]
  • Recipe The Kerala Dinner, Part 3. Pickled Eggplant, The Make Ahead, Take Away Treat
    The Kerala Dinner, Part 3. Pickled Eggplant, The Make Ahead, Take Away Treat
       One of the things I've learned over the years about cooking Indian feasts for a lot of guests is to take my time. Of course I've had my share of coming to the table a panting sweaty mess of frizzy hair and runny mascara, tossing the[...]
  • Recipe Panko Crusted Pork Chop
    Panko Crusted Pork Chop (2 votes)
    I like using the crispy Panko Bread Crumbs that are readily available at stores now.  This is a very simple dish and it's prepared quickly.  I always use thick chops because they are more moist and give me the time to get the rest of the[...]
  • Recipe Chicken Cacciatore
    Chicken Cacciatore
    This recipe comes from Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 1995.  I have made a few changes to it though.  This recipe is prefect for a large groups or as part of a buffet.  It's also perfect if you are expecting guests to arrive[...]
  • Recipe Quick and Easy Tilapia
    Quick and Easy Tilapia
    This is a recipe I've been making for several years now. It's a perfect weeknight dinner because it's so quick, easy, and healthy.  6 pieces individually wrapped tilapia 2 Tbsp. Earth Balance (vegan) butter[...]
  • Recipe Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
    Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
    This wonderful winter dish is priced incredibly well. I think this makes a terrific Christmas Eve or even Christmas dinner. Dare I say this 4 lb Pork Loin was under $5 and can easily serve 8! Children like it too because it is moist. Remove Pork[...]
  • Recipe Grilled Sausage Pattties
    Grilled Sausage Pattties
    I have been dying to make my own sausage.  This week I came across this guy grilling really good tasting "burgers".  They all caught my eye but the one I got inspiration from was his grilled sausage patty with peppers and[...]