Tag: main dishes

Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole

I first had this casserole at a Christmas Party at my son’s school. Instead of the usual afternoon parties, they have a big breakfast party and invite the family. A few families brought variations on this casserole, but this one was my favorite. I’ve since 

Garlic and Rosemary Pork Chops

Garlic and Rosemary Pork Chops

For years I followed the standard advice about nutrition and dutifully cut back on meat and just about eliminated fat – especially saturated fat. This meant leaving behind many foods from my childhood, including this one I learned from my Italian grandmother. Now that I know 

Chili

Chili

Our weather has the characteristics of a roller coaster this time of year. We’ll have several days of temperatures in the 80s, then suddenly the clouds roll in, the temperature drops about 40 degrees and our lawns and gardens get some much needed water. Occasionally 

Pasta Alfredo with Grilled Chicken

Pasta Alfredo with Grilled Chicken

We grill outdoors all year long here, in fact, one of our ‘family traditions’ is to have something from the grill for New Year’s Eve dinner. Outdoor cooking doesn’t really get going until spring, though, and when it does, one of the first dishes we