‘Main Dish’ Archives
Mushroom Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
I like meatloaf. It reminds me of when I was growing up. My mother made meatloaf around once or twice a month. However, my mother never made a meatloaf like this. The Mushroom Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy is rich, decadent and delicious. This recipe is from and is served at the MidAtlantic Restaurant and Tap Room in Philadelphia. Even [...]
Standing Rib Roast with Madeira Gravy and Yorkshire Puddings
Standing rib roasts or rib-eye roasts are usually known by their colloquial name “Prime Rib.” This is a great well-marbled piece of beef that is juicy, tender and smooth. A standing rib roast is a great roast to serve at a holiday gathering or at a dinner party. With this meal, the accompaniments were a delicious Madeira sauce and the [...]
Roast Turkey with Sausage Fennel Stuffing and Madeira Gravy
For a holiday feast, Roast Turkey with Sausage Fennel Stuffing with Madeira Gravy is a great choice. This is an amazing recipe. The turkey is juicy and tender. The sausage fennel stuffing is sweet with flavors of anise. Top it with the Madeira gravy and you have a winning combination. The Madeira gravy is the show-stopper. Madeira is a [...]
Thanksgiving Menu with a Mediterranean Twist
This year I wanted to change things up a little when it came to the traditional Thanksgiving feast. I was becoming bored with the long-established menu that is served every year like clockwork. I wanted to try something new. I sought a menu that was out of the ordinary and had the potential to become a future family tradition on [...]
Chicken Marsala
I love Chicken Marsala. Who could say no to a dish that has generous amounts of butter, heavy cream and wine as ingredients? Not to mention the chicken and the mushrooms! The chicken breast lightly sauteed and topped with a sauce made from shallots, mushrooms, fresh sage, butter, heavy cream and Marsala wine. I know that this may sound like [...]
Pork Chops with Tarragon Sauce and Cornichons
I was in this French bistro the other day up in Boulder, Colorado called Brasserie Ten Ten. Good food, good atmosphere, great wine. I had a dish there that inspired me to go home and make a similar dish for myself. I usually do not go out to a restaurant and order pork chops. However, this time, I took the plunge. I tried the Cote de [...]
Ricotta-Taleggio Ravioli with Wild Mushroom and Pancetta Sauce
This is the first time I have made raviolis from scratch. I could have not picked a better recipe to try out my new pasta maker. Ricotta-Taleggio Ravioli with Wild Mushroom and Pancetta Sauce is a surprising dish. A light but full flavored dish is suitable for meals year round. The raviolis are filled with this wonderful blend of ricotta, [...]
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Corned Beef and Cabbage is not just for Saint Patrick’s Day. Corned Beef and Cabbage is a meal can be served year round. I have made many different recipes for Corned Beef and Cabbage, and this recipe ranks up as one of the better ones. You cannot go wrong with this recipe because it is easy to make and the result is an amazing meal. [...]
Grilled Cheese and Short Rib Sandwiches with Pickled Caramelized Onions and Arugula
The name of this sandwich is a mouthful, Grilled Cheese and Short Rib Sandwiches with Pickled Caramelized Onions and Arugula, and so is the sandwich. This is an amazing sandwich. It has slow cooked short ribs topped with pickled caramelized onions, arugula and melted Monterey Jack cheese on two pieces of toasted country bread. It is simply [...]
Pork Stew with Hard Cider, Pearl Onions, and Potatoes
Pork and apples pair well together. The flavor of the apple complements and enhances the flavor of the pork. Whether you see a suckling pig with an apple in its mouth, or pork and apple skewers, apples are a great accompaniment to pork. This pork stew is no exception. You cannot beat granny smith apples and pork in a broth made from hard cider [...]
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