Perfect Pot Pie

Our family loves homemade pot pie.  I got this recipe from my mom years ago.  She saw it somewhere and told me how fantastic it is.  I copied it down on a small piece of paper and have been making it ever since.  In fact, it’s what Kate wants for her birthday dinner next month. …

Shepherd’s Pie

This is one of my family’s favorites.  On cold winter days, this comfort food warms your insides.  You will love this recipe! 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 TBS margarine or unsalted butter 1/4 C milk 1 TBS dried parsley 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey 2large cloves…

Balsamic Chicken & Pasta

Recently, Kurt and I had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.  I ordered a delicious chicken dish that inspired me to try to make it on my own.  Here’s my version.  Our family loved it, hopefully you will too! 2 pints of grape tomatoes Kosher salt Extra virgin olive oil 5 or 6 garlic cloves 1…

Fried Eggplant

Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite dishes.  Because it takes awhile to cook, I don’t make it very often.  I do, however, make Fried Eggplant regularly.  This is so easy and delicious your family will want it again and again. 1 eggplant 2 eggs breadcrumbs (start with 1 cup, you will probably need more…