Hors d'oeuvre, My Recipe, New American, Place at the Table, Snacks and Appetizers, Vegetarian

Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip

I enjoy the challenge in making flavorful food with these constraints. This cottage cheese spinach dip is one of those enjoyable challenges. Continue reading Cottage Cheese Spinach Dip

jonathantnOctober 7, 2024Leave a comment

Bread, Dinner, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Side Dish

Creamed Corn Muffins

Adding a can of creamed corn to the cornbread batter adds more corn flavor and texture. Continue reading Creamed Corn Muffins

jonathantnApril 29, 2023April 30, 2023Leave a comment

Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

I really wanted to use ground chicken like one would use ground sausage on a pizza and hoped to balance the macros to achieve a high protein and low fat ratio. The yogurt in the dough and sauce boosts protein levels and there is no oil in my version. Continue reading Buffalo Chicken Pizza

jonathantnApril 19, 2023April 19, 20232 Comments

Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American

Cornbread Pudding with Ground Pork and Black Beans

Repurpose leftover cornbread for a savory breakfast or brunch pudding perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning when you have extra time. Continue reading Cornbread Pudding with Ground Pork and Black Beans

jonathantnSeptember 19, 2021September 20, 2021Leave a comment

Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American

Dill Pickle Pizza for Two

I recently revisited this recipe with a new dough and the same ingredients for a 12” pizza for two people. Continue reading Dill Pickle Pizza for Two

jonathantnApril 11, 2021April 12, 20211 Comment

Borrowed Recipe, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Turkish

Chicken Thighs with Aleppo Pepper Sauce

Whole chicken thighs braised in dry white wine, chicken stock, onions, garlic, oregano and Aleppo pepper made a rich and zesty sauce. Continue reading Chicken Thighs with Aleppo Pepper Sauce

jonathantnDecember 14, 2020December 16, 20202 Comments

Dinner, Entrée, European, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Soup

Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

I love how the green celery, orange carrots, and red bell pepper pop against a background of white rice. Continue reading Cream of Chicken and Rice Stew

jonathantnNovember 11, 2020November 13, 2020Leave a comment

Dinner, European, French, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Fluffy Riced Potatoes

The size of cut potatoes is key to boiling and then gently simmering them without overcooking. Continue reading Fluffy Riced Potatoes

jonathantnJanuary 3, 2020January 3, 2020Leave a comment

Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Snacks and Appetizers

Chargrilled Smoke Sausages with Spicy Cherry Glaze

Summer cherries and cayenne pepper lend a sweet zip to chargrilled sausage. Continue reading Chargrilled Smoke Sausages with Spicy Cherry Glaze

jonathantnJuly 6, 2019Leave a comment

Chinese, My Recipe, New American, Pasta, Soup

Chinese Lump Noodles in Mushroom Broth

The scissor motion of the chopsticks in the flour, salt and water makes small lumps or ropes of dumplings. Add just enough water absorb all loose flour. Continue reading Chinese Lump Noodles in Mushroom Broth

jonathantnJune 30, 2019Leave a comment