Tag: very good recipes

Lovin’ From the Oven – Smothered Pork Chops

As you probably know, Mama D runs a pretty healthy kitchen. Fresh and light are terms often used in the posts that appear here. Every once in a while though, especially when the weather is getting chilly, she loosens her apron strings and goes for a little more gusto. Smothered Pork Chops from the oven… Continue reading Lovin’ From the Oven – Smothered Pork Chops

Inspired Supper: Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu-Italian Style

I absolutely love coming up with recipes. It’s so much fun to ponder, “What should I make for supper?” and then let my mind wander until the perfect blend of ingredients comes to mind. I must confess, however, sometimes my ideas are not always completely my own. I like nothing better than to read a… Continue reading Inspired Supper: Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu-Italian Style

Steak Night Saturday and Porcini Pasta With Mushrooms and Cream

We have a tradition at Mama D’s house. Saturday is Steak Night. This is an inexpensive alternative to going to a pricey if not wonderful steak house. The steak is almost always a Petite Sirloin, a tender and flavorful steak that rivals a much more expensive filet at easily half the price. Many markets around… Continue reading Steak Night Saturday and Porcini Pasta With Mushrooms and Cream

Supper Without Meat: Overstuffed Poblano Peppers

Having established my supper parameters, I’d like to share another recipe that fits my working definition of Supper, more or less. This also is a Meatless Monday Meal that can be considered gluten-free, more or less. I remember my mother’s stuffed peppers. she started with large green bell peppers  that she filled with a mixture… Continue reading Supper Without Meat: Overstuffed Poblano Peppers

Dinner vs. Supper and Fancy Farfalle with Sausage and Broccoli

What do you call your evening meal? Is it dinner or is it supper? Mama D isn’t quite sure what she calls it because she has called this meal by both names over the years. A little online searching revealed that Dinner generally refers to the largest meal of the day.  Supper is defined as… Continue reading Dinner vs. Supper and Fancy Farfalle with Sausage and Broccoli