Stuffed Chicken Breast

Stuffed Chicken Breast

This is a delicious and different way to make chicken breast for dinner. Rice and broccoli make good side dishes with this entree.

Stuffed Pork Loin

Stuffed Pork Loin

This delicious way to cook a pork loin roast looks fancy but is really quite easy to make, it just takes some time.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

I call this Heartland Soul Food – this makes a healthy meal all in one package. The savory stuffing goes well with the sweet squash. When it’s just the two of us, we’ll split one squash and use half of the stuffing, and make another 

Shakshuka

Shakshuka

Fun to say (shak-shoo-ka!) and delicious to eat. Eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. Tunisia is credited as the original home for this dish, but it is now common in different forms throughout the Mediterranean. The name in Arabic means “mixed-up” or something like 

Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties

It seems odd, but I never had these until I moved to Iowa. The local cafe’ would have them for a lunch special and I found they were really delicious. They are also very easy to make, don’t let the long ingredient list scare you 

Sue’s Ham Balls

Sue’s Ham Balls

This is another great example of Midwest comfort food. It has a sweet and tangy sauce or gravy that it is cooked in and tastes great served with potatoes or noodles. This is another one of Sue’s recipes; she does such a great job on 

Beef Roast – Dry Roasted

Beef Roast – Dry Roasted

Roast Beef is the traditional Sunday dinner. That beefy flavor and dark gravy makes for a satisfying and healthy meal. And the added benefit is how easy this is to make. Pot roasts are good, but they are actually braised in a closed pot with 

Sue’s Meatloaf

Sue’s Meatloaf

Sue makes such great meatloaf that I’ve never wanted to even try and make it myself. This recipe is moist and full of flavor.

Lemon Butter Fish Filets

Lemon Butter Fish Filets

Rich and tangy, this will add zing to your fish! I prefer to make it with trout, but just about any fish will work for this. This pairs well with a cooked rice dish.

Garlic Butter Fish Filets

Garlic Butter Fish Filets

Butter, and garlic, what could go wrong? This recipe brings a savory richness to your fish. We make this with trout, but any white fish will work.