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Dad’s Cookin’ Recipes
I found this recipe from Chef John at Food Wishes. He tells the story of how the poor terra cotta workers in Tuscany invented this dish to cook while they were working near the pottery ovens. They used a lot of garlic and black pepper …
A unique combination of butter, lemon juice and capers (or, as I prefer it, with kalamata olives in red wine) give this chicken dish a complex flavor.
This is a variation of the Olive Garden classic. The chicken is fork tender and full of flavor. This is a savory dish that can satisfy a crowd, along with some pasta and a salad.
If you would like some Italian flavor without the red sauce, give this a try. It’s a little like breakfast Italian style with eggs and pancetta (Italian bacon). The legend is that this is a meal coal miners made at work taking eggs and pancetta …
Spaghetti and Meatballs is kind of a cliche but when made from scratch is absolutely delicious. I used to think “why not just add Italian sausage to the sauce” and then I made them and found out why. The browning that takes place adds a …
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.
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.
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.
If you like French Onion soup, this a great recipe for you. Preparation takes time and patience (especially caramelizing the onions) but it is so worth it. As an added bonus, this is a one dish meal. If you have any caramelized onions left over, …
