Entree
An entree refers to the main course of a meal. It is the dish served after appetizers or starters and is often the focus of the dining experience.
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Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy chicken with peanuts, similar to what is served in Chinese restaurants. It is easy to make, and you can be as sloppy with the measurements as you want. Substitute cashews for peanuts, or bamboo shoots for the water chestnuts. You can add red bell peppers and other veggies as you desire. You can’t go wrong!
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Scallops Coquille St. Jacques
Coquille St. Jacques is a French dish. In this version, it is casserole-style, instead of being individually baked on the shells.
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Old-Fashioned American Goulash
This American goulash is also known as Beef-a-Roni.
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Corn Dogs
These cornmeal-coated hot dogs on a stick are sold in beachfront stands along California’s southern coast and at fairs throughout the country.
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Honey Hot Barbecue Ribs
These pork ribs are definitely not for timid eaters, but they have just the right amount of heat for those who like it!
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Cheesy Smothered Pork Chops
An easy-to-make pork chop recipe that is guaranteed to make your family happy.
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Jerky with Variations
Jerky is a fabulous food for snacking or if you are prepping for an emergency. Jerky can also be used to flavor bean soups. All of the marinade recipes below are sufficient for 1 pound of meat. If you want to use more meat, i.e., 2, 3 or 4 pounds, double, triple or quadruple the marinade ingredients. These recipes can…
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Loco Moco
Browned beef patties are served over rice, then topped with egg and gravy! This dish is straight from Hawaii.
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Maid-Rites
The Angel brothers of Muscatine, Iowa, would be proud. Their loose meat sandwich, dubbed a Maid Rite and first served in 1926, is still being served today. Comfort food at its best, this ground beef mixture seasoned with chopped onion and beef bouillon is served on pillow-soft rolls. It’s stick-to-your-ribs great food. Those of you with recipes that call for…
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Lox, Bagel and Cream Cheese
Lox, Bagel and Cream Cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods. I had this wonderful sandwich for the first time at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco many years ago. This is best enjoyed with a cup of piping hot black coffee. All about lox… The Jewish tradition of lox began in Medieval Germany, where preserving fish of all…
