I can make good meatballs and I do sometimes. And sometimes I buy the bags of frozen premade ones because they’re so dang handy and taste pretty good. Tonight I thawed some by simmering a handful in some hot water for a bit, while I peeled, cut, and boiled some potatoes for mashed potatoes. When…
Main Dishes
Pulled Pork
I picked this recipe up off the Internet somewhere and have only modified it slightly. Pork shoulder is one of the only meats that will go on sale around here for less than $1/pound. The first time I bought it I had no idea what to do with it so posted a request to a…
Tomato Mango Salsa with Grilled Salmon
It has been pointed out to me that I’ve been remiss in posting a friend’s favorite recipe, tomato mango salsa, which my mother fixed for us one night. Grill the salmon however you like it and serve this mango salsa on the side. This tomato mango salsa is also excellent with grilled pork–and you can…
Chicken Cutlets and Pasta with Oil and Garlic
Chicken cutlets tonight. I took some boneless skinless chicken breasts and sliced them horizontally to make skinny pieces. Alternately, you could pound them. Mine were still slightly frozen though, making it easier to cut them. Mix some flour with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs (basil or oregano or a mixture). You could put the flour…
Crockpot Chicken and Mushrooms
If you have time and inclination, make your own cream of mushroom soup.