Lisa G Cooks Father's Day Menu To start: Creole Shrimp and Avocado Followed by: Slow Cooker Ribs Served with: Southwest Potato Salad and a homemade caesar salad with Spicy Jalapeño Caesar Dressing For dessert: Gooey Yummy Chocolate Brownies (slightly warmed) and of course ice cream is always an ...
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A Perfect Mother’s Day Menu
A Perfect Mother's Day Menu To start: Baked Lobster Dip Followed by: Pasta with Cremini Mushrooms, Shrimp and Asparagus Served with: A green salad with Sweet Honey Mustard Vinaigrette And for dessert??? Gooey Yummy Chocolate Brownies, topped with mom's fav ice cream, frozen yogurt or whipped cream :) ...
Stress-Free Easter Dinner
Stress-Free Easter Dinner Instead of a weekly meal plan since we have an extra long weekend. I wanted to share an Easter menu that can be on the table in 2 hours or less; thats right 2 hours or less! Start with the chicken, then move on to prepping the dip, then the potato salad and while the chicken is resting (after roasting), roast the ...
Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu – 2
Valentine's Day Dinner Menu - 2 Here we are, the night before Valentine's Day... don't panic! Here is another completely delicious and impressive meal; my second menu in my two-part menu inspired by Valentine's Day. Honestly, at this point in my life I get more annoyed with how much money Mike has to spend on roses that i actually prefer he ...
Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu – 1
Valentine's Day Dinner Menu - Menu Idea 1 I personally find that Valentine's Day only matters when you're single, am I alone here!?! In case I'm wrong (I'm sure it's happened) here is my first menu idea to help you prepare a romantic and delicious meal for your love... Or your friends if you're single! Stay tuned because in a few days I'll be ...
Lasagna Rolls
Lasagna Rolls This is a sophisticated alternative to traditional lasagna. I don’t want to say simpler because there are still many components to it but many can be done ahead of time. Also, allowing the sauce to cook as it bakes with the lasagna is a great time (and dish) saver! Might I suggest this as an option to your Easter table this ...
Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli
Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli This is a dish that always used to intimidate me! Now I say with much confidence; this is awesome and super simple. I’ve also lightened it up by using milk and flour instead of butter and cream. Serves 8 2 Cups milk (I used 1%) 2 tbsp whole wheat flour 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp salt, plus more ¼ tsp ...
Linguine with Creamy Roasted Tomatoes and Cremini Mushrooms
Linguine with Creamy Roasted Tomatoes and Cremini Mushrooms This dish is inspired by Valentine’s dinner (even though it’s for up to 6 people), big bold flavours that mellow in the oven, and this is ready in 30 minutes! Rich, soul soothing vegetables mixed with whole wheat pasta; delicious and healthy. No one is going to feel weighed down or yucky ...
My Updated Surviving the Holiday Dinner Guide
Not much has changed from what I wrote last year; I remember the first time I did the Thanksgiving turkey, I know I sound old… I’m not though, I swear! Anyway, the first time I roasted the turkey I took tips from Ina Garten; I didn’t stuff the turkey with stuffing, I stuffed it with aromatics. The aromatics steam as they cook and give off the ...
Braised Beef Ribs
Braised Beef Ribs I’ve never been one to think about food in terms of “romantic” but then I tasted this and it came to me like an epiphany: this is what romance tastes like and then I saw the fireworks go off in my living room. Seriously, it happened just like that. I’ve kept this to a serving for four because even though you are probably making ...
Roast Beef with Wholegrain Dijon Mustard
Roast Beef with Wholegrain Dijon Mustard This is really a great time of year to make a roast beef and honestly it is one of the easiest things you can make. While a roast can be expensive, just wait for it to come on sale at your local grocery store. Another great tip is to buy it while it’s on sale and put it in your freezer. Somewhere on the ...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes It’s November, it’s cold and crappy and you can always do with another mashed potato recipe. Did I mention this is almost fat free? Yup! The only fat comes from the milk. The flavour of this dish is incredible, you get the soft echo of the garlic without the intensity. Serves 4-6 6 medium potatoes (about 1.5 pound), ...