Blog Category: Dinner Notes


Cheesey, Saucy, Goodness

Cheesey, Saucy, Goodness

The frozen stuff in the orange box is pretty tasty (and easy) and that usually suffices.  But recently I took it upon myself to make lasagna from scratch - including the pasta.  I won't go back!

Honey Chipotle Glazed Salmon

Honey Chipotle Glazed Salmon

Salmon is, without question, the perfect fish.  Not only does it have a great flavor by itself, but it can be prepared in so many ways.  Here's my current favorite way to prepare it (so easy) and eat it (so tasty)!

Mmmmm ... Fajitas

Mmmmm ... Fajitas

For Kristie's birthday dinner, she requested fajitas so I made up a batch and invented a marinade that was darned good, if I do say so myself.

Kebabs without the kebabs

Tonight for dinner, I made shrimp kebabs - minus the kebab part.  I had planned on using the grill but we're out of propane so I had to improvise.

Eggplant for dinner?

I've never cared much for eggplant - not that I've had much experience eating it, mind you.  So when I came across a recipe for Ratatouille the other day, I was a bit skeptical.

Salmon the Fishie

Salmon the Fishie

For his birthday dinner, Nathan requested "Salmon the Fishie" with broccoli and baked potatoes.  You've gotta admit that there aren't very many little boys who'd request a meal like that for their 5th birthday dinner!

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Pockets

Chicken Broccoli Cheese Pockets

The other day, I made Broccoli and Cheese Pockets for dinner but, of course, I couldn't stick to the recipe as written.