by Tom Pierro | Jun 13, 2014 | Chicken, Curry, Dinner
A classic pot pie made simpler. One of those comfort food dishes that you want to curl up on the couch with. Luckily this version is quick to make, so you can spend more time on the couch (or in my case putting your kids to bed). Buy this: Frozen mixed vegetables...
by Tom Pierro | Jun 3, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Leftovers, Seafood
Here’s another concoction from random things we had available. It started out with a Stendal recipe for Trinidad Shrimp Curry. After some discussion and elimination of several other ingredients, it evolved into this. Here’s what we had to work with: ½ lb shrimp ½ an...
by Tom Pierro | May 23, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Leftovers, Pasta
This is one of our typical leftover creations, which usually start with whatever the frig has to offer. In this case, we had some leftover Orange Chicken from the local Chinese restaurant, a bag of precut stir fry veggies, some pasta, half an onion and a random...
by Tom Pierro | May 19, 2014 | Beef, Chicken, Dinner, Pasta, Pork
According to Papa Louie, just about anything can go in Sunday Sauce. Pork chunks, beef ribs, chicken legs, lamb shanks, stew meat, sausage, etc. Basically anything that breaks down and gets more delicious with time. We also roast ours in the oven, which adds more...
by Tom Pierro | May 15, 2014 | Beef, Crock Pot, Dinner
This dish is typically braised, but does just fine in a crock pot. We make it with a loose sauce that is meant to be absorbed by the noodles, but see tip below for thicker stew option. Here’s what you need for two dinner servings: 4 beef short ribs 1/2 cup baby...
by Tom Pierro | May 13, 2014 | Curry, Dinner
This is my own personal receipe for curry powder that I developed from many sources, including my favorite cookbook by Stendal and advice from a very good friend. The list has 20 different spices that i try to keep on hand, but don’t feel compelled to use them...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Dinner, Fish
Another simple date night special. Pick up a couple swordfish steaks and make sure you have: Olive Oil Butter Salt Pepper Few garlic cloves 1 Lemon White wine of your choice 1. Prep the fish – Swordfish should come in steaks and if still has the skin around it,...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Pasta
This is the recipe that started the whole idea for this site. Basically, a friend asked what he could make for a special dinner with a special lady. So my wife suggested Chicken Marsala and said that was the dish that turned her into Mrs. Pierro! This may not be the...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Pasta, Seafood
Here’s the first of hopefully many from Papa Louie. Apparently this is his “go to” dish when fresh clams are not in season. This recipe makes enough for two hungry folks. Here’s what you need: 1lb linguine 1 lb. shrimp 1 1/2 cup mushrooms (any kind...
by Tom Pierro | May 8, 2014 | Dinner, Fish, Seafood, Soup
This dish is a major event of seafood. Named by a good friend, who proclaimed: “What’s that, seafood? … What the f@#%?” upon taking a closer look into the pot. It’s basically a layered bouillabaisse that starts with various veggies on...
by Tom Pierro | May 8, 2014 | Beef, Crock Pot, Dinner, Leftovers, Pasta
How perfect for our first post. This meal started out as a way-to-salty meatloaf we had leftover. Solution? Easy. Dump one can of crushed tomatoes into a pot and crumble in meatloaf. Cook on a simmer for 30 minutes or so until sauce thickens. In the meantime, cook...
