by Tom Pierro | Jun 26, 2014 | Chicken, Dinner, Leftovers
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 | 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 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 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...
