North american dinner party main dish recipes

Corned Beef Braid

Put this on your dinner menu for St. Patrick's Day! Source: http://www.rhodesbread.com/recipes/view/corned-beef-braid

SHRIMP WRAPPED IN BACON WITH JALAPENO

This is one of my most simple yet delicious recipes! Shrimp with a slice of fresh jalapeno wrapped in bacon. I…

Honey Roasted Chicken

A recipe from old magazine that turned out fabulous.

BACON WRAPPED MEAT LOAF

THIS WORKS BEST ON THE GRILL-A SMOKER THE TAST IS OUT OF THIS WORLD I SAY THATS GRILLING. IT COOKS IN 30-45 MIN. WE COOK AT 500 DEGREE AT ALL TIMES

Braised Beef Short Ribs

We have a couple of recipes for short ribs, and this is probably the most traditional. It has a rich beef flavor and the meat falls off the bones.…

Blackened Mahi Mahi

Savory Meatloaf with Zucchini

In planning a birthday dinner for a mutual friend, a fellow-foodie and I devised this juicy meatloaf with prominent herb flavors. We started with 3…

Skinny Party Turkey Meatloaf

I call this party meatloaf because it’s fancy enough to serve for company but you really don’t have to wait for company to make this yummy meatloaf.…

Crab Omelet in a Shell

It’s crab season once again in San Francisco where food stalls along Fisherman’s Wharf are teeming with boiling pots of fresh crab. Time to don…

Seared Peppercorn Tuna Steaks

Instead of your traditional NY strip or ribeye, why not opt for Tuna Steaks on the grill? If you go for sushi-style rare in the middle, they are…

Cajun Chicken Linguine Alfredo

A bit spicy, a bit creamy, this decadent pasta brings a classic Chicken Alfredo to a whole new level. It’s bursting with flavor and spice thanks to…

Healthy Fish Tacos

I loved fish tacos, but didn't really like the fat in deep frying or the mess it makes in the house. This recipe is a similar take on baked unfried…

Maple Smoked and Glazed Turkey

We did a turkey this weekend just to give you some ideas for your Thanksgiving bird. We smoked this guy in maple smoke for 5 hours and Patti made a…

Easy Herb Chicken in Pastry

What a great company entree! Chicken breasts top an herb cream cheese base before being wrapped in puff pastry. While they bake, toss a green salad…

Authentic Mexican Enchiladas

An authentic enchiladas recipe, you can read more background information on my blog.