Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken #OurFamilyTable

This easy, nutritious and delicious stir fry has dinner on the table in less than half an hour. Tender chicken breast and fresh veggies tossed with spaghetti noodles and a flavorful sweet spicy sauce.

The From Our Dinner Table Group are sharing easy stir fry recipes today......

Sourdough Baguette and The Weekly Menu

This super simple baguette recipe using sourdough starter only takes one rise and gives you two lovely loaves of bread for very little effort.

Herb Baked Eggs inspired by Midnight in Paris #FoodnFlix

These delicious eggs baked in cream and butter and sprinkled with fresh herbs make a perfect breakfast or brunch dish.

I was inspired to make this dish after watching Midnight in Paris for Food n Flix this month.....

Lemon Ice Box Cake #TheJaneAustenSocietyParty

I was invited by  Judy of The Book Club Cook Book to join her for The Jane Austen Society Blog Party this month.  Interested bloggers were sent a pre-release copy of the novel written by Natalie Jenner and published by St. Martin Press to read and review.

You can follow the author, publisher and  The Book Club Cookbook Club at the links below:

• Publisher @stmartinspress 
• Author Instagram: @authornataliejenner Twitter: @NatalieMJenner 
• The Book Club Cookbook Facebook: TheBookClubCookbook Twitter: @bookclubcookboo Instagram: @thebookclubcookbook Pinterest: @bookclubcook

I received no monetary compensation for this post and all writing, thoughts and opinions are strictly my own.  As so often is the case when I read a book, this one had me going into the kitchen when I was done reading to created this Lemon Ice Box Cake inspired by the novel.  I thought it would be a nice addition to the party.

Jasmine Matcha Muffins #MuffinMonday #Sponsored

I received product from Adagio Teas for the purpose of testing and sampling.  I did not receive any monetary compensation.  All writings and opinons are strictly my own.

Light fluffy and lemony, these muffins made with Jasmine Match Tea are not only delicious but filled with healthy antioxidants.

Welcome to Muffin Monday being celebrated on this Memorial Day...................

Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa #OurFamilyTable

This entire dish is made on the grill making for easy summer cleanup.  Tender, juicy pork chops topped with a fresh pineapple salsa makes you feel like you are in the Tropics in your own back yard.

The From Our Dinner Table Group is going Tropical today.......

Welcoming Memorial Day Weekend and the Weekly Menu

This has been the strangest year.  We didn't get to gather for an Easter Celebration nor were we able to go to Mass.  Now it is Memorial Day weekend and our church is open for Mass but on a first come/first serve basis with only 100 people allowed and 6' between individuals that do not live in the same household.  Baby steps......I'll take it and hope that this is the way to keep this pandemic under control.

This Memorial Day I will also be remembering and honoring all of those on the front lines of this pandemic who have given their lives to help others.   May God bless and keep them and all of our fallen in the palm of his hand.

Lamb Stuffed Eggplant and a Perfect Wine from Galilee #WinePW

Disclosure: I received samples from Gregory+Vine for this event.  All writings, opinions and ideas expressed are purely my own.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.


Tender baby eggplant stuffed with a fragrant lamb and pine nut mixture was the perfect dish to pair with this amazing Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel.

Welcome to a special edition of Wine Pairing Weekend...............

Rhubarb Rose and Almond Cake #CakeSliceBakers

This amazingly moist and delicious cake made with almond flour is lightly scented with rosewater and contains sweet tart bites of rhubarb.

This was my choice of recipe for The Cake Slice Bakers this month.......

Mushroom Swiss Burger #BurgerMonth

This epic burger is part of a fantastic month-long event hosted by Girl Carnivore, but opinions are always my own!

If there is anything better than a ground beef patty cooked a perfect medium and topped with grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese I am not sure what it is.

I wait all winter long for the weather to break so I can put some burgers on the grill and celebrate Burger Month.........

Instant Pot Carrot Halwa inspired by The Henna Artist #MultiCookerMonday

Halwa translates to sweet or candy or dessert.  This Halwa made with a base of carrots is pudding like in consistency, candy sweet and beautifully spiced.  The nut and raisin garnish makes for a wonderful texture.  It looks lovely, smells amazing and tastes delicious....a feast for the senses.

I was inspired to make this dish after reading The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi.  I decided to make it in the Instant Pot for this month's Multi-Cooker Monday.

Please join me as we discover Sangiovese Wines around Italy #ItalianFWT

I am hosting our Italian Food Wine and Travel event this month that begins with this post, continues as we each choose a wine to taste (and pair in some cases) and finishes up with a twitter chat on June 6th at 11 AM Eastern Time.

I chose to look at the varietal of Sangiovese that is grown throughout Italy.  In the USA we identify our wines by the grape or grapes with which it is made.  In Italy the wine is identified by the area in which it is grown.

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The most popular area of Italy that uses Sangiovese grapes is Chianti, in Tuscany.  Most of us, when we order up wine with our pizza go for that bottle of Chianti knowing that it is going to be a perfect pairing.

If you want to get a little fancier and a little more high end you might choose a Chianti Classico.  The Classico comes from a separate territory within Chianti and is the oldest and most prestigious wine.

Further south in Tuscany you will find the town of Montalcino.  The wine made here also uses 100% Sangiovese grapes and goes by the name Brunello di Montalcino for the higher end wines and Rosso di Montalcino for the wines that age less than a year.

There are several other areas of Tuscany where Sangiovese is bottled including Montecucco and Montepulciano.  Or you can leave Tuscany and go into Central Italy to Umbria or Lazio.  You can also find this grape growing in Valpolicella, Campania and Sicily.

I hope you'll  join me next month and help me explore all the different wines made with this grape throughout Italy.    You can send me an email (wendyklik1517@gmail.com) with your blog post title and blog url by June 3rd so that I can make the initial link list of the other participants to be included in your post.  I will also provide some topics for discussion during our Twitter Chat.

Until then please Stay Home/Stay Safe/ Stay Well.

Minestrone from Campania #SoupSaturdaySwappers

This delicious, fresh, vegetable soup has it's roots in Campania, Italy.  Unlike other Minestrone Soup this version does not contain tomatoes.

We are welcoming Spring with Fresh Vegetable Soups over at Soup Saturday Swappers.......

Sourdough Pretzel Bites #BBQWeek

These soft, savory, pretzel nuggets laced with shredded cheese are a perfect treat to snack on with pre-dinner cocktails or wine.

The next time you are having friends over for a BBQ, put out a tray of these pretzel bites to share along with cocktails while the main course is on the grill.

A Casual COVID19 visit with Charcuterie and Chateau de Poncie Le Pre Roi Fleurie #Winophiles

The Winophiles are visiting the Crus of Beaujolais.  I always thought of Beaujolais as that fun, food friendly wine that needed to be enjoyed while it was young.  I didn't even realize that there was something other than Beaujolais Nouveau.

It turns out that I had a lot to learn and I and the other winophiles are anxious to share that knowledge with you.

Mahi Mahi Matecumbe; A Fish House Favorite and the Weekly Menu #FishFridayFoodies

Every few years we go down to the Florida Keys for a dive trip.  We always enjoy the diving regardless of which Key we visit.  I like exploring the different areas of the Keys but every trip.  Every. Single. Trip.  We always make a visit to The Fish House in Key Largo.

This is my attempt to recreate our favorite dish from this restaurant.  The fresh catch of the day served Matecumbe style.  Normally, if they have Snapper that is what I order.  I couldn't get any Snapper so I made mine with Mahi Mahi for this month's Fish Friday Foodies........

Grilled Chicken Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette #ImprovCookingChallenge

Tender chicken breast grilled to perfection on top of mixed greens, toasted almonds and herbs that have been dressed with a walnut vinaigrette.  A perfect springtime or summer dinner.

The Improv Cooking Challenge group is sharing meat and nut recipes today......

Tri Color Potato Salad #BBQWeek

This delicious salad begins with 3 varieties of potatoes tossed in wine while still warm and then dressed with Dijon vinaigrette.

Every BBQ needs Potato Salad and this version is perfect.  It is served at room temperature and is safe to leave out without refrigeration during those summer get togethers.

Pulled Pork using a Smoker #BBQWeek

Pork shoulder roast slow cooked on a smoker and basted with apple cider until fork tender.  Great for dinner that night and for sandwiches the next day.

Welcome to BBQ Week...........

Catalan Coca #BakingBloggers

This Spanish style "pizza" or "flatbread" is quick and easy to make and the perfect Meatless Monday meal.

Yeast dough risen and shaped into a gorgeous oval, painted with olive oil and then topped with thinly sliced vegetables and baked to a golden brown.  Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve as an appetizer, snack or light lunch.

Shopska Salata #EattheWorld

This Bulgarian Summer Salad is perfect to use up all the tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers that will be exploding from your gardens this season.

Join us today as we Eat the World on a virtual visit to Bulagaria.......

Leftover Filet of Beef Stroganoff and the Weekly Menu

I don't have much to say.  We are still under quarantine. We had a nice week last week visiting with our kids on the deck while social distancing.  Not being able to get and give hugs sucks.  That is all.

I made filet mignon for our anniversary dinner.  Normally I use 6 oz filets, these were closer to 10 oz. so I had leftovers.  I decided to turn them into Stroganoff and serve them over egg noodles.  They replaced the gyros that were on the menu for last week as I couldn't find any ground lamb.

Leftover filet mignon sliced and quickly reheated in a creamy mushroom stroganoff sauce before being ladled onto egg noodles for a delicious and hearty meal.

Donkey and Goat Skin Fermented Roussanne; A Baaaaad Ass Wine #Winepw

This ham and shrimp jambalaya is a delicious one pot meal that is ready to serve in less than an hour.

I paired it with an "Orange" wine from California for our WinePW event this month.......

Pickled Pork Tongue #InternationalPickleWeek

Nose to Tail eating became very popular a couple of years ago but it actually stems way back to ancient times when you had to work hard and hunt for your food and clothing so you let nothing go to waste.  In honor of that movement and International Pickle Week, I am sharing this recipe with you today.

Tender, dense, slices of meat pickled with onions and garlic make this a perfect part of your next charcuterie platter.

Lobster, Mango and Avocado Salad; How to celebrate in Don Tillman Style

We celebrated our 28th Anniversary on Saturday.  This was a very different celebration than which we normally have.  Sometimes we go out for dinner, but that was not an option this year.  That's okay, we often have dinner at home but this is the first Anniversary dinner we have had at home since we adopted the Teen.

We still broke out the china, lit candles, opened a nice wine and created a wonderful dinner.  We still toasted to our amazing life together and wished for many more years to come.  And then, after dinner, we broke out the Yahtzee game and the Teen kicked our butts........

Copycat Buddy's Antipasto Salad #OurFamilyTable

Buddy's Pizza started in Detroit in 1946 and now has 11 restaurants in Michigan.  Food Network recognized it as one of the five best pizzarias in the USA.  I agree.  We love Buddy's Pizza but what we love even more than their pizza is their Antipasto Salad.

Fresh romaine, tomatoes and cucumbers tossed in a red wine vinaigrette and then topped with salami, ham and cheese.  This salad can be a delicious starter or a hearty main course depending only on serving size.

Polpette and Terredora di Paolo Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso #IalianFWT

We are visiting Campania today with our Italian Food Wine and Travel group.  I was not familiar at all with this are so I went to my trusty Wine.com site and asked the agent there for some suggestions.
One of his suggestions was this red wine blend from Terredora di Paolo.

I decided to buy this bottle and while waiting for it to arrive started looking at the foods of Campania.  

Taco Crepes #CincodeMayoRecipes

Looking for a different, unique dinner to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while we are sheltering at home?  These delicious cornmeal crepes stuffed with taco filling and cheese, sprinkled with even more cheese and baked are a delicious way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo or any Mexican Monday or Taco Tuesday.

The Festive Foodies are sharing Cinco de Mayo recipes with you today.  Just in time to start planning your celebration.