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Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is a classic dessert that brings together the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors. The vibrant lemon filling provides a refreshing contrast to the airy, sweet meringue topping. This dessert has a rich history, with variations found in...
Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate Mousse Cake

One summer we had a chocolate mousse cake recipe contest. The contest was between recipes to find the best one. One thing I found was that there is no consensus of exactly what a chocolate mousse cake is made of besides having mousse somewhere in it. I must have tried...
Grilled Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

The fresh ingredients and lean cuts of beef make this dish both nutritious and satisfying. Because both the sauce and seasonings are light, it’s important to get a good cut of meat. Click the link below for the Chimichurri sauce recipe. I like to use this as a...
Lasagna

Lasagna

To make this lasagna you need marinara sauce and béchamel (besciamla) – see links to those recipes below. There are a lot of no-boil lasagna brands available, but don’t use them. Although they do soften up in the oven, they absorb a lot of the liquid from...
Cornbread-Stuffed Cornish Hens

Cornbread-Stuffed Cornish Hens

I used Jiffy Mix for the cornbread in this recipe, but you can certainly make your own or get a different mix that is gluten-free if that is what you need. Stuffed Cornish Hens shown with Corn Maque Choux as a side dish. For a full dinner menu featuring these Cornish...