Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dishes
Cashew Chicken that was worth traveling the country to find It is surprising when traveling around the country how different a dish can be from one coast to the other or even one city from another. Pizza in New York is completely different than in Chicago or San Diego and Iced Tea in Georgia is …
There is something about Americans and their sauces. Every part of the country seems to have their claim to a certain sauce. In Idaho, we have fry sauce, which you either love or hate. In the South barbeque sauce is more vinegar and in the West it is sweet and thick. And then you have …
I love seafood and I love curry, so combining the two was a natural. My spicy shrimp curry is full of warm Indian flavor and I love the crunch of bok choy. Never had it? Well, don’t let this unusual vegetable keep you from trying this easy and tasty dish. You can find bok choy …
A savory and saucy recipe to liven up your steak Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Steak is a popular dish, but can be expensive. My steak with cabernet mushroom sauce will make any grilled steak even tastier. I use flat iron or blade steaks in this recipe. They are typically cheaper, but …
A Dutch oven treat that is perfect for your next outdoor adventure Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, and that includes cooking. Avoiding a hot kitchen is not the only reason to take the kitchen outside. There are so many fun and delicious things …
In the summer months, it is always nice to have something cool and light to eat. One of my favorite summer time recipes is my cucumber sandwiches. They may seem like something you’d find only at a high scale function or a Royal Tea Party, but I love them for a tasty and simple dish …
I think one of the reasons I enjoy cooking is it’s always an evolving, growing and learning experience. There are dishes I have cooked for thirty years that I still find ways to make better and there are others that I realize I shouldn’t change even a pinch. One of my most successful creations has …
Using pantry staples to create a comforting and delicious dish Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley The on-going concerns over the corona virus have us all hunkering down and doing what we can to keep it from spreading. This has led to us trying to find ways to stay inside as much as …
Shrimp tacos are a great summer dinner Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Shrimp is a perfect summer meal. It’s light but satisfying and so quick and easy to put together. My shrimp tacos with creamy cilantro dressing is a flavorful dish with just the right about of spicy heat. Mix up the …
A delicious and simple pork chop that is full of flavor Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley If you are intimidated when it comes to cooking meat, here is a recipe that will ease your mind and leave your family wanting more. Pork is a meat that you need to cook thoroughly, but …