Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dishes
Salad is so much more than lettuce and a few tomatoes. Salad should be something that stands out and sets the tone for the rest of the meal. For me, salad often is the meal. I love the fresh flavors of veggies and vinegar, and my marinated mushrooms and spinach salad is one of my …
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 …
Perfect Crispy Roasted Potatoes- using a bit of science Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Potatoes are so versatile and one of my favorite ways to serve them is roasted. I love the crispy outside and tender inside. Using a method that is based on science, the outside of the potatoes chunks are …
With the weather finally starting to cooperate, my love of cooking outside will soon be in full swing. One of my favorite side dishes is my Creamy Cole Slaw. It is simple to make and so much better than store bought. This is a recipe that was passed down and has its roots in the …
Traditional Caesar Salad is delicious and actually easy to make Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley There is nothing like a well-made salad. One of my favorites is the traditional Caesar salad. I love anchovies, which I know is kind of weird. I actually eat them out of the can. (I can hear …
Making an easy and flavorful side dish from leftover rice Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Dave and I have been empty nesters for years and yet I still find myself cooking like I’m feeding a crowd. We often live on leftovers. And when I have leftover rice, I love to make my …
A smooth and creamy clam chowder that could be true love! Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley If opening a can is the only way you enjoy soup, then you’re missing out on a lot of flavor. The creamy, decadent taste of clam chowder is one of my favorites. Perfectly spiced and simmered, …
A crisp and cool pasta salad that is perfect for warmer weather Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Warmer weather has me wanting to be outside, and one of my favorite dishes as a side for grilled meat or as a light lunch, is my zesty pasta salad. It’s full of crunchy veggies …