Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dishes
A tender and flavorful baked fish with a crispy fried coating Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Fish is often an intimidating dish to prepare. If you overcook it, it can be dry and tough, and because it is quick to fix, the right amount of baking or frying can be tricky. I …
An easier version of a family favorite dessert Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley There is a family recipe that my husband loves called butter tarts. I always make them when his father, Tony (who turns 93 on December 21st) comes to visit, because it reminds him of his childhood in Canada. This …
An easy but full of flavor dish that is an entire meal in one bowl Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley I love easy meals, but I also love dishes that are full of flavor. My Thai Noodle Bowl is both. A full meal in one easy recipe, but also saucy and full …
A flavorful Asian favorite made easily at home Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley Crispy tender chicken and a sweet chili sauce are a wonderful flavor combination. My mandarin chicken is simple to make. A quick fry with a light flour coating gives the chicken a crispiness rather than a thick breading. The …
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 delicious chocolate cookie from one generation to another Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley I learned how to cook and bake from my mother and grandmother and something they’ve passed down to me that is so special are recipes that are written in their handwriting. One of my favorites is my grandmother’s …
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 Chinese dish that is this well worth staying home for Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley I love Chinese food, but I often feel like it is so much work to make at home. However, my Chinese chicken and green beans is not only easy to make, it just tastes better than …
A sweet and creamy dessert that is only five ingredients and easy to make Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley One of my favorite flavors is caramel. I love the buttery sweet and slightly salty flavor. Combine this with a rich and creamy cheesecake and I’m in heaven. My caramel pecan cheesecake parfaits …
Spaghetti sauce so good it’s been passed down for generations Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley I often talk about my grandmother and how much her cooking influenced my life. She had so many incredible recipes and signature dishes, but I think the one that most of her grandchildren remember was her spaghetti …
