Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dishes
A decadent chocolate cake that looks as good as it tastes Tales of the Dinner Belle By Brenda Stanley So much of what makes a dessert delicious is anticipation, and when you see my bourbon brownie cake, it screams chocolate. This cake even looks decadent, and yet it’s so easy to make. The cake is …
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 …
When was the last time you dunked a cookie in milk? It was one of my favorite things as a child, but I find, I don’t do it much anymore. Plus, it seems the cookie usually ended up in the milk after that first dunk. That is why I love biscotti. What could be better …
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 …
