I am a HUGE fan of Scotch Eggs. There is a lovely pub in downtown Des Moines that we visit 4-6 times a year just for their excellent fish & chips and Scotch Eggs. Having actually been in British and Irish pubs I can honestly say that they have a great ambiance and [...]

Large sea scallops are a food that I don’t make, well, ever. In the heartland they are quite expensive and when I have made them I haven’t been please with the results. But, since we are residing just outside Boston for a couple of months, I thought I would give them another try. [...]

I’m gonna be honest here and tell you that for all the cooking that I do from scratch I have a tendency sometimes to be lazy. As in seriously lazy. As in I don’t want to spend a lot of time making dinner because, honestly, I’d rather be playing with my girls in [...]

I love dishes that appear like you spent the afternoon in the kitchen but really didn’t take as much work as they look like. This Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe from Cuisine Magazine tastes like you spent half the day in the kitchen. The crusting keeps the chicken juicy inside and gives it tons [...]

I don’t know about you, but when I prepare a special meal (whether it’s just for Doug and I or for a group) I want my food to be the center of attention. And to make a beautiful meal even more beautiful you need outstanding tableware to really make it memorable—right down to the after [...]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner and all the “good” restaurants busy I want to share a dinner that is, quite honestly, better than you will get at a restaurant on V Day- and will cost less!
“Steakhouse” Seared Steak and Stuffed Baked Potato

For the steak:
You can buy filets that are already cut or you [...]

I made this last night and it was YUMMY! And easy!

Herbed Chicken in Pastry

Thaw Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breast halves
2 tbsp. butter OR margarine
1/2 pkg. Pepperidge Farm® Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 container (4 oz.) garlic & herb spreadable [...]