small batch recipes
What to cook for dinner? Main dish entrees perfect meals for the weekend.
Some of A weekend Cooks best main dishes:
A chalet-style stovetop mac and cheese recipe for two, made with Gruyere and Cheddar Cheeses for easy comfort food meal any time of the year. Variations of this recipe include adding sauteed onion, or broccoli. Also, for a meaty version toss in a few meatballs, or go minimal with just […]
learn how to roast vegetables in the oven with my Roasted Vegetable Recipe with Orange Balsamic Glaze. it’s easy, tasty, and makes a healthy meal.
This easy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is one of those basic and easy recipes you can add to your everyday cooking repertoire. If you’re looking for a recipe that is versatile then this is the one for you. It’s great just the way it it, however, you can add steamed broccoli […]
I’ve always been a big fan of this classic and easy Sunday Rib Roast dinner cooked oh so slow in a dutch oven. I’ll cook up to a 3-pound roast in a 5 quart Le Crueset Oval Dutch oven, it cooks faster than my trusty slow cooker and serves up […]
Sheet pan dinners are perfect for all of us who cook in a small kitchen. My simple baked Brown Sugar Chicken recipe is quick to prep and comes out full of flavor. The best and easiest chicken ever, baked to form a crispy crust and tender chicken inside covered with […]
A popular and classic spicy chicken peasant dish with a twist. Instead of traditional paprika I substitute cayenne and sugar. Spicy with just a hint of sweetness. Enjoy this chicken cayenne recipe inspired by the classic chicken paprika peasant dish. The substitution of cayenne and sugar mix makes for a […]
This lovely French Chicken Stew recipe is a weekend favorite of mine. On a Friday night on my home from work I’ll pick up the ingredients and cook the stew up on Saturday morning. The stew will last all weekend! The sauce is reminiscent of a creamy tomato soup and […]
Green Bean casseroles and Thanksgiving go hand in hand, but add some chicken chunks and you’ve got an everyday meal. Instead of cream of mushroom soup you can substitute cream of broccoli soup. Also great made with fresh or frozen string beans. The green bean and chicken casserole is a […]
Chicken with prunes and olives is an amazingly tasty combo, give me a loud YUM! An easy sweet and savory olive chicken for two is a perfect weekend meal. This recipe was inspired by Ina Garten’s Chicken Marabella recipe. Olives are Amazing Spanish Olive used in this recipe are also […]
