Last Posted Recipe: Jul 14, 2016
Baked Ham with Cherry-Pineapple Glaze
We love ham…..who doesn’t This glazed ham is so delicious you want to eat the whole thing all at once. But don’t. You won’t be able to move.
by okarcheboyBaked Ham with Cherry Pineapple Glaze
We love ham…..who doesn’t This glazed ham is so delicious you want to eat the whole thing all at once. But don’t. You won’t be able to move.
by okarcheboyBourbon Street Deviled Eggs
This is a fun twist on traditional Deviled Eggs including both the mustard and pepper but also Bourbon Chicken inspired ingredients.
by okarcheboySpicy Cashew Chicken
This is a Thai version of a Chinese recipe. You may have tried an Americanized version of this at The Cheesecake Factory but this is much better.
by okarcheboyGallo Pinto
You might call this the Costa Rican nation dish. Every restaurant has it on their menu. If you never had it you should. Only then will you understand all the fuss about it.
by okarcheboyBistec Encebollado
This is a classic Puerto Rican Dish. If that is your kind of food, than you will definitely want to try this recipe
by okarcheboyHomemade Meatballs
Meatballs are so versatile. Put them on top of spaghetti, on a sandwich, what ever. They are great. Combine this with homemade Spaghetti sauce and you have a healthy combination that is limitless
by okarcheboySwedish Pork Chop
I went out and looked at several recipes for Swedish Pork Chops. In the end this is what I came out with. I don’t know if it is truly Swedish. But it is Swedish inspired and delicious.
by okarcheboyFajitas
Fajita is a ‘Texican’ term for little strips of meat. This is an easy and enjoyable meal to have at home. Everyone can individualize their own dish with the ingredients that they like.
by okarcheboyLemon Pepper Chicken w Soleil Cream Sau
Recently we took a trip to Stable Ridge Winery located on old route 66. We discovered a new wine, a lemon wine. They call it Soleil . As I sampled it I started thinking of how well this would work in a dish of some kind. This is what we came up with.
by okarcheboyBolognese with Pasta
This delicious sauce is a true MEAT sauce with a rich wine based sauce. While it does have tomatoes it doesn’t use tomato sauce.
by okarcheboyTuna Casserole
This is a Jaque classic. We don’t know where she came up with the recipe. But it is always good. Even the kids love it and actually request it!
by okarcheboyPotato Salad
This is a simple recipe but somehow Jaque manages to make it special. Whenever we have been invited to a gathering of some kind,she is always asked to bring this along.
by okarcheboyGarlic Green Beans
This is so much better than the traditional boiled to mush or canned versions. True they are blanched in boiling water but just blanched. If done right they retain just the right amount of snap for a nice and tasty mouth feel.
by okarcheboyBaked Corn
We love corn on the cob but it does get a little boring to simply boil it. This is a nice alternative to that. It is lightly seasoned, moist and you even have a handle to hold if you leave the husks on and pull them back when you eat it. It’s delicious!
by okarcheboyPeppered Pork Chops w-Peach-Vinegar Glaze
Fruit and Pork are the perfect combination. This dish has so many possible variations regardless of the combination you choose it is always good..
by okarcheboyGarlic Roasted Potatoes
In our house these potatoes are beloved by young and old alike. They are so, simple, healthy, and flavorful.
by okarcheboyTortellini Alfredo
We love Alfredo. Usually we ‘cheat’ and buy store bought just because. Funny thing is, you don’t really save much time doing that. Alfredo is so easy and the home made version is so much better. Give it a go and see if you don’t agree
by okarcheboyThai Noodles
I don’t know if this recipe is really an authentic Thai recipe. But we were told it was a “family” recipes a friend learned from an owner of a local Thai restaurant.
by okarcheboyRosemary Chardonnay Pork Chops
We found a wonderful Chardonnay Jelly that we just had to try. The vendor told us that it would make a great glaze for pork. So this is what we came up with. Give it a try and let me know what you think
by okarcheboyTossed Broccoli Salad
Bacon makes everything better, including broccoli. Even our kids love this recipe.
by okarcheboyRoasted Potato Wedges
This is a great side for a lot of casual dishes where you might want fries. Being roasted it is a great and healthy alternative to fries.
by okarcheboyPad Grapow (Thai Basil Chicken)
We love Thai food and when I saw this I was intrigued by its simplicity and combination of flavors. Once we tried it we decided it was a keeper
by okarcheboyTomatoes with Basil-Garlic Bread
This is almost like a little Margarita Pizza. It’s so tasty it’s almost addictive. But it is so easy to make. It pairs wonderfully with our Tuscan soup.
by okarcheboyTuscan Soup
We love this recipe. We originally had a recipe like this at the Olive Garden.
by okarcheboyJs Chicken Scampi
I love shrimp scampi so I already know I’ll like the combination. My family, however, is somewhat less excited about seafood in general. So this should be a great compromise.
by okarcheboyZucchini Pancakes
When I saw this recipe I thought what a fun way to use Zucchini. But I was unsure how the family would feel about it. Well they LOVED it.
by okarcheboyCoconut Curry Chicken
This family favorite Indian dish that the KurryKing at the Dallas farmers market taught me. Its so simple but oh so delicious. Sadly the KurryKing has passed away but his recipe will live on.
by okarcheboyChicken Pot Pie
I love chicken pot pie but the store bought ones are always a let down. This version is about as easy as it gets. No need to make dough or bechamel sauce.
by okarcheboySimple Pasta Salad
This is a super easy base for a great summer side dish. With this as a basis it is easy to use whatever other vegetables you may have on hand for a tasty and delicious twist. One alternative would be to add red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese for a Mediterranean version.
by okarcheboyGarlic Mashed Potatoes
These are a rich and savory version of mashed potatoes. For a richer version use heavy cream.
by okarcheboyNaan Pizza
This pizza is quick, simple and delicious. Instead of making the pizza dough from scratch it uses naan bread for the pizza base. Using naan bread not only saves time but it is great for portion control.
by okarcheboyVegetables with Spicy Honey Peanut Sauce
This is a delicious Thai inspired way to server vegetables. However, with the Cilantro and Pepper it can also be paired well with certain Latin based dishes for a bit of a fusion flare.
by okarcheboyall-check