Category Archives: Main Dishes

Roasted Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Parsley Walnut Pesto

To go with the Red Rice and Asparagus Salad posted yesterday… Roasted Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Parsley Walnut Pesto The size of the lamb leg will vary depending on how large the animal was when butchered.  I’ve seen them as small as 4 pounds and as large as 8 pounds.  Most of the ones […]

Potato, Leek and Watercress Soup

Farmer Tom from Hope’s Edge delivered gorgeous fronds of leeks to me in early May last year – not nearly far enough into the growing season to have them as large as they were.  But these leeks were special.  They’d been heeled in and over-wintered under a deep layer of straw. When we had a […]

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Caper and Kalamata Olive Pan Sauce

The column runs today.  What’s for dinner?  Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Caper and Kalamata Olive Pan Sauce; Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes; and Toasted Pinenut and Garlic Spinach. I made this meal for my mom and dad when they were last out.  Mom liked it because it felt light and Dad liked it because it was […]

Irish Soda Bread – Why mess with a good thing?

My Grandma wasn’t a fancy cook.  On the other hand, the recipes that she passed down to me are ones that I reach for time and time again.  They are tried, true and most importantly, good.  Her pancakes, her biscuits and of course her Irish Soda Bread (because, well that’s what today’s post is about), […]

Coffee Cocoa and Chili-Rubbed Pork Loin with a Brandy Cream Sauce

OR a Pineapple Salsa.  I couldn’t decide.   Should it be a round, full, rich Brandy Cream Sauce or a Pineapple Salsa bursting with fresh, bright and healthy?  I couldn’t decide so I made both.  The rub is a snap to make but oh, so elegant.  Then all you need to decide is do you go […]

Healthy Superbowl Sunday Menu

For those who know me, but don’t live with me, it sometimes comes as a shock to find that I love football and specifically, the Patriots. While our guys didn’t play as well as we know they can for the AFC Championship this year… and while I’m still adjusting to the fact that my Sundays […]

Bacon and Sage Beef Stew

Yup, it’s comfort food time.  When it feels like this outside, like it does today here in Maine… It’s time for this inside… Find the recipe for Bacon and Sage Beef Stew with Pear and Blue Cheese Salad here. Hope you love it! Annie

Dinner Subscriptions – Like having your own personal chef!

For those of you who live in the area, maybe you don’t need another diamond necklace for the holidays, but what you would really love is a little help around the house.  I’m here for ya! Sign up to receive Dinners Made by Annie during the months of January through March.  It’s like having your […]

Turkey Leftovers – What to do with ‘em

I can’t decide.  Do I like Thanksgiving dinner better or the leftover dinner the next day?  Nope, still can’t decide.  The good thing is that I don’t have to.  We had both. Now that both the big meal and the equally good leftover meal are in the past, if you haven’t already taken those bones […]

What’s in your freezer?

Day 26 without going to the grocery store.  The hot mess (or should I say ‘cold mess’) that I found in my freezer the other day resulted in a last minute change of dinner plans and a whole lot of things that need to be used up pronto. Often when we are sailing, folks ask […]

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 3,616 other followers