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Dinner Recipes (19 recipes)

Chef Michael's Baby Potatoes in White Wine Sauce
Chef Michael's Baby Potatoes in White Wine Sauce

Very tasty and fairly easy to make baby potato side dish. These potatoes go with just about anything. Except for pasta.

Category: Side Dishes
Preparation time:
15m
Cook:
30m
Chef Michael's Beef Stew
Chef Michael's Beef Stew

This is one of beef stew recipes. This is a what I would consider a quick stew,

Category: Dinner Recipes Lunch Recipes Main Dishes Slow Cooker Main Dishes Soups and Stews
Cuisine Type American
Preparation time:
30m
Cook:
1h 30m
Wait:
15m
Chef Michael's Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms
Chef Michael's Broccoli Stuffed Mushrooms

I came up with this recipe on the spur of the moment. Needless to say they are delicious.

Category: Appetizers Mushroom Appetizers Side Dishes
Preparation time:
1h
Cook:
30m
Chef Michael's Chicken Soup
Chef Michael's Chicken Soup

This is one of my many versions of chicken soup. 

Category: Dinner Recipes Lunch Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Slow Cooker Soups and Stews Soups and Stews
Cuisine Type American
Preparation time:
30m
Cook:
1h 25m
Chef Michael's Creamy Potato Soup
Chef Michael's Creamy Potato Soup

This soup is great anytime but especially on a cold winter's day.

 

Category: Appetizers Dinner Recipes Lunch Recipes Main Dishes Cooking for Two Quick Dinners Side Dishes Slow Cooker Main Dishes Soups and Stews
Cuisine Type American
Preparation time:
15m
Cook:
1h 30m
Chef Michael's Italian Meatballs
Chef Michael's Italian Meatballs
"Easy to make Italian Meatballs. these meatballs are good either in a sauce or by themselves." This recipe makes approximately 16 2oz. meatballs, 2 meatballs per person.
Category: Appetizers Meat and Poultry Side Dishes
Cuisine Type Italian
Preparation time:
45m
Cook:
30m
Chef Michael's Lentil Soup
Chef Michael's Lentil Soup

This Lentil Soup recipe is very easy to make and is extremely tasty.

Category: Lunch Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Side Dishes Slow Cooker Soups and Stews
Preparation time:
15m
Cook:
4h
Chef Michael's Spare Ribs
Chef Michael's Spare Ribs

This is my recipe for fall off the bone rips. It is a fairly easy recipe it just takes time to cook.

Category: BBQ & Grilling Dinner Recipes Main Dishes Meat and Poultry BBQ & Grilled Pork BBQ & Grilled Beef Ribs Cooking for Two
Cuisine Type American
Preparation time:
5m
Cook:
3h
Wait:
5m
Chicken Piccata w/Artichoke Hearts
Chicken Piccata w/Artichoke Hearts

This is my version of Chicken Piccata. it is easy to make and goes great with almost any pasta.

Category: Dinner Recipes Main Dishes Meat and Poultry Cooking for Two Quick Dinners
Cuisine Type Italian
Preparation time:
15m
Cook:
35m
Fillet of Salmon in a White Wine and Butter sauce.
Fillet of Salmon in a White Wine and Butter sauce.

This is a very tasty salmon dish that is also very easy to make.

Category: Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Type Latin
Preparation time:
30m
Cook:
1h
Lamb Shank, Osso Buco
Lamb Shank, Osso Buco

This is a family favorite for over 30 years. When properly prepared and cooked it is absolutely delicious.

Category: Meat and Poultry
Cuisine Type Italian
Preparation time:
1h
Cook:
4h
Wait:
15m
Leg of Lamb
Leg of Lamb

This is not only a delicious dish but it easy to prepare and cook as well.

Category: Meat and Poultry
Cuisine Type Italian
Preparation time:
30m
Cook:
1h 30m
Wait:
10m
Lentil and Mini Farfalle Soup
Lentil and Mini Farfalle Soup

This is an easy to make Lentil Bean soup recipe that is not only very tasty but an excellent soup to make and freeze for later.

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili Soups and Stews
Cuisine Type Latin
Preparation time:
15m
Cook:
1h 30m
Red Wine Marinade
Red Wine Marinade

"This marinade is perfect for all sorts of red meats. It's especially good when making kabobs. This recipe makes enough to marinate for up to 2 pounds of meat."

Category: Sauces and Marinades
Cuisine Type Italian
Preparation time:
10m
Wait:
1d
Shrimp Marsala
Shrimp Marsala

This is my version of Shrimp Marsala. Not only is the sauce very tasty but it is creamy as well.

Category: Dinner Recipes Main Dishes Seafood Recipes
Cuisine Type Italian
Preparation time:
15m
Cook:
40m
Shrimp with Diced Tomatoes
Shrimp with Diced Tomatoes

This is one of my many fast and simple recipes that is easy to make and very tasty.

Category: Lunch Recipes Main Dishes Seafood Recipes
Preparation time:
5m
Cook:
30m
Simple Marinara Sauce
Simple Marinara Sauce

This recipe is for a quick and easy marinara sauce.

Category: Sauces and Marinades
Cuisine Type Italian
Preparation time:
15m
Cook:
1h
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and White Rice.
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and White Rice.

This is a little something I came up with instead of making Chicken Risotto. this is a low sodium dish that just happens to be very tasty.

Category: Meat and Poultry
Preparation time:
45m
Cook:
1h

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Description:
This is my recipe for fall off the bone rips. It is a fairly easy recipe it just takes time to cook.

Ingredients:
Spare Ribs, Barbeque Sauce

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This is my version of Chicken Piccata. it is easy to make and goes great with almost any pasta.

Ingredients:
Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breast halves., Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Italian Seasoning Mix, Garlic Minced (Equals approx. 2 tablespoons.), Onions Minced (Approximately size of large egg.), Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, White Wine, Chicken Broth, Artichoke Hearts (14 oz. Can), Butter (Unsalted), Capers (With liquid)

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Description:
This is my version of Shrimp Scampi. 

Ingredients:
Shrimp (Medium 41-50 ct), Garlic (Minced), Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Fresh Basil (Chopped), White Wine, Butter, Olive Oil, Cornstarch or Flour (Chef's choice)

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Description:
I came up with this recipe on the spur of the moment. Needless to say they are delicious.

Ingredients:
White Mushrooms (6-8 per 10 oz. package), Broccoli (With Stems), Feta Cheese, Bread Crumbs (Italian Seasoned), Bacon

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