SAMPLE DINNERS

I enjoy planning menus that are nutritionally well balanced and that offer a variety of flavors, colors and textures. I want you to open your freezer or refrigerator to an eclectic assortment of entrees ranging from Latin to Vegetarian to Classic Comfort Foods. And, unless you ask for it, I won't repeat an entree. Here are some of my most popular dishes.

*Grilled Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Dressing and Feta Cheese served with Rosemary Orzo

*Coriander-Cornmeal Crusted Chicken with Black Bean Mango Salsa served with Saffron Rice

*Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin served with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms

*Goat Cheese Quesadillas served with Spicy Black Bean Salsa

*Braised Chicken and Chick Peas served with Wild Rice Pilaf

*Cumin-Orange Beef Stew served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

*Three Cheese Baked Macaroni served with Roasted Tomato Soup

*Oven Poached Shrimp in Garlic Broth served with Parmesan Rice and Peas

*Stuffed Peppers with Sausage and Herbs served with Roasted Pumpkin Soup

*Classic Lasagna served with Soft Breadsticks

*Asian Spiced Meatloaf served with Curried White and Wild Rice with Mushrooms

*Chicken Rolls with Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomatoes served with White Bean Ragout

*Wild Rice and Broccoli Casserole served with Butternut Squash Soup

*Manicotti Stuffed with Ricotta Cheeese and Basil Walnut Pesto served with Parmesan Garlic Bread

*Poached Salmon with Ginger Soy Sauce served with a Warm Green Bean and Brown Rice Salad

*Stuffed Tomatoes with Orzo served with Asparagus-Leek Soup

*Shrimp in Yellow Curry Sauce served with Basmati Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts

*Braised Pork Loin with Applesauce and Cornbread Stuffing

*Chili con Carne served with Sour Cream Muffins

*Veal Stuffed with Proscuitto served with Creamy Broccoli Puree

I utilize the internet to find many new recipes. Here are a few of my favorite sites.

Favorite Cooking Sites

Epicurious.com This site has many good recipes as well as helpful cooking tips. I especially like the Bon Appetite recipes.
FoodandWine.com The magazine's recipe search is good.
cuisinemagazine.com This is my favorite cooking magazine.