Recipes by Amy Ricks (Page 9)

United States Chef

	Sliced Flank Steak on Garlic Toasts: Dinner at Nan's, My View by Amy Ricks Back about 25 years ago, in the roaring 80's, when lavish holiday parties for business acquaintences, friends and families were the norm, I recall this was one of the favorites at the omnipresent "carving station". Thinly sliced rare flank steak piled…	1 vote 1086 views
	Indecisive Nacho Topped Quesadilla Monstrosity by Amy Ricks This is what happens when I am unable to come to a decision about what to fix for dinner. At least once a week, sometimes more, I am at a loss for some clear dinner direction and, when in such a predicament, I generally turn to one of my many Mexican inspired favorites. However, once an easy "go to" meal, my cantina fare obsession…	1 vote 266 views
	Super Simple Eggplant Parmesan by Amy Ricks As I mentioned before, yesterday was my sister-in-law's birthday! Recently, she has been talking about Eggplant Parmesan and how much she loves it but she does not get the opportunity to enjoy it as much as she would like. My brother, who does a lot of their cooking tends to prepare only those items he likes and, unfortunately for…	1 vote 471 views
	Roast Beef, Gorgonzola Twice Baked Potato and Garlicky Green Beans by Amy Ricks Even though we are still suffering through the heat of summer, no matter, a classic roast beef dinner is perfect anytime of the year. Green beans have been particularly lovely of late and, despite the fact that I am not a huge green vegetable eater, I…	1 vote 1698 views
	Hickory Grilled Salmon by Amy Ricks A couple of weeks ago while channel surfing through my favorite Saturday morning cooking shows, a favorite way to start the weekend, I came across this recipe being prepared by Chris Kimball and company on one of my very favorite shows, Cook's Country. As I am always looking for new ways to prepare salmon, which is one of my favorite…	1 vote 628 views
	Lazy Chicken Parmesan by Amy Ricks I really do not know how I would get by in the kitchen without boneless skinless chicken breasts. They are definitely a freezer necessity due to their versatility in taking on flavors from many types of food, they thaw in the microwave in no time flat and they have a really quick cooking time too. I spent the day in Shipshewana, IN…	1 vote 335 views
	Steak Frites: Spiced Up and Dressed Down by Amy Ricks The traditional Steak Frites is fabulous French Bistro fare, for sure. Proof that it really does not matter what nationality you are, steak and french fries is a favorite. My super simple and slightly spicy version is perfect for a quick week night meal suitable for the busiest of families. Using the very economic skirt steak and…	1 vote 286 views
	Home Made Pizza by Amy Ricks Pizza is one of my all time favorite foods! Used to be that I thought I could only get really good pizza from a pizza parlor, but with this dough recipe from Chris Bianco that I found in "The Gourmet Cookbook" and my No Cook Tomato Sauce, you can absolutely create some delicious pies right in your own kitchen. The one I made for…	1 vote 384 views
	Cashew Chicken by Amy Ricks Lately, I have really enjoyed trying recreate some of my favorite Chinese restaurant dishes at home. While they may not be quite as authentic and, though nothing does hit the spot like the tasty treasures that lie within those little white paper boxes, these at home recreations do give you the ability to control the ingredients.…	1 vote 436 views
	Mac 'n' Cheese by Amy Ricks My poor Mom, who has been suffering with a tooth situation for quite some time, finally had to have it yanked out yesterday. I have a ridiculous and debilitating fear of the dentist and am so afraid, in fact, that my brother actually had to drive her to the appointment (she was being put under) because I am too paralyzed with fear to…	1 vote 373 views