Category Archives: Sunday Dinners

08/26/13
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Beer Marinated Steaks with Port~Gorgonzola Butter & Green Beans Vinaigrette

SUNDAY Beer Marinated New York Strip Steaks  |  Porter-Gorgonzola Butter  |  Green Beans Vinaigrette  |  Baked Potatoes   I am currently reading three books.  Yes, that is right…three.  Now before you jump to the conclusion that I am lady of leisure who spends her days lounging on a chaise in silk pajamas, sipping tea and Continue reading → «Beer Marinated Steaks with Port~Gorgonzola Butter & Green Beans Vinaigrette»

08/19/13
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Beef Tenderloin with Tomato Gravy & A Basil Caesar Salad

SUNDAY Beef Tenderloin  |  Tomato Gravy  | Basil Caesar Salad  |  Strawberry,Basil, Lemonade Granitas   A whole fillet of beef tenderloin is a wonderful dinner when entertaining guests, as we did this evening.  It is special, not something people often cook for themselves at home for dinner, and the finished presentation is always impressive.  But Continue reading → «Beef Tenderloin with Tomato Gravy & A Basil Caesar Salad»

07/15/13
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Sambal Chicken Skewers & Apricot, Kale and Quinoa Salad

SUNDAY Sambal Chicken Skewers  |  Apricot, Kale & Quinoa Salad   I distinctly remember the morning I first saw the photo of these chicken skewers gracing the cover of the July 2013 issue of Bon Appétit… I was standing in the checkout line at our local market around 11:00am and one of the clerks was Continue reading → «Sambal Chicken Skewers & Apricot, Kale and Quinoa Salad»

07/1/13
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Marinated Pork Tenderloin with a Strawberry & Melon Salad

SUNDAY Hoisin-Marinated & Grilled Pork Tenderloins  |  Strawberry, Melon & Baby Arugula Salad  |  Roasted Baby Red Potatoes   This evening’s dinner is a wonderful example of easy summer cooking at it’s best.  Worthy of a Sunday dinner, it can also be enjoyed on a busy weeknight as it cooks up quickly with minimal preparation Continue reading → «Marinated Pork Tenderloin with a Strawberry & Melon Salad»

06/24/13
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Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce

SUNDAY Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts  |  Mushroom Pan Sauce  |  Tabbouleh After all of the activity of last week, today was, finally…quiet.  Not a single alarm clock was set.  Michael was the first to awaken and, shortly after he made his way downstairs, the children and I followed, drawn to the kitchen by the aroma of Continue reading → «Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce»

06/10/13
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Grilled Chicken, Jeweled Rice & A Spinach Salad

SUNDAY Grilled Whole Chickens  |  Jeweled Rice  |  Spinach Salad with Citrus~Parmesan Vinaigrette     It felt like winter here today…the sun remained behind a blanket of dark grey clouds all day and as I sat in front of our large bay window in the living room this morning, enjoying a fresh cup of coffee, Continue reading → «Grilled Chicken, Jeweled Rice & A Spinach Salad»

06/3/13
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Vietnamese Pork Chops & Fresh Apple Salsa

SUNDAY Vietnamese Pork Chops  |  Fresh Apple Salsa   “The city takes a breath on Sunday.  Of all that’s lost in the pursuit of what’s next, I hope we don’t lose that…” ~ Hawksley Workman   I try very hard to keep Sundays free of chores.  Cleaning, laundry, errands…these are my constant companions six days Continue reading → «Vietnamese Pork Chops & Fresh Apple Salsa»

05/20/13
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Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops & Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil

SUNDAY Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops  |  Brown Rice  |  A Medley of Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil   I came across this quote a few days ago and found myself thinking about it quite a bit today.  It sums up both our day, as well as our dinner this Sunday… Nothing fancy…the day was filled Continue reading → «Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops & Steamed Vegetables with Shallot Oil»

05/6/13
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Cinco de Mayo 2013

SUNDAY Chile-Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos  |  Salsa  |  Guacamolé  |  Oven-Baked Tortilla Chips with Lime Salt  |  Horchata Milkshakes   The 5th of May, this year, turned out to be cool and gray with a bit of thunder and a brief shower.  Quite the change from the sunshine and heat we experienced all week.  The cooler temperatures and Continue reading → «Cinco de Mayo 2013»

04/28/13
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Slow-Roasted Pork with Herbs, Butter-Braised Spring Onions & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

SUNDAY Slow-Roasted Boneless Pork Shoulder with Herbs & Lemon  |  Butter-Braised Spring Onions with lots of Chives  |  Creamy Mashed Potatoes What a glorious weekend!  The weather here in Northern California was just about as perfect as you could have imagined.  Cool mornings & evenings but sandwiched in-between was spectacular sunshine & balmy temperatures. We Continue reading → «Slow-Roasted Pork with Herbs, Butter-Braised Spring Onions & Creamy Mashed Potatoes»