For all walleye lovers! This recipe is better than the traditional pan-fried Walleye recipes because the parmesan provides the bite and the panko the crispness. Panfried Parmesan and Panko walleye that is better than traditional breaded walleye. Note: if…
Chicken Forestier
Here is another dish worthy of an elegant dinner party. Veal can be substituted for chicken and is equally good. A tasty dish with chicken, mushrooms, and artichokes with a wonderfully rich sauce. The picture shows side dishes of…
Chicken with Proscuitto and Balsamella Sauce
This is the perfect selection for an elegant dinner party. Quick to make and leaving the diners wanting another serving. Serve with green beans, mushrooms, and a baked potato. Elegant dish of baked chicken breast stuffed with smoked gouda, wrapped…
Old World Dumplings with Sauerkraut
This is one of my favorite comfort foods. It was a common dish at my great-grandparent’s home in Fox River Grove, Illinois. Sophie and Frank Ort moved to Fox River Grove from Bohemia in the early 1900s, and as a…
Chicken Tetrazzini
Creamy mushroom sauce with pasta and chicken, baked with breadcrumbs and Parmesan on top
Authentic Hungarian Goulash
If you love Hungarian, Bohemian, German, or any Old World foods, you’ll love this recipe. I cringe when I see recipes for the Americanized version of “Goulash” with ground beef, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni. I do like riffs on that…
Asian Salmon
This is the perfect dish to serve when entertaining. The sauce can be prepared ahead of time, and the salmon is baked, so attention can be paid to guests. Simple and highly flavorful. Fast and easy salmon recipe with a…
Chile Relleno with Salsa Roja
Chile Relleno with Roja Sauce. I went many years without attempting to make my own Chile Rellenos, and I couldn’t believe how easy they were to make and how tasty they were! Easy to make and super tasty. They also…
Sweet and Sour Pork
I love Sweet and Sour Pork, and this is a terrific version. I typically make the sauce separately from the meat so diners can choose from Pork, Shrimp, or Chicken. This is a great Sweet and Sour recipe, and…
Bulgogi with Rice Cake
I’m particularly excited to post this recipe. I love Bulgogi, and rice cakes are entirely overlooked as a terrific ingredient in Asian food. I created this recipe by taking pieces from three different recipes to develop this gem. I made…











