I call this my number 2 chili because you use 2 of almost everything.

I learned this recipe from a chef in Paris. This is the basic chicken dish used everywhere. I usually serve it with rice but it goes great with mashed potatoes as well.

A great romantic dinner for two and fairly easy to make. The secret to scallops is to get a nice sear on the outside without making the inside rubbery. Butternut squash puree makes a nice bed for the scallops and a great presentation. A few notes on the recipe: your local grocery or produce store
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Less traditional red beans and rice from scratch.

Caprese is a great starter for any meal.

Spanish rice and refried beans are the standard sides for Mexican food. I like store bought refried beans but I am not a fan of the boxed Spanish rice mixes so I made my own.

Being empty-nesters means having to cook smaller meals. I love chicken pot pie but a full-sized chicken pot pie can make 6 to 8 servings. Now I love making these mini versions for a nice dinner. And if you have more people, just change the name to “Personal Pot Pies” and double or triple the
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