The Good Plate

The Good Plate

Fresh Gourmet Foods on a Budget - Deconstructing Packaged Foods
Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn GoodReads Twitter
  Menu
Skip to content
  • Home
  • Recipe Calendar
  • My Library
  • Suggested Menus
    • Adopt-a-Vet Dinner for Four Menu
    • Christmas Dinner Menu
    • International Talk Like a Pirate Day
    • Italian
    • Ole! Mexican Inspired Menu
    • St. Patrick’s Day Green Food
  • The Pantry
    • The Well Stocked Pantry
    • Out Of Milk
    • The Right Tool
    • Baking Tools
  • Who’s the chef?
    • Adrienne Boswell
    • Chef John Farion
    • Rules of the Kitchen
    • Ask the Chef
  • Penzey’s Spices

What's Cookin'?

The Month of French – Graniteware Roast Chicken

Moist chicken in a Graniteware roaster to keep moisture in and have nice crispy skin. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, elegant enough for guests. Continue reading →

The Month of French – Quiche Lorraine

For the Month of French, classic Quiche Lorraine is easy enough for after work dinner, and great as a next day take for lunch. Continue reading →

Loin Lamb Chops with Balsamic Red Wine Reduction

Loin Lamb Chops with Balsamic Red Wine Reduction are a great choice for a Spring or Easter dinner. Continue reading →

The Month of French – French Onion Soup

French Onion soup for the Month of French - very easy to make, no special equipment needed! Continue reading →

Asian Beef Meatballs with Spicy Cucumber Salad

These Asian Beef Meatballs and rice goes nicely with a spicy yet cool cucumber salad, easy to prepare and delightful on a warm night. Continue reading →

Penne Al’Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper

Penne Al'Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper is hot and spicy, and quick to get together, perfect for a weeknight. Serve with salad and garlic bread. Continue reading →

Good Stuff!

Fresh Food

We will show you how to make gourmet food on a budget, homemade so you know what is in it.
Read more »

From Soup...

Why buy that stuff in the can when you can prepare your own soups for half the cost and much better flavor.
Read more »

to Basil Pine Nut Pesto

We really like fresh foods at The Good Plate, and this Basil Pine nut Pesto can't be beat!
Read more »
"To become a good cook requires more than the blind following of recipe. It means to gain a knowledge of foods and how they behave and skill in manipulating them. The recipe by itself, helpful as it is, will not produce a good product; the human being using the recipe must interpret it and must have skill in handling the materials it prescribes." ~Ruth Berolzheimer, Director Culinary Arts Institute - American Woman's Cook Book

The Month of French – Graniteware Roast Chicken

By arbpen | April 19, 2019 - 12:00 |April 15, 2019 Chicken and Poultry, Easter, Graniteware
2 Comments
Roast Chicken

Moist chicken in a Graniteware roaster to keep moisture in and have nice crispy skin. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, elegant enough for guests. Continue reading →

Tagged butter, chicken, lemon, Ozark seasoning, Paprika, white wine

The Month of French – Quiche Lorraine

By arbpen | April 12, 2019 - 11:59 |March 15, 2019 Appetizers, French, Pies, Savories, Tarts
Leave a comment
The Month of French - Quiche Lorraine

For the Month of French, classic Quiche Lorraine is easy enough for after work dinner, and great as a next day take for lunch. Continue reading →

Tagged bacon, Cheese, cream, Eggs

Loin Lamb Chops with Balsamic Red Wine Reduction

By arbpen | April 11, 2019 - 12:00 |April 6, 2019 Beef and Lamb
3 Comments
balsamic loin lampchops

Loin Lamb Chops with Balsamic Red Wine Reduction are a great choice for a Spring or Easter dinner. Continue reading →

Tagged Balsamic Vinegar, Lamb, red wine

The Month of French – French Onion Soup

By arbpen | April 5, 2019 - 12:00 |April 6, 2019 French, Soups and Stews
3 Comments
The Month of French - French Onion Soup

French Onion soup for the Month of French – very easy to make, no special equipment needed! Continue reading →

Tagged beef base, bread, Cheese, Chicken Base, onions, turkey broth

Asian Beef Meatballs with Spicy Cucumber Salad

By arbpen | March 29, 2019 - 12:00 |April 2, 2019 Asian, Beef and Lamb, Evening and Dinner, Sides, Vegetables
4 Comments
Asian Beef Meatballs with Spicy Cucumber Salad

These Asian Beef Meatballs and rice goes nicely with a spicy yet cool cucumber salad, easy to prepare and delightful on a warm night. Continue reading →

Tagged Beef, Chili, Cilantro, cucumber, ginger, Rice

Penne Al’Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper

By arbpen | March 22, 2019 - 11:58 |March 28, 2019 Italian, Pasta
3 Comments
Penne Al'Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper

Penne Al’Arrabbiata with Sausage and Red Pepper is hot and spicy, and quick to get together, perfect for a weeknight. Serve with salad and garlic bread. Continue reading →

Tagged anchovies, Italian sausage, penne, Pine Nuts, Spinach
  • "You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients." ~Julia Child
  • "A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch." ~James Beard
  • "Soup puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day, and awakens and refines the appetite." ~Auguste Escoffier
  • "Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one's life." ~Anthony Bordain
The Good Plate | Powered by Mantra & WordPress.
Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn GoodReads Twitter