The sauce is from Joseph “Joe Dogs” Iannuzzi’s Mafia Cookbook. Even though the recipe for this Lasagna with Béchamel has been tweaked to reduce fat and calories, you would never know from the taste. Enjoy this with a salad and a glass of red wine.
Evening and Dinner
What’s for dinner this evening? There are lots of recipes for dinner or dishes you might want to eat after the sun goes down.
Instant Pot Risotto with Mushrooms and Saffron
Instant Pot Risotto will become your go-to method of making this creamy rice dish. No more standing and stirring for you!
Black Lentil Chili with Red Chili Pods and Beef
Black lentils make a welcome change from the usual pinto beans found in most chili. This chili is also made with dried red chili pods for extra flavor.
Potatoes Romanoff in a Braun Food Processor
Have these steakhouse potatoes with your favorite protein or just by themselves. They are light and fluffy on the inside with a nice crunchy top.
Grapefruit Beet Salad – Celebrate Summer
Grapefruit Beet Salad is a composed salad that is hearty enough to serve by itself with some crusty bread. Want it vegan? Omit the cheese and roast beef.
Alsatian Caramelized Onion Pizza
Alsatian Caramelized Onion Pizza is my take on the Trader Joe’s Tart d’Alsace. I’ll tell you how to make overnight caramelized onions, too.
Tuna Casserole with Fresh Mushroom Soup
Tuna Casserole with Fresh Mushroom Soup has the comfort you remember as a child, but the mushroom soup is made with mushrooms sauteed with shallots and sherry, brings it forward for your adult tastebuds.
Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash with Dutch Oven
Using this hack for Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash, you can get the deep flavor from hours of slowing simmering in a Dutch Oven, and the speed of Instant Pot will make it all happen in under an hour!
Oyster Cornbread Dressing – Thanksgiving Sides
This recipe for Oyster Cornbread Dressing has been in my family for generations. There’s a reason for that – it’s damn good. The oysters do not taste fishy, they just give the stuffing umami which takes it over the top.