by Don Collins | Dec 25, 2025 | Italian, Pasta, Recipes
Pasta Marinara Marinara refers to mariners or sailors. In the old days they suffered from scurvy after long voyages. Having lots of pasta with tomato sauce after they returned home seemed to make them feel better. This recipe is Italian cooking at its simplest. Just...
by Don Collins | Dec 24, 2025 | Fish/Seafood, Recipes
Baked Salmon with Roasted Potatoes I really like a baked salmon dinner for Christmas Day. You may have another favorite holiday meal tradition that makes you happy. If you need inspiration here’s a dinner that’s sure to please. Grocery List: Baked Salmon with...
by Don Collins | Dec 23, 2025 | Ground Meat, Northern European, Recipes
Swedish Meatballs I grew up with Norwegian holiday traditions. Our Christmas Eve meal was always lutefisk and boiled potatoes with lefse. Mom would add Swedish meatballs to the meal to make the kids happy. The meatballs (and not the lutefisk) have stuck around as a...
by Don Collins | Dec 22, 2025 | Dinner Salads, egg dishes, Recent Recipes, Recipes
Chop Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado We’ll keep dinner relatively light tonight. The combination of the sharp citrus of grapefruit, the buttery richness of avocado and the savory flavor of hard-boiled egg make up the essence of the chop salad. Add some jicama if you...
by Don Collins | Dec 21, 2025 | Chef's Favorites, Recipes
Mexican Greens with Pineapple Salsa Hearty and delicious greens that will warm you from the inside out are the fair tonight. They’re seasoned with Latin spices and dotted with black beans. Toasted tortilla strips provide a surprise extra crunch to each mouthful. The...
