You can never go wrong by turning to Italian for dinner. This meal is hearty and packed with flavor from crispy well-seasoned chicken, flavorful marinara sauce with a kiss of sweetness and, of course, tons of melty cheese and fettuccini. And as a famous actress once said, "Life is too short, and I'm Italian. I'd much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0." It comes with a side of Corn Maque Choux (pronounced "mock shoe") which includes corn, onions, bell peppers, celery and tomatoes for brightness.

This hearty dinner has layers of deliciousness with pasta, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasonings, sauteed ground beef, and loads of mozzarella cheese. The freshly made Italian salad and garlic bread complete this meal.

This Meatball Stroganoff is a great twist on the classic. Tender meatballs, egg noodles, and mushrooms are tossed in a creamy rich sauce that will delight your taste buds. The green peas are brightened with the addition of mint and orange, while the bacon lends a smoky flavor to this dish. A fresh garden salad completes this meal.

Jambalaya is a hallmark of the Creole cuisine. It is a dish that combines cooked rice with a variety of ingredients that includes tomatoes, onion, green peppers, Cajun seasonings, smoked sausage, chicken thighs, and shrimp. Jambalaya is similar to Spanish paella which was brought to the area by Spanish explorers. Saffron, which is the main spice used in paella, may have been difficult to find in the new world and may have been replaced with tomatoes to create what we now know as Creole Jambalaya.  Delicious cornbread and healthy collard greens accompany this meal.

This savory-sweet meal of glazed pork with fresh plums is pure comfort food. Plums, pork, and onions come together to make a flavorful dish. The red onions bring just a little bit of bite, while the plums add just enough sugar to try to keep it at bay. You'll savor the sweet-yet-tart bite you get from the balsamic vinegar stirred into the drippings. Yellow rice and black beans make this a dinnertime hit.

Does it get any cozier than chicken and dumplings? This dish combines essential, resourceful Southern cuisine and the comfort of home cooking, all in one bowl. This classic dish is a hug in a bowl along with homemade mashed potatoes and vegetable medley.

What’s a turkey’s favorite song? “I’m all about that baste”.  Basted in butter and well-seasoned, this turkey comes out juicy and moist. The dressing and sweet potatoes complement this tasty bird. The crunchy cranberry salad includes celery and chopped toasted nuts which give it a surprising crunch. This turkey dinner is so delicious, you’ll gobble it up in no time. 

You’ll feel like a million bucks after eating this spaghetti casserole with layers of noodles, cheese, meat, and sauce. It's then topped with more cheese and baked to golden perfection! It comes with a fresh Italian Salad and garlic toast.

Meatloaf is one of the classic, quintessential American dinners. This entree is the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way, way back.  It’s hearty, satisfying, and comforting nestled up with a mound of roasted potatoes and green beans.

Country Captain Chicken originated in the Lowcountry, that sunny area around Charleston and Savannah known for deep ports, salt marshes, and excellent cuisine. Chicken pieces are browned in butter and then braised in tomato sauce and cooked with aromatic spices such as curry powder, nutmeg, and plenty of pepper. Eating your vegetables is easy with the tasty glazed carrots and the  creamy, cheesy spinach dish which is stick-to-your-insides satisfying.

Mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows, pecans , marascchino cherries and coconut in a sweet smooth   (4-6 servings)

8 halves

Fruit & nut salad made of apples, celery, raisins dressed in mayo. (4-6 servings)