The weekend’s finally here—time to slow down, gather your favorite people, and savor the moment. Imagine candlelight flickering, irresistible food passed around the table, laughter echoing, and stories flowing as freely as the wine (or maybe just juice). These aren’t just dinners—they’re the kind of nights that turn into memories. Let’s make this one count.
Cilantro Lime Chicken – Thai Summer Flavors

This Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe brings home the essential exotic flavors of Thailand into your kitchen. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this is a fantastic dinner you can enjoy all year round. Get the Recipe: Cilantro Lime Chicken
Creamy Chicken Piccata

The easiest creamy chicken piccata ever! It is a classic recipe that we all should have in our repertoire. This creamy version takes your traditional lemon chicken piccata to a new level of deliciousness. Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Piccata
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Mustard Chicken – Creamy & Delicious

Prepare to fall in love with this delicious and easy-to-make mustard chicken. A classic French dish with a rich, flavorful sauce and tender texture, it will please even the most discerning palates. Get the Recipe: Mustard Chicken – Creamy & Delicious
Pan Seared Steak

A perfectly cooked pan-seared steak is always welcome. Perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, its rich, meaty flavor is a dream come true for meat lovers. Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Steak
Ossobuco Alla Milanese – Veal Shanks

This fork-tender ossobuco alla Milanese sits on a succulent sauce with a touch of tomato paste and wine. Topped by the perfectly bright green gremolata. Translated into English, “ossobuco” means “bone with a hole.” Those milk-fed shanks, with their delicious bone marrow, which contributes a tremendous amount of flavor, are slowly braised in wine and broth until the meat is so tender that it falls off the bone. Get the Recipe: Ossobuco Alla Milanese – Veal Shanks
Pork Tenderloin with Apples

Pork tenderloin with apples is a traditional French recipe that is savory and easy to prepare. It is the perfect dinner on a busy night or an impromptu dinner with friends. Get the Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Prime Rib Roast – Easier Than You Think Recipe

Indulge in this delicious, melt-in-your-mouth tender, seasoned-to-perfection prime rib roast or cote de boeuf. It is an impressive meal that leaves your family and guests craving more. Get the Recipe: Prime Rib Roast – Easier Than You Think Recipe
Chicken Marsala

This classic chicken marsala brings your favorite Italian restaurant dish into your kitchen. It is the perfect weekday dinner or date night with just a few ingredients and easy instructions. Get the Recipe: Chicken Marsala
Broiled Salmon with Spicy Maple Syrup

Enjoy delightful flavors with our Broiled Salmon with Spicy Maple Syrup. This recipe combines the rich taste of salmon with a sweet and spicy maple glaze, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet. It’s the ideal dish for any occasion. It is quick to prepare and bursts with flavor. Get the Recipe: Broiled Salmon with Spicy Maple Syrup
Cornish Game Hen with Whiskey and Cream Sauce

It is the perfect last-minute get-together dinner meal. Easy to prepare, and half of a hen is the perfect balance between white and dark meat. I always have two in my freezer. Get the Recipe: Cornish Game Hen with Whiskey and Cream Sauce
Pork Chops With Mushrooms Ragout

That savory dish can transport you into the woods. The richness of the taste. The inebriating smells that surround your kitchen when cooking. It’s a classic French dish. Get the Recipe: Pork Chops with Mushrooms Ragout
Yankee Pot Roast – Best Comfort Food

This chuck roast recipe is well worth giving it a try, and you will not be disappointed at all. It is a perfect Sunday night family night dinner. Get the recipe: Yankee Pot Roast
Figs and Seared Duck Breasts

First, let me put your mind at ease: this is easy to prepare. It just takes a few extra steps and a bit more focus. When I say focus, all I mean is using a sharp knife to score the duck breast skin with shallow, crisscross slits. Be careful not to pierce the tender meat beneath the skin. Get the Recipe: Figs and Seared Duck Breasts
Chilean Sea Bass with Tomato Relish – Quick & Easy

Simple to assemble with many flavors you do not want to miss. The tomato relish burst with flavors with the capers and the green olives. Get the Recipe: Chilean Sea Bass with Tomato Relish
Duck Breast with Port and Cherry Sauce

Sounds decadent, doesn’t it? The perfect dinner for all occasions. Imagine a cooked-to-perfection duck breast served with a rich and flavorful Port wine sauce with added cherries. The combination of flavors leaves you wanting more. Get the Recipe: Duck Breast with Port and Cherry Sauce
Mushroom Chicken – A French Classic

The tender chicken is smothered with perfectly sauteed mushrooms and a delicious, delicate white wine sauce. I love chicken, but only chicken thighs. The meat’s richness is unique — they are also tender and versatile. Get the Recipe: Mushroom Chicken
Yellowfin Tuna with Spicy Mango Salsa

Fish lovers, be ready! This yellowfin tuna with spicy mango salsa recipe is for you. Close your eyes and imagine this: yellowfin tuna cooked to perfection with a beautiful crust of mixed peppercorns and fennel seeds – can you smell them? Get the Recipe: Yellowfin Tuna Spicy Mango Salsa
Broiled Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus and Roasted Red Onion Vinaigrette

Broiled beef tenderloin with asparagus and roasted red onion vinaigrette is the perfect all-in-one dinner. Tender beef tenderloin with the most amazing onion vinaigrette. Get the Recipe: Broiled Beef Tenderloin with Asparagus and Roasted Red Onion Vinaigrette
Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Parmesan

Chicken parmigiana or chicken parmesan recipe. One of those dishes we are never tired of and cannot get enough of, at least at my house. Chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded, are a treat. You can also use chicken thighs too. Either way, it’s skinless and boneless. Get the Recipe: Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Parmesan
Marinated and Stuffed Filet Mignons with Merlot Habanero Sauce

This marinated stuffed filet mignon with habanero sauce recipe will surprise you with how delicious and easy it is to make. Tender filet mignon is served with an amazingly savory hot sauce, made with merlot and habanero. Get the Recipe: Marinated and Stuffed Filet Mignons with Merlot Habanero Sauce