Pre-planned Family Dinners Recipes to Expand Your Sunday Dining Experience With Your Whole Family
With three kids and a busy lifestyle, Teresa always made Potato Soup for our family when the temperature dropped. Now it is a regular in our rotation of Sunday Dinners for our kids and grandkids. This is Teresa’s tried and true recipe, that will serve you very well. Soup Ingredients 8 Pounds – Russet Potatoes, […]
Oh, Boy! This is a “crowd pleaser” inspired by my brother, Peter. Peter is a great cook and at one time owned an exclusive restaurant in the Mississippi Delta. He and I have made this recipe with pork loin, trimmed pork chops and even county style ribs, bones and all! My mouth is watering just […]
I remember the first time I heard about Fish Tacos. I thought the mixture of seafood and Mexican cuisine was a joke. Well, I soon learned to love that balance of Southwestern flavors such as Cilantro, Avocado, Lime and Salsa with the richness of freshly fried fish. This is a “joke” I can’t get enough […]
I remember my sweet Italian grandmother Nana Sarullo cooking meat three basic ways, frying it in a skillet, broiling it in the oven as in Chicken Parmesan, and cooking it in spaghetti gravy. If you are not Italian, you know it as “spaghetti sauce”, but Italians simply call it “gravy.” Nana cooked beef, chicken, pork, […]
Broiled chicken is healthy and delicious. There is sometimes resistance to uncommon foods like lamb or duck, but everyone loves chicken. Ingredients 4 Pounds – FRESH, (not frozen) Chicken Breasts 1/3 Cup – Special Italian Marinating Sauce, also known as Italian Salad Dressing. The best recipe you’ll find is HERE. Preparation Place chicken and Special […]
This elegant meal is a crowd pleaser and your family will ask you for this salmon dish often. Preparation is fast and easy. Clean-up is a snap! Ingredients 2.75 Pound – Salmon Fillet (estimate 1/3# per adult and a little for the kids) Extra Virgin Olive Oil Old Bay Seasoning Morton’s Nature Seasoning Two Each […]
Rice-Rice-Rice! We love Rice! We can’t get enough rice, but we like a little variation in our rice dishes. Try this one. It is very simple, tasty. Ingredients 1/2 Cup – Wild Rice 1.5 Cups – Short or Long Grain White Rice 1 Each – Small Onion, chopped fine 2 Teaspoons – Extra Virgin Olive […]
OK, it’s a fancy-smancy name for Green Beans, but they seem thinner and fresh. We purchase them from the big box club store and they are fresh, not frozen. This is one of my wife, Teresa’s, favorite side dishes. Preparation is too simple. Ingredients 2 Pounds – Haricot Verts 2 Tablespoons – Butter 1/2 Teaspoon […]
Part of the fun of meeting for Family Dinners is to allow “hands-on” participation by everyone. Quesadillas offer an excellent opportunity for everyone to become engaged in the cooking process, even the two year old grandchildren. Ingredients Consider this ingredient list a list of suggestions. You may use alternate ingredients, based on your family taste. […]
Every Asian meal at our home is accompanied by Fried Rice. My wife Teresa has been cooking this staple for years and takes over the task of preparing the rice. Ingredients 2 Cups – Long Grain White Rice 4 Cups – Water 2 Teaspoons – Salt 4 Ounces – Frozen Packaged Vegetable Mix with Carrots, […]
OK, so you overlooked the opportunity to cook oriental food for your family a couple of weeks ago. Don’t pass up this challenge. It SOOOOO easy. This will wake up your taste buds! Ingredients 4 Large – Boneless skinless FRESH Chicken Breasts – Total wt., 3#, cut into 3/4″ cubes 6 Each – Italian Zucchini […]
Handmade Fettuccine Pasta is easy to make and the reaction is always, “This is SOOO much better than store-bought pasta.” Ingredients 2 Cups of Semolina Flour 2 Cups of All Purpose Flour 1 Teaspoon of Salt 6 Large Eggs 1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Note: If Semolina flour is not available in your […]
This is an easy oriental dish that will be a big hit with your family. You will notice that this is a similar entree to THIS RECIPE in 52SundayDinners.com, only a little different. Side dishes include Fried Rice and Egg Rolls. Ingredients 1 Pound – Lean Sirloin Steak, cubed 3/4″ 2 Small – Broccoli Crowns, […]
When the weather turn nice, we turn to the grill. Steak is admittedly our favorite, but grilled chicken is a close second. This chicken is seasoned with a very mild and unique spice, Coriander. Coriander is native to southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. Ingredients 5 Pounds – Fresh Chicken Breasts, approximately seven […]
This Pork Loin laced with Forbidden Rice is a seriously good meal for your family. Adults and kids will love the novelty of the lean white meat surrounded with a beautiful PURPLE spiral ring of rice and seasoning. Ingredients for Rice 1/2 Cup – Forbidden Rice 1 Cup – Short Grain Brown Rice 1.5 Tablespoons […]
Like many of the so-called recipes on 52SundayDinners.com, this is more of plan than a recipe. The approach to a Mixed Grill is simple. Step 1 – Invite family and friends. Step 2 – Secure your favorite meats and grillable veggies from the market. Step 3 – Clean your grill. Don’t make me come over […]
I rarely fly, but I used to take several business flights per week. Occasionally I would get a free upgrade to First Class. That is where I experienced these delicious olive rolls, at 35,000 feet. The taste is unforgettable and I could not wait to experiment with bread-making skills I had learned from my dad. […]
Celebrate Summer with some outdoor grilling. You know you love that outdoor flavor, cooking on your own grill and tending to the fire or gas valve and cooking the burgers JUST the way you like them. I won’t insult you by posting the recipe for hamburgers, but will reference advice from my college roommate, David […]
This should work fine for any Spring Sunday Dinner. I’m posting this from my mother’s kitchen in Oxford, Mississippi, where she is in poor health. This post will be featured on Mother’s Day. My mom (Mama Sara) seemed to really enjoy this meal. I know it will make me think of her whenever we […]
This dinner is one of my Mother-in-Law’s “Top Five” favorite Sunday Dinners. We call it Three Sea Creatures in a Corn Field because it is a mixture of seafood on CORN Pasta. This seafood is complemented by the corn pasta in the same way Shrimp & Grits go together. It is easy to prepare and […]
Note: I have posted another Chicken Parmesan recipe HERE, if you prefer to bake yours. There are some Sundays when I prepare dinner for my family that I can’t keep from thinking about my dear Grandmother. Nana Sarullo often cooked Chicken Parmigiana. As with ALMOST EVERY MEAL, she would also cook a hefty serving of […]
Search for apple pie recipes and you’ll find two schools of thought. The easy way out … buy pie crust in a can. Or … the better way, keep reading. Pastry Ingredients (calculation are for 1 of 2 batches you’ll need to make) 2.5 Cups – All Purpose Flour 2 Sticks (that’s right) – Very […]
OK, so this is not the “manliest” recipe posted on 52SundayDinners.com. If you want barbeque ribs, steak and man-food. We have that, too. This simple appetizer, however, will kick-start your meal off to a good start. Ingredients: 6 Each – Eggs 3 Tablespoons – Mayonaise 2 Teaspoons – Mustard 1/4 Teaspoon – Lee & Perrin’s […]
This easy Sunday Dinner is basic GOOD FOOD. It doesn’t matter what your ethnicity is, you have probably been exposed to this dish in your youth. The principle, put a combination of good meat and vegetables in a pot after church on Sunday. Cook it on low heat until dinner. The result is a nutritious […]
This week we have more of a suggestion for your family’s dinner than a recipe. Simply purchase approximately 6 pounds of chicken legs. Trim any skin that is not needed. If you have ever had a chicken fat inferno in your grill, you know what I mean. Season chicken legs liberally with your favorite seasoning. […]
This is a simple side dish that the whole family will love. It is a slight dress-up from opening a can. Ingredients 3 Cans – 15.25 Oz. Whole Kernel Corn, or 3# of frozen corn. 4 Tablespoons – Butter 4 Tablespoons – Flour 1/4 Teaspoon – Salt 1/4 Cup – Tomato, Finely Chopped 1/4 Cup […]
This hearty side dish will be right at home with steak, pork or chicken. The initial inspiration came from a Houston restaurant several years ago, called Charlie’s Chicken, which differs from the Oklahoma-based chain. They served up a delicious blend of potatoes and other ingredients and the chef shared with us the basic ingredients. Ingredients […]
If you are a frequent reader of 52SundayDinners.com you know that our family LOVES salads. Most are light and serve to complement the main course. This salad is the whole meal. Ingredients 3 Large – Fresh Chicken Breasts (No frozen bird parts, please) 1 Head – Iceburg Lettuce, Quartered and Cut Into 1/2 in Strips […]
I always have enough material for the “Stupid Food” collection, but this is another fine example of the grocer packaging an item for your convenience and making a bundle. The Grocer’s Upsell Program He takes a watermelon with a “street price” of say $4.00. He run a sharp knife through it a few times and […]
You probably remember apples you cooked at camp. Apple, RedHots, Foil, Campfire. This is a variation on the great grill bonus food. Preparation Slice Apples from top to bottom. Remove core. Continue slicing pattern. Separate and a liberal amount of ground cinnamon and sugar. Reassemble and wrap in foil. Cook with your entree at 300 […]
If you are grilling beef, chicken, pork or fish, bust open a couple of tomatoes and cook them on your grill at the same time. Ingredients and Preparation Simply trim the top and bottom, then slice in half and rub Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the flat surfaces. Season with your favorite all-spice or Italian […]
If you spend any time at all dining with our family, you are likely going to get a good dose of Zucchini, or Italian Squash. We often grill it outside, combine it with Yellow Squash or Cucuzza. Sometimes we like it cooked simply by itself. It will have a very mild taste with a little […]
This is a very simple salad that remains a staple at our home. It works well with almost ANY meal. Ingredients 4 – Large Tomatoes, Diced into large pieces 2 – Cucumbers, Diced into large pieces 1 – Small Onion, Sliced. 1.5 Tablespoons – Italian Salad Dressing. You may use your favorite Italian Dressing or […]
I love music almost as much as food. In Guy Clark’s iconic tune, Homegrown Tomatoes” he details his greatest observation as a songwriter: Homegrown tomatoes – homegrown tomatoes What’d life be without homegrown tomatoes Only two things that money can’t buy That’s true love & homegrown tomatoes Nana Sarullo’s Unbelievable Spaghetti Gravy always began with […]
This is a simple Italian Salad Dressing I have made from scratch for many years without changing it. You can’t go wrong with it. Ingredients 3/4 Cup – Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Cup – Water 3 Cloves – Fresh Garlic, Minced 1 Teaspoon – Garlic Powder 1 Teaspoon – Salt 1/2 Teaspoon – Black […]
So, you’re preparing your favorite entree tonight and your forgot lettuce for your salad. No problem. Ingredients Chop whatever fresh vegetables you have handy. You can use: Broccoli Onions Bell Pepper Carrots Celery Tomatoes Cucumber Cauliflower Asparagus Black Olives Green Olives And Even Cheese Preparation Simply combine chopped ingredients in a serving bowl and add […]
My Dad is a great cook and bread is his specialty. His bread recipe has evolved after years of experimenting and testing. This recipe is what he has determined to be the best tasting combination of ingredients and preparation. He uses this same recipe, without variation, for bread, pizza dough, ornamental bread, on a cookie […]
Nothing brings-in the summer better than fresh vegetables. Ingredients 1.5 Pounds – Fresh Asparagus, Chopped Large with Bottoms Trimmed . 8 – Roma Tomatoes, Diced 2 – Italian Zucchini Squash, Diced 7.5 Ounces (1/2 can) – English Peas 3 Tablespoons – Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons – Butter 1 Teaspoon – Dean & Jacobs […]
Try this recipe for a hearty, very tasty, main course that will have your family smiling the nest time they hear the word “Bierocks” It sounds like nown-verb “Beer-Rocks” but has nothing to do with the adult beverage. When I started cooking meet pies from a photo I saw, my wife Teresa reminded me that […]
Recipe Recipe? You won’t find a recipe here, just a concept. Simply combine the freshest fruit you can find from your local grocer or farmer’s market. My wife Teresa used watermelon balls, pineapple, blueberries, and a few strawberries. Place them on 1/2 wooden skewers. Adults will love them. Children will love them and will eat […]
There is a reason we call call Swiss Chard “The Valedictorian of Vegetables.” It is high in nutrients and taste great! Swiss Chard is very simple to prepare and can be grown in many parts of the US almost year round. My parents often have Swiss Chard growing in their postage stamp sized garden, and […]
Several recipes presented at 52SundayDinners.com will call for Italian Seasoning. Everybody that sells spices sells an Italian blend. Unfortunately they almost always fall short. Believe me. I have tried them all. The best flavored Italian Seasoning I have found is actually made as a dipping mix for dipping bread into. It is made by Dean […]
After growing up in an Italian home I can honestly say I ate pasta all the time. My family, however, never prepared Pasta Salad until recently. This recipe is similar to my wife’s Pasta Salad. I’m happy to say it is almost as good as hers. I hope you like it. Ingredients 16 oz – […]
Say “Ravioli” and what is the first thing that comes to mind? That’s right, those over-sized red, white & green cans with the Chef on the label. They are filled with who-knows-what! After you prepare this signature dish, you will forever be remembered as the Ravioli King or the Ravioli Queen. It’s that good. I […]
My family loves New Orleans Muffuletttas. Combine this simple Sicilian influenced mega-sandwich with Pasta Salad and you have an easy Sunday Dinner they will remember for a long time, and request often. Muffuletta Ingredients 3 – 10″ Round Buns, or Large French Loafs 12 oz. – Smoked Turkey Breast, or Ham 12 oz. – Hard […]
Tired of the same old family chicken or beef recipe? Try this easy Pork Loin cooked in simple seasonings and read wine. Our Sunday Dinners usually plan for a little food being left-over. This pork loin will certainly be appreciated a couple of days into the week. You may cook your pork loin in a […]
Simple, Quick, Easy & Elegant. I’ll admit I enjoy cooking. So quick preparation on Sunday afternoon is not always an advantage. If you LOVE cooking as much as I do, this Sunday Dinner will deprive you of some of the pleasure. It will take just a few minutes to prepare. Start with fresh, not frozen, […]
Saffron Rice is a favorite side dish with our family. And we have been cheating by using the same prepared mix for over 30 years. We have modified it to suit our taste. You may like the original better, but we find the concentration of seasoning to be too overpowering. This is our variation. It […]
Our family loves fresh salads. We also love variety and don’t want the same side dishes and salads each week. We were recently able to find very young varieties of lettuce at our local big-box store. Combine the rich colors of the lettuce with the vibrant Purple Cabbage and it is a winning dish before […]
It just takes six ingredient recipe, or four ingredients if you don’t count salt or pepper. This is also a no-cook appetizer, so it would be good to engage the young chefs to help measure, mix and assemble. Ingredients 4 Cups – Grated Mild Cheddar Cheese, not pre-grated. 4 oz. – Pimentos 1/2 Cup – […]
Carrot Side Dish This is too easy and simple to list here, but if you are looking for a simple quick side dish that will go with any meal, stop here. Ingredients 2 Pounds – Fresh Carrots 1 1/2 Tablespoon – Stick Butter Morton Nature’s Seasoning 1 Teaspoon – Parsley Flakes, fresh or dried Preparation […]
Call it a stew. Call it a pot roast. Call it a hearty cassoulet. Call it what you wish, but you won’t have to call your family the second time you serve this delicious venison dish. The inspiration for this Sunday Dinner came when my friend Wayne sent me some venison from Coleman, Texas. He […]
Many meals are centered around the meat or main entree. The star of this show, however, is the Avocado Salad. I can guarantee that no matter how much you prepare, your family will consume it and love it. This refreshing weekend meal does not center around hot dogs or hamburgers or even smoked barbecue, but […]
This sounds like a skit from Wayne’s World or Dumb & Dumber … “Hey Dude, let’s buy a refrigerator full of eggs, boil them all at one time and we’ll have them to eat all year long.” “But won’t they rot before we can eat ’em?” “You have a point there.” The advantage of pre-boiled […]
Comfort food at its best. This is a quick and easy recipe for a great rich shrimp bisque with lobster seasoning. Combine it with garlic bread and salad and you have a real crowd pleaser. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb Shrimp Tails 1 Medium Onion, chopped 10 Shallots (Green Onions), […]
If you are bummed-out that your favorite pro ball team has jacked-up the price of their tickets to a small fortune, OK a large fortune, here’s your answer. Invite family and friends over this Sunday Evening for a great meal and a game. While the weather is still suitable for outdoor grilling enjoy family, friends […]
You might think of Chicken Salad as one of those common everyday favorites for lunch boxes or the unappealing sandwiches found in 7/11 refrigerator racks, served on sliced bread. This is a stepped-up variation of Chicken Salad that is good enough to serve as a Sunday Dinner. It is also casual enough to take to […]
Cauliflower is often steamed in a medley of carrots and broccoli. My mother, Mama Sara, cooks a great cauliflower casserole. It has heavy cream, butter, cheese, etc. I tried it one time and it was over a zillion calories. Yum! This is a simple side dish to cook when you are tired of rice or […]
Many meals are centered around the meat or main entree. If you add this fresh salad to almost any beef, chicken, pork or fish dish, the salad will be the STAR! See this Pork Chop Dinner using this recipe. I can guarantee that no matter how much of this Avocado Salad you prepare, your family […]
Old Farmhouse Pottery Food is Fun. Preparing food is fun. Seeing your family enjoy a meal that you have prepared is … as they say… “priceless.” I am fortunate to have a friend in David Hendley of Maydelle, Texas. David is a Baby Boomer that has spent his entire career creating pottery. He is also […]
Ginger Marinated Beef and Broccoli You will see an Italian theme in many of the 52 Sunday Dinners, so it is always interesting to step-out and try something new. This dish is easy and fun to prepare. The flavors are uniquely Oriental and you will earn high marks with your family. Ingredients: 3 Pounds – […]
This is a genius advertising and packaging idea. Among the 5# and 10# bags of potatoes my local grocer is now stocking a surprise, Microwavable Potatoes! These nice little packages were individually wrapped in plastic. The potatoes were uniform in size and were presented with a nice label on each. Based on the individual price, […]
I almost tripped over my shopping cart when I saw a package of bread already toasted into …. drumroll …. TOAST, in my local grocery store. Are there people in my town that don’t know the recipe for making toast. Step 1 – Insert sliced bread in toaster Step 2 – Push side lever Now […]
Fresh lettuce. Start there. Don’t even THINK about bringing home a sack of lettuce that was cleaned and chopped in another state, placed in a neat little plastic bag, stored in a food warehouse, delivered to your grocer, sat on the shelf and brought home to your house several days after it was cut. Imagine […]
Both of my mother’s parents came to America from a small town in Sicily when they were teenagers. They came from the town of San Ambrogio. It is near Cefelu and not far from Palermo. My grandmother was a great cook and she coupled her gift with a constant desire to feed the masses. […]
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I’m Dave Sherman. I’m a Texan, an Italian, a construction program manager, a construction expert witness, a musician and praise team leader, but most importantly … I am a husband, a father of three and grandfather of ten grandchildren. The love for my family led me to begin a tradition of cooking for them every Sunday evening. There is a built-in grandkid visit, as well as time for the adults to network each week.
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