Root Vegetable

Sausage Meatballs with Peppers, Onions, and a Side of Penne

Veal Polpette with Thin Spaghetti and Light Tomato and Basil Sauce

Polpette are baby meatballs and these are stuffed with a pine nut (buttery, slightly crunchy surprise) and a currant or raisin (to keep the meat moist).

Grilled Halibut with Fennel, Orange, Red Onions, and Oregano

This dish is fast and healthy and incorporates a favorite Sicilian combo: oranges, red onions, and oregano.

Warm and Cold Bordeaux Salad, Lamb Loins with Red Wine, and Sweet Carrots and White Beans

This simple feast brings together all my favorite flavors from a short, sweet stay in Bordeaux.

Roasted Garlic and Eggplant Marinara Nests

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts with Zippy Chunky Salad and Garlic Dill Fries

Chicken Sausage with Fennel and Onions

Big Beef and Garlic Italian Stir-Fry

Sweet Prune and Sage Pork Chops with Potatoes

Serve with steamed green beans or broccoli, your choice, if you want to include a veggie on the menu.

Eggplant, Mushroom, and Sweet Potato Indian-Spiced Stoup

Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry-in-a-Hurry

Rosemary, Parmigiano, and Pine Nut Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Fennel Slaw

Bacon-Wrapped Beef Tenderloin and Super-Stuffed Potatoes with Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Mushrooms and Onions

Sliced Chicken Breast Subs with Italian Sausage, Roasted Pepper, and Onion Sauce

Seafood Frittata with Fennel, Orange, and Arugula Bread Salad

Also good for B, L, or D.

Thai-Style Shrimp and Veggies with Toasted Coconut Rice

Pumpkin Polenta with Italian Sausage and Fennel

Italian Sweet Chicken Sausage Patties with Peppers and Onions on Garlic Buttered Rolls

Serve with chopped raw vegetable salad and fancy store-bought chips of choice.

Ricotta Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic, and Mint

Pan-Roasted Garlic and Herb Chicken Breasts with Chopped Salad and Creamy Caper Dressing

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