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Crispy Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage

June 6, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Crispy Gnocchi Skillet with Chicken Sausage| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Gnocchi gets crispy when it’s pan-fried in olive oil. Chicken sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes make crispy gnocchi pasta a full meal. One skillet, 25 minutes. With the hot and humid weather starting around this time of year, I definitely lose some of my motivation to cook. Who wants to be spending a lot…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: gnocchi, sausage, spinach, tomatoes

Linguine with Clam Sauce

May 16, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Linguine with Clam Sauce | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Fresh littleneck clams with garlic, white wine, parmesan cheese, and linguine can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes. This classic Italian pasta dish is easy to make but tastes like a special treat. Let’s talk about today’s recipe. We have juicy, sweet, salty, briny fresh clams, in a sauce made with butter,…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Italian, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: clams, pasta, wine

Spinach, Tarragon, and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Breast

May 9, 2018 by Tara Leung 1 Comment

Spinach, Tarragon, and Swiss Stuffed Chicken Breast | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Boring chicken breast gets a makeover with a stuffing made from spinach, fresh tarragon, and Swiss cheese. Baked with asparagus and served with a creamy white wine pan sauce, this healthy chicken dish makes a special weeknight dinner. Hey folks, Thanks for all the comments on the Creme Brulee without a Blowtorch I shared…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: asparagus, chicken breast, cream, spinach, tarragon, wine

Creme Brulee without a Blowtorch

May 2, 2018 by Tara Leung 11 Comments

Creme Brulee without a Blowtorch | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this rich vanilla custard topped with a crunchy caramelized sugar crust. This classic French dessert can be made in your home kitchen, with only four ingredients. You won’t believe how easy it is until you try! Hi guys, We normally focus on dinner recipes here. The…

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Filed Under: Dessert, French, Recipes Tagged With: cream, dessert

Steak Stroganoff

April 25, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Steak Stroganoff | WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Egg noodles with a sour cream and mushroom sauce get topped with seared steak in this classic Russian dish that has become a global comfort food. Hi friends, Today’s recipe has two of our favorite foods, steak and mushrooms. Beef stroganoff is traditionally made with sautéed cubes of beef mixed in the sauce. For…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, Eastern European, Recipes Tagged With: mushrooms, pasta, steak

Roast Cornish Hens with Maple Butter Skillet Cornbread

April 18, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Roast Cornish Hens with Maple Butter Skillet Cornbread

   Make a quick skillet cornbread with maple butter while herb-rubbed Cornish hens roast. Herb-rubbed roast Cornish hens give you that home-cooked goodness of roast chicken, but with a faster cook time and a fancy touch. You can bake this quick and easy skillet cornbread, and make the maple butter, and wash all the dishes,…

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Filed Under: Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: Cornish hen, cornmeal, maple, poultry

Maple Pecan Salmon with Individual Potato Gratins

April 11, 2018 by Tara Leung 2 Comments

Maple Pecan Salmon with Individual Potato Gratins| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Baked salmon gets a sweet and crunchy topping with pecans and maple syrup. Served with cheesy creamy individual potato gratins and sautéed spinach, this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Lately maple has been branded as a fall flavor. Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks both released maple flavored drinks this past fall, and this…

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Filed Under: Dinner, French, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: cheese, maple, pecans, potatoes, salmon, spinach

Steak au Poivre (Peppercorn-Crusted) with Oven Fries

April 4, 2018 by Tara Leung 8 Comments

   Beef tenderloin steaks are crusted with peppercorns and served with an easy cognac cream sauce (no flambéing!) Enjoy this classic French bistro meal with oven fries, a green salad, and a bold red wine. When I think of fancy romantic date night dinners, my mind always goes to French food, like Duck Breast with…

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Filed Under: Beef, Dinner, French, Recipes Tagged With: potatoes, steak

Baked Cod Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

March 21, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Baked Cod Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   Baked cod cakes made with fresh cod and roasted red pepper sauce are ready in 30 minutes. Serve with salad or your favorite sides for an easy healthy dinner. Hey guys, So, it doesn’t feel like spring here quite yet, but I do have a great fresh light spring dinner to share with you….

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Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes, Seafood Tagged With: cod, seafood

Authentic Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

March 14, 2018 by Tara Leung Leave a Comment

Kung Pao Chicken| WednesdayNightCafe.com

   This authentic Kung Pao Chicken recipe, from a Chinese cooking school, can be made fiery with chilies or mild without them. This healthy flavorful dinner from China’s Szechuan province is easy to cook at home. Hi friends, If you’re in the Northeast, I hope you’re safe and warm and with power and all dug…

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Filed Under: Asian, Dinner, Poultry, Recipes Tagged With: chicken, chicken breast, peanuts, peppers

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About Wednesday Night Cafe

  Hi, I’m Tara. This blog is where I share my recipes for special dinners. When I discover a new dish while traveling or come across something creative while dining out, I just have to recreate the recipe at home. I also love cooking my own versions of classic dishes. If you're new here, ...

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