Everyone needs an easy and elegant option for a special occasion dinner – this gorgeous Pork Tenderloin with a peppery crust and simple pan sauce is one of the most requested for birthdays and celebrations at our house. My recipe for Pork Tenderloin with Sauce Poivrade is just the thing when you have company, too, and it’s easy enough to knock out on a weekday.

Russell’s Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar “Raft”
If you’re like me and love a good Cream of Broccoli soup, one that’s a soup and not a glorified cheese sauce in a bowl (although those do have their place & I have one on my site) this is the soup for you. Delicate, luscious, with a few French twists, Russell’s Cream of Broccoli Soup stands by itself. A “raft” of good cheddar is sprinkled across the top and broiled until bubbly and lightly toasted. Amazing.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Deconstructed
Do you love Chicken Cordon Bleu as much as me? If you do, read on. If you’re a chicken cordon bleu lover, I guarantee you’re going to love this Chicken Cordon Bleu Deconstructed Casserole and love how easy it is to make. I think I actually like this casserole a little more than Chicken Cordon Bleu if that’s possible.

Coq au Riesling – Chicken with White Wine
One of my favorite dishes of all time, Coq au Riesling, is absolutely gorgeous. Best of all, it’s one of those dishes that masquerades around, looking all gourmet, when in reality, it’s all smoke and mirrors.

Caramelized French Onion Dip with Bacon
French Onion Dip – from my earliest memories, it’s always been around, whether made from the packet (like my home-made version made with my home-made onion soup mix) or bought at the store.