These last few hot and humid late spring days, have me wanting to make light and refreshing meals for dinner. When it’s too hot to cook in the kitchen, I will throw marinated chicken breasts, sirloin steaks or pork chops on the charcoal grill. I like to serve it with this easy Broccoli Salad made from a recipe my mother gave me. It’s best to make it the night before so all the flavors have a chance to soak in.
Z Chef’s Café & Marketplace, located on the lower level of Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, is now open daily for takeout and curbside pickup. The current hours for Zehnder’s are Monday–Thursday, 11am-6pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday,11am-7pm. Guests can order by calling (989) 652-0575, or online at Zehnders.com. During hours of operation visitors can also stop in and pick up all of their favorites including a family chicken four-pack, soup, salads, sandwiches and more. Guests are requested to use the Bakery entrance located on the north side of Zehnder’s.
I wrote a story a few years back about the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dorothy Zehnder, the matriarch behind the family-owned restaurant, who is in her 90s. She gave me one of her cookbooks, “From My Kitchen to Yours.” She wrote a personal message to me that said: Dinner is better when we eat together!
Timothy’s Pub has been known by its loyal customers as the place to go for “good food, good drinks and no blarney!” The pub is currently open for takeout and is looking forward to reopening its door, according to Manager Theresa Sarhan. “We are looking forward to opening back up,” she says, “and whatever the governor says, we abide by.”
When Mott Community College (MCC) opened its Culinary Arts Institute in Downtown Flint, it brought with it a whole new dining experience. Applewood at Second & Saginaw is MCC’s upscale casual restaurant/teaching laboratory. Diners can experience fine dining – from American fare to International cuisine – and beautifully-crafted baked goods created by the students.
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and probably the most popular dish on the dinner table that day is Corned Beef and Cabbage. Here is a recipe from Taste of Home that is simply delicious.
With St. Patrick’s Day just days away, I start thinking about serving some traditional Irish dishes for dinner. Shepherd’s Pie is one of the world’s greatest comfort meals. I have made this savory meat stew with lamb and ground beef, but prefer the ground beef. Here is a really simple and delicious recipe from chowhound.com.
At Ciao Italian Bistro & Wine Bar in Fenton, the philosophy is very simple: mangia bene (eat well!) And that’s exactly what one can expect at the charming eatery that opened in October 2018. Ciao is the third restaurant in the family-owned-and-operated chain that is well known for its sumptuous Italian cuisine, according to Toma Vulaj, Manager of the Fenton location. When the owners were choosing a site for their third venture, the family-oriented, close-knit community of Fenton was the perfect choice.
Yesterday, Feb. 27, was National Chili Day and it was Chili Night at my house! Chili is the ultimate comfort food especially on a snowy February day. I have perfected my recipe for this comforting dish over the years, and it is one of my family’s favorite meals.
Brrr! It’s cold outside and it’s lunch time. There is nothing more comforting than a grilled cheese sandwich and a cup of tomato soup to fill your belly and warm you up. This is a delicious recipe for the popular combo from bonappetite.com.
