Extraordinary Green on Green Salad
Okay, I hear you: “Green salad…EXTRAORDINARY??? Really??” Yes! I mean it — it is really extraordinary!
side dishes
7-Minute DIY Salsa
One of my favorite things to make in the kitchen is homemade restaurant style salsa. It is so quick, ultra simple and crazy good. Just a few ingredients & a whirl in the blender stand between you and one of the best things about Mexican …
101 Ways to Stuff a Mushroom…Starting with Blue Cheese & Bacon
It is hard to beat a stuffed mushroom. Wouldn’t you agree? They are so simple to make and the filling choices are limitless! Artichokes & chicken, olives & peppered cream cheese, pancetta & oregano, sausage & jalapeño, crab & ricotta, ham & swiss, sharp cheddar …
Pecan, Cranberry & Chive Party Mix: a Party Mix for the 21st Century
Worcestershire and garlic with salty peanuts and some mini melba rounds. That is immediately what I think of when I here the words “Party” and “Mix” put side by side in a sentence. ((Either that or a little Milli Vanilli, Blame it on the Rain …
Oven Roasted ((Brown-Sugared)) Butternut Squash with Bacon and Fresh Herbs
If all sides were judged solely for appearance, this one would be the all around winner. I mean really, can there BE a prettier side dish ((said in the best Chandler Bing voice ever)). The color of the herb seasoned butternut squash, coated in a …
Oven Roasted Brussles + Bacon
I just love this simple side dish – so much that the next time I make it, I plan to quadruple it and call it dinner! It is just.that.good. And speaking of sides – this really is the perfect simple side for your upcoming Thanksgiving …
Mom’s BEST (simple) Cranberry Salad
Mom’s Best and Simple Cranberry Salad! A few handy ingredients and mom’s tips turn this recipe into a tradition!
The BEST baked dip EVER: Onion Soufflé
How is it possible for 4 common ingredients to taste so wonderful – just because they are mixed together and baked into a hot, bubbly perfection?? I really don’t know, but every time I make this, I always find myself amazed. Well, amazed and full. …
Mustard Dressed Radish & Cilantro Slaw
On this week’s menu, I made one of my busy night “go-to slow cooker recipes”: Curry Beef and Butternut Squash!! It is a meal that ((surprisingly)) pleases everyone & is so easy to make. Somehow, I managed to find a few spare seconds in the …
Rainbow Chard & Sweet Cherry Pepper Croquettes ((Your tastebuds won’t believe this is super healthy))
Before I even start to tell you about this recipe, I want to thank you for at least clicking on this post. I mean really – rainbow chard is not an ingredient that makes your mouth water at the sound of its name! (haha) And, …
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus ((using dried garbanzos!!))
Recently, I had the treat of sharing my birthday lunch with two of my dear friends, John Lloyd & Mia. They have been on a cross-country road trip and I was richly blessed to have them land at my doorstep for lunch! Mia is a vegetarian …
Tip of the Week!! ((Faux-made Pickles))
Pickles!! Pickles!! Pickles!! Three cheers for pickles! If you have been following me on Instagram or Facebook you may have seen some of my pictures, hinting at this TotW. I am in love with this tip for a few reasons: