Just Cheese Please! Keeping it simple.. Long gone are the days where our beloved side dish of mac n cheese is made up of components like powdered cheese mix. Bring back that good old fashioned stuff. We want ooey gooey, creamy cheese covered noodles with more ooey gooey cheese on top! This simple dish has…
Side dishes
Mashed Potatoes ~ The secret to sexy potatoes every time
Mashed Potatoes ~ The secret to perfect potatoes every time Love homemade mashed potatoes but have trouble sometimes? Let’s fix that! I may have flops and flub ups on some things but my mashed potatoes are one dish I make that EVERYONE loves. My secrets shall be revealed… So, we all know how to make…
Tato Salad ~ Infusing two favorites
Ahh.. the ever versatile potato salad.. So many versions! What’s a foodie to choose? My first batch for this year left me torn between two recipes, Mom’s classic and my favorite Japanese style potato salad. You just can’t diss Mama’s tato salad! So, I came to a compromise and infused the two recipes. Here, you’ve…
Tabbouleh Salad ~ Featuring fresh ramps
Don’t let this pretty little dish fool you. Tabbouleh Salad ~ Featuring Fresh Ramps packs a bright punch! The first time I had Tabbouleh Salad was in a Brazilian restaurant. They had it on the salad bar and I put some on my plate thinking, oh yummy! I love all kinds of salads, especially pretty…
Smokey Baked Beans ~ Turning “Meh” sides into Wowzers!
Smokey Baked Beans ~ Turning “Meh” sides into Wowzers is a terrific twist on a favorite side dish. Using smoke to flavor the beans brings a whole new element to deliciousness. I’ve been playing with this recipe for a few years now. Regardless of what I change up with the seasonings, the number one ingredient…
Bok Choy Slaw
I love a fresh take on an old recipe. You can do just about anything you want when it comes to making a great slaw. It isn’t limited to just cabbage or just the creamy version.This one has a nice light zip with an Asian twist. The rice wine vinegar and sesame oil give this…