Side Dishes

Catalan Spinach is a fabulously different and delicious side dish that’s healthy, easy to make, and pairs well with grilled meats. In other words, it’s a perfect side dish for a weeknight meal.

This sweet and sour shaved brussels sprouts salad is a delicious, healthy alternative to a slaw that keeps for days in your refrigerator. Brussels sprouts, almonds, dried cranberries, scallions, and diced gouda cheese are dressed in a honey mustard dressing for a salad that is light, refreshing, and so satisfying as a side or a light lunch.

Making vegetable tempura is easier than you think. Getting perfectly crisp, crunchy, golden brown, tempura vegetables can be achieved with a few simple tricks.

Move over chicken and waffles, Leftover Stuffing Waffles are an easy and delicious way to re-do holiday leftovers. Who doesn’t love anything made into a waffle?

Broccoli cauliflower alfredo casserole is a cheesy holiday side dish that the whole family will love. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower are baked in a cheesy, velvety alfredo sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted meats and is something a bit different on your holiday table. It’s Read More..

Just in time for Octoberfest celebrations, Parslied German Spaetzle in Brown Butter Sauce is a delicious side dish that pairs well with roasted or grilled meats. My favorite way to serve the spaetzles is with Cabernet Braised Beef Short Ribs, Sauteed Haricot Verts, Sweet And Read More..

This is my take on the luxurious Windows On The World Asparagus In Chive Hollandaise Sauce. Asparagus spears are roasted just until tender and dressed in a silky, rich, and lemony hollandaise sauce, and finished with chopped chives for a dish that is sure to Read More..

Chimichurri potato salad is a delicious way to add something different to your Labor Day festivities. With a homemade chimichurri sauce full of fresh herbs, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil, even your mayonnaise haters will love it! This year, I’m going to serve dishes that Read More..

A side dish or snack, these Asian Steamed Edamame are more addictive than popcorn! Whole edamame is steamed in a spiced soy sauce mixture and tossed with sesame seeds for a healthy and delicious vegetable treat that will have your family asking for more. I’m Read More..

Sweet corn fritters use the best of summer’s corn crop for a delicious and satisfying appetizer or side dish. These little bites pair wonderfully with grilled meats, making them a great addition to your family barbecues. I like to serve these alongside Spicy Grilled Jerk Read More..

Grandma’s Sweet And Sour Vegetable Salad is an old-fashioned dish that uses up those canned veggies you may have bought during quarantine. The salad is sweet and tart and very refreshing.  It is lovely with barbecued meats and makes a great potluck dish. I like Read More..

This Easy Succotash recipe is a great way to add vegetables to your family’s meal that they’ll actually eat and love. This dish pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats and also makes a satisfying light meal on its own. I like serving Easy Succotash Read More..

Dutch oven Irish Soda Bread makes the perfect St. Patrick’s Day breakfast.  With only six ingredients and one hour, you can make this tender, delicious loaf.  Serve it warm with butter and jam for a treat your whole family will love.  It’s also amazing with Read More..

Homemade Avocado Ranch Dressing is so creamy and fresh tasting.  It’s great as a salad dressing, as a dip for vegetables or wings, or to use in tuna or chicken salad.  This recipe is a must for all the ranch lovers in your life. Ranch Read More..

Now you can make Restaurant quality french fries at home that are crispy and golden on the outside, yet fluffy and tender on the inside.  The best part is they can be partially prepped ahead of time and frozen until you’re ready for them. I Read More..