Nothing makes me think of the old west, quite like a pot of chili with a side of freshly baked corn bread. I had no idea that chili con carne has such a sorted past and was once called The Soup of the Devil by Spanish missionaries. It’s notorious origins made it the chosen food…
Side Dishes
One Pot Mushroom Rice
This One Pot Mushroom Rice recipe is made with hearty crimini mushrooms sauteed with sage, garlic, and white wine. These earthy ingredients perfectly flavor long grain rice and create a tasty side dish that might upstage your main course. How to Cook Mushrooms There are two techniques essential to this recipe, and once you learn…
Restaurant Quality Bacon Fried Rice
One of the absolute best thing about going out for Japanese food is getting Fried Rice. Bacon Fried Rice is a family favorite, and my kids love it so much I had to learn to cook it at home. This Restaurant Quality Bacon Fried Rice Recipe has perfectly cooked rice with just the right…
Warm German Potato Salad
This Warm German Potato Salad is one of my husbands all time favorite dishes. Unfortunately, our kids hate potatoes. Because of them, I don’t make this very often. I should make it for him more frequently, because it really is so easy and super delicious. I know my husband would appreciate it. The warm potatoes,…
Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
Roasting carrots is such an easy way to create a beautiful, healthful side dish for any occasion. These Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots are no exception with the beautiful sweet and spicy glazed baked on to delicious tender halves.
Homemade Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Sauce
No Thanksgiving table is complete without a beautiful bowl of homemade cranberry sauce. The addition of orange and cinnamon punch up the flavor and modernize an old standard.
Ultimate Italian Dressing
This recipe is the right at the top of the list for things you need to be a great Italian cook. It falls right below home-made red sauce, and just above the perfect meatball. Truly, every dinner at my grandparents house is served with salad and the Ultimate Italian Dressing. This Italian Dressing is zesty,…
Sweet and Spicy Brussel Sprout Hash
Coming up with new and exciting side dishes is a great pleasure of mine. When I work on main courses, I sometimes get locked into the routine of chicken, fish, meat, etc., and while there are endless possibilities cooking almost anything; taking a trip down the produce isle and dreaming up great vegetable side dishes…
Sage and Honey Fried Potatoes
Coming up with good side dishes on a daily basis becomes part of the chore of cooking. It’s not enough that you have to think up a main dish, but you generally need a side dish or two to complete the meal, and same ol’ gets to be pretty boring, pretty quick. I’ve taken some…