Advertisements One thing that I have to have with a whole cooked turkey is my super simple and Easy Cranberry Relish. I have been making it for years and will continue to make it as long as I am cooking the big holiday meals for my family. The amazing flavor you get from adding thisContinue reading “Easy Cranberry Relish”
Category Archives: Side Dishes
Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes
Advertisements Bacon, cheese, and potato – now that I have your attention, I have got a fantastic for Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes that the whole family is going to love. The beauty of the twice baked potato is that you can get the deliciousness of all those things you like to pile on top ofContinue reading “Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes”
Spicy Pickled Onions
Advertisements Garnishes are often over looked by home cooks, as we are more thinking get it on the plate and not so much make it look great AND get it on the plate. Garnishes should do two jobs – make the dish look nicer and add a layer of flavor that enhances the dish. GarnishesContinue reading “Spicy Pickled Onions”
Quick Kimchi
Advertisements I am going to preface this recipe right off the top! THIS IS NOT TRADITIONAL KIMCHI AND I KNOW IT. This recipe is ready in a few hours as apposed to a few days, though it does get better with each passing day. My recipe for Quick Kimchi, is what you may consider aContinue reading “Quick Kimchi”
My Top 10 Potato Recipes
Advertisements Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables. You can find them in just about every cuisine and they can be used in so many different ways. You can boil, roast, mash, smash, rice, dice, slice or shred them. You can also make them into soups, salads, stews, casseroles…I mean the ideas are almostContinue reading “My Top 10 Potato Recipes”
Simple Chow Mein
Advertisements One of the classic staples of Chinese takeout is the Simple Chow Mein. Sometimes you want it with a meat mixed in and sometimes you have it with just the noodles and veggies. Either way, being able to make this dish at home, is going to make you a real home cook superstar whenContinue reading “Simple Chow Mein”
BBQ Pasta Salad
Advertisements Every good cookout needs a good pasta salad to go with the grilled meats. Most pasta salads are fairly mild in flavor, sometimes just acting as a plate filler. Not this one, though. By adding in the bbq seasoning mix to the dressing, you get a burst of flavor with every bite. This easyContinue reading “BBQ Pasta Salad”
Confetti Potato Salad
Advertisements Summer time means we need more potato salad recipes, right? Well this one is super easy and fun. The added crunch of the fresh bell peppers and celery will make it stand out with your backyard BBQ spread for sure. Confetti Potato Salad has lots of great flavor with a little kick of creamyContinue reading “Confetti Potato Salad”
My Appetizer Collection
Advertisements Appetizers are one of those food categories that new recipes are always needed. My family likes to do appetizers nights every few weeks. A full meal dining on a variety of appetizers is a fun change of pace for weeknight dinners and it is a great time to try out new flavor profiles withContinue reading “My Appetizer Collection”
Classic Egg Salad
Advertisements We have a mixed flock of backyard egg laying chickens. Which means that every so often we get an over abundance of eggs. It goes in waves with the seasons and with the types of meals we are making around the house. Every time we fill up both of our egg containers (about 4Continue reading “Classic Egg Salad”