Advertisements It’s almost summertime – which means the backyard dinner times are in full effect at the Forrest Casa. Potato salad is a serious staple for me and my family. But you know I don’t make the same thing over and over. My latest concoction has a little bit of a kick and it’s soContinue reading “Jalapeño Dill Potato Salad”
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Garlic Rice Pilaf
Advertisements I always say rice pilaf is what you make when you can’t decide if you want rice or pasta because it’s technically both! Some make it with orzo but I like the pasta to be closer in size to the rice. So I use Fideo – which really is just thin spaghetti cut intoContinue reading “Garlic Rice Pilaf”
Hawaiian-Style Mac Salad
Advertisements One thing you are sure to find on every Hawaiian food truck and Hawaiian menu is Mac Salad. It is a staple in the island cuisine and so incredibly easy to make. What I love most is that almost every where you go it will be very close to the same, as it isContinue reading “Hawaiian-Style Mac Salad”
Mexican Corn Casserole
Advertisements Not every #tacotuesday or burrito night needs rice and beans on the side. Don’t get me wrong – I love me some rice and beans. But sometimes you need variety, especially if you love making Mexican food at home as much as we do. Mexican Corn Casserole is a perfect stand in. You getContinue reading “Mexican Corn Casserole”
Balsamic Risotto
Advertisements Risotto is a wonderful side dish, when you want to do something a little different . It’s really not that hard to make, but it is totally worth the extra attention to get a creamy silky sauce on the Arborio rice. This simple risotto recipe goes well with so many different meals. Balsamic RisottoContinue reading “Balsamic Risotto”
Three Cheese Potatoes au Gratin
Advertisements With the holidays quickly approaching, the friend and family gathering and meals are all popping up on the calendar. If you want to really impress with that side dish Auntie Sue requested of you – then you have got to brings a dish of these Three Cheese Potatoes au Gratin. The homemade cheese sauceContinue reading “Three Cheese Potatoes au Gratin”
Feta Corn Salad
Advertisements Simple sides are always my favorite. And bonus points if they don’t have to be cooked! While this Feta Corn Salad is amazing for summertime – it keeps in a cooler really well – it is actually good year round! It goes so good with a burger (check out my latest cookbook Burgers onContinue reading “Feta Corn Salad”
Zucchini Salad #summersalads
Advertisements Salads without lettuce are my favorite! Most because I feel like I’m eating grass when I eat lettuce but that’s a story for another day. This super easy to make Zucchini Salad is perfect for a weeknight summer side dish. It is easy to pull together, doesn’t require any cooking and tastes amazing. ItContinue reading “Zucchini Salad #summersalads”
Black Bean Salad #summersalads
Advertisements If you need a simple summer salad that goes with just about any protein made in just about any style of cooking, then you have come to the right place! Black Bean Salad is so simple to make yet so tasty. The great thing about the simplicity flavors in this side dish make itContinue reading “Black Bean Salad #summersalads”
Texas Slow Cooker Beans
Advertisements Beans, Beans the magical fruit….the more you eat the more you… While this saying is pretty true – it doesn’t make beans any less yummy. And these Texas Slow Cooker Beans are just that – YUMMY! They have a great Tex-Mex sort of flavor with just a little kick from the jalapenos. And IContinue reading “Texas Slow Cooker Beans”