Advertisements Sometimes the simplest dishes can be the star of the meal. Level up your classic mashed potatoes with a big boost of cheddar. These Cheddar Mashed Taters are going to be making it on to your regular menu rotation for sure. The decadence of these potatoes make them great for a weeknight meal orContinue reading “Cheddar Mashed Taters”
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Simple Egg Fried Rice
Advertisements If you need a quick and easy side dish or lunch idea – you have come to the right recipe. Now before I start getting some upset people – this is NOT a traditional fried rice – that’s why it’s called Simple Egg Fried Rice. I realize that there are lots of fried riceContinue reading “Simple Egg Fried Rice”
Sweet Bell Pepper Pilaf
Advertisements Rice pilaf is a classic side dish and a family favorite for us. It can be tweaked and changed to go with lots of different cuisines and flavor profiles. This time around I decided to add in some sweet bell peppers and it was such a win. The sweetness of the mini bell peppersContinue reading “Sweet Bell Pepper Pilaf”
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”
Bourbon Butter Pasta
Advertisements Before you say anything – yes I realize this just looks like a bowl of cooked pasta. But I promise you that the amount of flavor in the bourbon butter sauce is out of this world. Bourbon Butter Pasta is a simple but full of flavor side dish or stand alone meal. It reallyContinue reading “Bourbon Butter Pasta”
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”