How to Make Truffle Fries
Before I begin let me give you a word of warning: Truffle Fries are highly addictive. Once you’ve had them you’ll never go back to plain old french fries! Even my children are smitten with truffle fries now. I have had the pleasure of dining on truffle fries on many fine restaurants in our area,...
Steamed Broccoli & Cauliflower
I’ve never really been a fan of cauliflower until just recently. Michael came home from the store with purple cauliflower and broccoli a few weeks back with the thought that maybe the kids would be willing to try cauliflower if it was purple. And in fact, he converted me. Purple is my favorite color so...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I have found a great brussels sprouts recipe to make at home that takes no time to prepare and tastes delicious. Roasted Brussels Sprouts I really should have entitled this post…”How I came to love Brussels Sprouts”. I was at Wunderbar in Covington years ago and my friend Nicole gave me a taste of her...
Fried Corn
Summer seems to be Corn Season. Whether you boil it, grill it or fry it, corn is a popular side dish for summer meals, especially cookouts. My favorite way to prepare corn is to fry it. Some people call this style of corn “succotash” but I just call it fried corn. Fried corn is always...
Panzanella
I’ve fallen in love with panzanella salad – it’s not a traditional sort of salad, it’s an Italian salad made with bread and basil and tomatoes. Try it yourself! It’s great as a meal on it’s own, or paired with pasta. Panzanella Definition ::pan·za·nel·la Noun:A type of Tuscan salad made with anchovies**, chopped salad vegetables, and...
Tomato Bread Appetizer
I have this tradition of putting together a set of family recipe cards for the brides in my family. And every time I collect recipes from my family members I find a few that I simply must try. My Auntie Annie shared this recipe, and I’ve held on to the card for a few months...
Spinach Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Goat Cheese (Whole Foods Recipe)
When I went on my tour of Whole Foods Market I grabbed several recipes from their Holiday table in the front of the store. One of which was for a salad that I couldn’t wait to try…it called for pears, walnuts and goat cheese, and I love all of those things. I finally tried the...
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Herb Roasted Potatoes is my go-to side dish for so many meals. There are NEVER any leftovers when I make these because everyone gobbles them up. They are simple to make and are a perfect pair for most main dishes. Herb Roasted Potatoes 3 lbs. Red Potatoes 1/2 cup Olive Oil 3 spoonfuls minced Garlic...
Oven Fried Okra
Last week in our CSA from Rains & Sun Backyard Farm we got a bunch of okra. Since I’m on a healthy eating kick, I felt like pan fried okra wouldn’t be the best option. I did a little research, and came up with a great way to make the okra taste yummy like fried...
Crunchy Slaw – A Perfect Picnic Recipe
I’m not a fan of traditional cole slaw. That’s putting it nicely, in all actuality I HATE cole slaw. And I really don’t use the “H” word for very many foods. But crunchy slaw is decidedly NOT traditional slaw. It’s more like a salad with a bit of crunch. It’s a perfect dish to take...
Slow Cooker Italian Meatsauce & Garlic Bread
For years I have been looking for the perfect Slow Cooker Italian Meatsauce recipe and finally I have found one that I love. Slow Cooker Italian Meatsauce & Garlic Bread I am a sucker for pasta dishes. And I’m even more of a sucker for easy cooking. BUT it has to be YUMMY pasta dishes...
Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil
Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Basil I made this Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Peppers & Basil over the weekend…and I have to say, it’s just perfect for nibbling or for a side dish for a party. I changed a few things in the recipe (I diced mozzarella instead of using mozzarella balls,...
