Roasted Root Vegetables
Need a delicious, savory, and easy side for your autumn main dish? Roast up a tray full of fresh chopped root vegetables with just a dash of maple to go alongside your main or serve as a filler in other …
Candied Pecans
T’is the season – of fall spices and candied everything, that is! And if you’re looking for a versatile snack, garnish, or goodie so savory you can just roast it and put it in a bowl to make your house …
Couscous + Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Take some fresh beefsteak tomatoes, hollow them out and fill them with delicious savory couscous, goat cheese, veggies, and panko crumbs, and roast for a light and delicious lunchtime treat! As much as I’m ready to usher in fall weather, …
Broccoli Slaw
Crunchy and crispy broccoli, carrots, and cabbage are mixed in with a sweet and simple dressing for a delicious addition to your summer barbecue lineup! Nothing seems to go with barbecue like crispy, crunchy, creamy slaw. The good stuff, I …
German Potato Salad
No creamy dressing that can spoil in the summer heat – just a little oil, a little vinegar, a good deal of bacon, and a whole lot of flavor! This makes the perfect side dish for your barbecue needs! Back …
Wild Rice Mushroom Pilaf
Buttery mushrooms, peas, and herbs come together with flavorful wild rice in a simple dish that works as well as an entree as it does as a side or appetizer! I’ve gotten questions periodically about the recipes I offer and …
Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple salsa is a delicious combination of sweet and spicy and it makes a great dressing for a wide variety of great grilled entrees, from chicken to fish to grilled sweet potatoes – and it’s just great served up with …
Easy Homemade Veggie Dip
Around my house, this is also known as “crack dip.” Because you just can’t stop eating and enjoying it! And in my book, anything that gets the guys in my house to eat all their veggies is a winner, and …
Herby Roasted New Potatoes
Searching for the perfect delicious and easy side dish you can serve with the simplest and fanciest of main courses? These fantastic herby roasted new potatoes are at the top of our list. They can be dressed up and dressed …
Spanish Garlic Shrimp
For the nights where you need a dish that’s full of spice and flavor that won’t weigh you down, one that’s perfect for these warm spring evenings, try my version of the popular tapas dish, Spanish garlic shrimp! I’ve often …
Tex-Mex Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
This easy and delicious twice baked potato goes great alongside your chili or meats from the grill or can stand perfectly well on its own as an entree! If you want a heartier version, add about 4-6 oz of cooked …
Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Bacon
Give your stovetop macaroni and cheese a surprisingly easy gourmet twist with pasta shells, homemade bechamel sauce, several types of cheese you probably have tucked away in your fridge, and some diced bacon! It will taste luxurious but take you …