Category Archives: Side Dishes

Grilled Rack of Lamb and Herb Vegetables – #CookoutWeek Giveaway

This recipe for Grilled Rack of Lamb and Vegetables is the perfect example of how you can use your grill to create a gorgeous and elegant feast. Another installment for #CookoutWeek is here…check it out! Plus a fabulous giveaway awaits! … Continue reading

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Baked Not Fried Green Tomatoes

This Baked Not Fried Green Tomatoes recipe is a healthier, crisper version of the food that has become an iconic Southern dish. But, is it really Southern in origin? 

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Couscous with Spinach and Lemon Wine Sauce (Meatless Monday)

This recipe for Couscous with Spinach and Lemon Wine Sauce was inspired on a recent trip we took to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. I’ll tell you how I transformed something I saw in the frozen food aisle. 

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Creamed Spinach

This creamed spinach recipe is easy to prepare and is rich in flavor, without floating in butter or cheese. I make this often for us in the fall and winter when hot, creamy, comfort-food is what we crave. 

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Latke Waffles

It’s Hanukkah! Have you had your Latkes? How about Latke Waffles!? Potato pancakes in waffle form with pockets of ever so crispy grated potato all golden brown and delicious; best of all, no frying! Pop them in either a Belgian or … Continue reading

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Asian Slaw | Sesame Oil Rice Wine Vinaigrette (Meatless Monday)

Since Brussels Sprouts are in a cabbage family, I decided to use them raw in this recipe for Shaved Brussels Sprout Asian Slaw. Combined with thinly sliced sweet bell peppers, green onions, toasted almonds and chow mien noodles, the shaved … Continue reading

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Kale Couscous and Strawberry Salad (Meatless Monday)

This recipe for Kale, Couscous and Strawberry Salad is as simple to prepare as it is delicious to eat! Since Spring is officially here, and since a friend shared some kale from another friend’s garden…and since I found some gorgeous … Continue reading

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Baked Oysters – Italian Style #FishFridayFoodies

This recipe for Baked Oysters – Italian Style is one I came up with for my Feast of the Seven Fishes. It is a really simple recipe for incredibly flavorful baked oysters, and it is my first post for #FishFridayFoodies … Continue reading

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Roasted Root Vegetables with Dukkah and Goat Cheese (Meatless Monday)

Roasted Root Vegetables with Dukkah (pronounced doo-kah) and Goat Cheese is the Meatless Monday recipe of the week. An Egyptian spice, seed, nut blend is variable based on your tastes; I have provided a recipe for the blend I used. 

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Wild Rice with Nuts (Meatless Monday)

This recipe for wild rice is wonderful served hot, great at room temperature, and is an amazing cold salad; since it’s so versatile, it’s perfect for holiday entertaining. 

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