Cherries and chocolate – heavenly, right? If you aren’t convinced, try this Cherry Chocolate Chip dip! You’ll thank me later I brought this sweet dip to a valentine celebration that I was invited to that was for just ladies. It’s…
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French Toast Fruit Kabobs
Leftover banana bread made into french toast bites, then skewered with pieces of fruit turns an ordinary breakfast into special meal. You may remember my Banana Bread French Toast Bites that I shared about six months ago. I used my leftover…
Crab and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab and cheese stuffed mushrooms are delectable on their own for any occasion, but serve it with some bubbly for a festive touch! New Year’s Eve was a quiet evening at my house. My poor hubby was feeling under the…
Fluffy Whipped Potatoes
These Fluffy Whipped Potatoes are light and silky! Every forkful will melt in your mouth! Mashed potatoes are so simple to make. I never follow a recipe. I boil my potatoes; drain the water, then add butter, milk, salt and…
Tagged with: fluffy whipped potatoes, holiday, potatoes, russet, side dish, vegetarian
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish, Uncategorized, Vegetable
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish, Uncategorized, Vegetable
Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Lightly braised, then steamed, these Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts have a crisp, dense texture and a slightly sweet fresh taste. I’ve found that people either love or loath Brussels sprouts. I’m in the L-O-V-E camp. Adorable mini cabbage look-alikes, what’s not…
Tagged with: Brussel sprouts, cranberries, holiday, maple, side dish, vegetable
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish, Vegetable
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
A light creamy cheese sauce over cauliflower florets, then topped with some bread crumbs. Everyone at the table will eat their veggies when you serve this Cheesy Cauliflower Bake! Do you have a favorite side dish that everyone in your family…
Tagged with: cauliflower, comfort family food, fall, holiday, side dish, vegetable harvest, vegetarian
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian
Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Shrimp
Rich in vitamins and minerals, spinach salads are a classic easy and delicious meal or side dish. This Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Shrimp was topped with a lite poppyseed dressing and was a full meal for my family. I even had…
Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk and Curry
Well, heck, just when I thought we were clear for spring, a down pour of rain hits us! I’m not talking about a little splash of sprinkles that our yard happily welcomes. We had buckets of rain, a full fledge…
Tagged with: Coconut Milk, curry, leftovers, side dish, Soup, sweet potatoes
Posted in Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup
Posted in Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup
Tomatillo Salsa Verde
The tomatillos used in this green salsa is the backbone to a host of Mexican dishes. I use my blender for this salsa, mixing a few basic ingredients (tomatillos, onion, garlic, cilantro, and a jalapeño pepper), and then adjust the…
Tagged with: salsa, Salsa Verde, sauces, side dish, taquitos, Tomatillos
Posted in Appetizer, Sauces, Side Dish
Posted in Appetizer, Sauces, Side Dish
Individual Sweet Potato Casseroles
This recipe is a family favorite. I’ve already made it twice this Thanksgiving season! I remember on our first Thanksgiving as a newly married couple away from our families, my husband called his mom for the recipe she always used…
Tagged with: holiday, individual serving, ramekin dishes, side dish, sweet potato casserole, sweet potatoes, vegetarian
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish
Posted in Holidays, Side Dish
