Traditional Irish colcannon is a dish made with mashed potatoes, leeks, and kale. It’s hearty, comforting, and perfect for a cold winter evening. If you’re looking for a recipe to warm your soul, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how to make Irish colcannon using potatoes, leeks, and kale. This recipe post may contain…
Side dishes
Green Beans Mushrooms and Bacon Recipe
Make way for green beans with mushrooms and bacon! This is such a fun way to take ordinary green beans to the next level of flavor. Why Mix Green Beans, Mushrooms, and Bacon Green beans with mushrooms and bacon are a delicious and savory side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The combination of tender…
Simple Oriental Rice Recipe
Rice is a side dish that goes with so many savory entrees. And when you are having an Asian-inspired meal, this oriental rice recipe is just the thing to make. It’s an easy recipe with great flavor and takes under 30 minutes. This spicy Asian rice recipe would be perfect with General Tso Chicken, Chicken…
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
With Thanksgiving coming up, here’s a recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash featuring goat cheese, fresh thyme, toasted walnuts, and maple syrup. The combination is delicious and your family will love it. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Privacy Policy for details. When I was growing up, the only squash I ever remember my…
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Twice-baked sweet potatoes are a delicious take on twice-baked russets, only they have that sweet potato taste that is perfect for fall weather. They could be used for a great side dish to a meal, or you could bake a batch to share as an appetizer for a tailgating party! We had the sweet potatoes…
Fresh Sweet Corn Fritters
Fresh sweet corn fritters are for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Mix up a simple dipping sauce and enjoy. There’s buckets of flavor here. Disclaimer: This post contains an affiliate link. These fritters are so tasty and I think they’re a neglected side dish or appetizer. They are so easy to make with fresh sweet corn…
Bread Dipping Seasonings
You can recreate the yummy bread dipping seasonings / spices used by restaurants just by mincing some fresh herbs. Make sure to use the best tasting extra virgin olive oil you can find. Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward me a small commission – at…
Restaurant Quality Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe
Caesar salad is usually my choice of salad when we go out to eat. At home, I’ve tried to buy Caesar dressing in a jar but it never seems to taste quite right. This Caesar salad dressing recipe is the way to go for a tasty salad. What is Caesar Salad? Caesar salad dressing comes…
Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice is a perfect compliment to any South-of -the -Border menu items. It’s easy to make and can be as spicy as you like. And it’s made in one skillet for easy clean up. If you are ever looking for a tasty side dish to go with spicy Mexican food, this is it. I’ve…
All-Purpose Homemade Brown Gravy Recipe
This homemade brown gravy recipe can be made without drippings. And it tastes delicious! Just make a roux and add a few herbs and spices with beef broth. A little cooking time develops intense flavors in the gravy. Brown Gravy Without Pan Drippings? Making gravy is not that hard. I try to always have some…
Creamy Cauliflower Gratin
Creamy cauliflower gratin is a super tasty dish which you could serve with hot dogs or prime rib and everything in between. Perfect for a holiday meal. It’s got a crunchy panko and parmesan crust and buttery cream sauce made from the cauliflower core pieces. I made this gratin on the stovetop using a steamer…
Thanksgiving Classic Green Bean Casserole
When you think of Thanksgiving and traditions, classic Green Bean Casserole is one of the tops on the list. Ever since I was a kid, we would have it EVERY Thanksgiving. Love it or hate it, it’s now a staple for the holidays. History of green bean casserole In 1955 in a Campbell’s Soup test…
Roasted (Baked) Fennel with Parmesan Cheese
Roasted fennel with grated parmesan makes a great fennel appetizer or side dish. It’s certain to add some excitement to your taste buds. Where to find Fennel If you have a garden, you may be fortunate enough to grow some fennel. Otherwise you at the mercy of your grocer and fennel may be hard to…
Healthy Cold Pasta Salad
It seems like a good time for Cold Pasta Salad and this is one which you will surely make several times during the summer months. Hot summer days and cold pasta salad go together like peas and carrots…really. And this recipe makes enough for a crowd so it would be perfect for a 4th…
Low Carb Fried Cauliflower Patties
These low carb fried cauliflower patties are a healthy, low calorie, low carbohydrate alternative to potato cakes, but have the same great taste. They come in with a pretty respectable 10.3 grams of carbohydrates for two patties. And did you know, cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable and has many healthy attributes as described by the…