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"Homemade Spicy Salsa Roja".

Homemade Spicy Salsa Roja

October 5, 2015 By Joe Boyle 1 Comment

Homemade spicy salsa Roja. I go for the natural goodness and simplicity of plain, fresh ingredients. It’s so easy to prepare this salsa. I must be on a spicy food kick.  Maybe it has to do with spending the last 5 months in Minnesota where their idea of spicy food is pepperjack cheese.  Oooh that’s…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Condiments, Side dishes, Vegetarian

Plate of grilled tomatoes with a salad topping.

Grilled Green Tomatoes

August 11, 2015 By Joe Boyle 3 Comments

Ah…summertime is the time for fresh tomatoes.  If you are growing your own tomatoes, you maybe have gotten some ripe ones, but have a lot that are still green, especially in the northern climates.  Why not just grab some of the unripened orbs and treat yourself to some yummy grilled green tomatoes! They are really…

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Basil pesto in a bowl.

Simple Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

July 25, 2015 By Joe Boyle 2 Comments

Homemade basil pesto is so easy to make and tastes delicious on pasta or paired with grilled meats. It is a versatile sauce that’s made from a handful of simple ingredients.   If you are growing fresh basil in your garden, then you are like me, too much basil and need to use it!  …

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Filed Under: Sauces, Side dishes, Vegetarian

Roasted whole carrots with mushrooms.

Roasted Carrots with Savory Mushrooms

June 11, 2015 By Joe Boyle 5 Comments

Roasted carrots with savory mushrooms are a perfect side dish for any occasion. Carrots pair well with just about all types of meat. Today in Minnesota, it was a cool and rainy day.  A perfect day to fire up the oven and roast some veggies!  I love cooked carrots, and I decided to kick it…

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View if a plate of salsa and seared tuna.

Rhubarb Mango Salsa

May 28, 2015 By Joe Boyle 2 Comments

Rhubarb is in season!  Go out and get some and make this rhubarb mango salsa.  This sour, springtime vegetable is a wonderful treat for anyone that savors its unique flavor.  Mix it with strawberries or apples to make a great tasting, tart dessert. This recipe post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Privacy Policy…

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Filed Under: Condiments, Salads, Side dishes

Close-up photo of a skillet of beans and rice.

Caribbean Black Beans and Rice

February 19, 2015 By Joe Boyle 3 Comments

Caribbean black beans and rice is a tasty Caribbean-style side dish featuring roasted red peppers, rice, black beans, and hot sauce.   This recipe post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Privacy Policy for details. This recipe post has been updated on November 23, 2021. It has been cold so I thought that I would…

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Pan seared cauliflower with bacon and garlic

Pan Seared Cauliflower with Bacon and Garlic

February 7, 2015 By Joe Boyle 2 Comments

Pan seared cauliflower is a perfect low carb side dish and the flavor gets kicked up with bacon bits and garlic. You will love how easy this recipe is to make.  What a beautiful day in Florida!  It started out with MaryJo taking a two-hour bike ride with the group from our Park.  They went…

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Filed Under: Gluten free, Side dishes

Bowl of potato salad.

The Best Healthy Potato Salad Recipe

September 13, 2014 By Joe Boyle 1 Comment

This is the Best Healthy Potato Salad I have ever had!   At the time we were eating this meal, I kept commenting how wonderful this salad is.  I think my words were that it was “Killer.”  And I’m not exaggerating! Origin of the Best Potato Salad This was back in 2014 and three couples were…

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Close-up view of 4 ramekins of onion soup.

Easy French Onion Soup

March 16, 2014 By Joe Boyle 1 Comment

French onion soup is easy to prepare and tastes amazing. Serve it for a perfect first course to any meal.  This post may contain affiliate links. Check our privacy policy for details. Making French Onion Soup French onion soup is a classic starter dish that’s easy to make. Ingredients Thinly sliced onions, I used sweet…

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