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…
Side dishes
Grilled Green Tomatoes
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…
Simple Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe
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! …
Roasted Carrots with Savory Mushrooms
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…
Rhubarb Mango Salsa
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…
Caribbean Black Beans and Rice
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…
Pan Seared Cauliflower with Bacon and Garlic
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…
The Best Healthy Potato Salad Recipe
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…
Easy French Onion Soup
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…