My husband doesn’t always believe a side dish is necessary. He is happy to feed the kids a piece of chicken and count the condiments as a side dish. I am a little more traditional. Side dishes really compliment and complete a meal. Fresh vegetables, rice, potatoes, make the sides shine.
No barbecue is complete without good weather, great friends, and delicious grilled corn in the husk. Smoky, versatile, and an easy side dish to prepare. One vegetable that screams summertime is corn. And what better way to prepare it than on the grill, in the husk? Grilling corn this way gives it a gorgeous and …
Healthy, affordable, and simply delicious, this cabbage soup will warm your belly and lift your mood. Add some crusty bread and this dish becomes a hearty meal. When you hear the term cabbage soup, a wilted, colorless sludge probably comes to mind. But that couldn’t be further from the truth with this flavorful and vibrant …
There is no denying that the classic baked sweet potato is a winning dish for any day of the week. Healthy, delicious, and easy to make. A baked sweet potato is just about as versatile as they come. Have them as your main dish, or utilize them as a side; stuff them with your favorite …
Transform your boring, everyday chickpeas into roasted chickpeas — a crispy and tasty snack or topping with tons of flavor and minimal effort. Chickpeas, garbanzo beans, Egyptian peas — whatever you call them, they are a delicious and nutritious ingredient that has a million uses (like with tomatoes on flatbread). But, once you learn how …
If you are in need of a quick and convenient snack to keep you going, or a delicious and nutritious topping, these perfect pickled eggs are sure to satisfy. You have probably seen DIY tutorials or at least heard about pickling. It has become a bit of a craze so of course, I had to …
Start your day right with a classic breakfast like these sunny-side-up eggs. Crispy whites and gooey yolks are truly the best way to enjoy fresh eggs. When it comes to the most important meal of the day, you simply cannot go wrong with a couple of sunny-side-up eggs. They look beautiful and, when done correctly, …
Delicious, nutritious, and no mess. These delicious over-hard eggs are an easy addition to any breakfast and they make clean up a breeze. Not everyone is a fan of the ooey gooey yolk of eggs. If you like a hard boiled egg but feel like changing things up or you are in the mood for …
This shrimp fried rice is easier to make than ordering takeout, and boasts fresh flavors and delicious textures. Whip it up for a quick lunch or dinner any day of the week. Every time I am in the mood for Chinese food, this recipe comes to mind. You all know that I love cooking with …