Posts Tagged ‘side dish’

Slow Cooker Spicy Creamed Corn
I could eat this Slow Cooker Creamed Corn forever. I think I just will. Creaaaaaaamed corn. MAN I don't think there's anything more comforting and classic for the mouth to experience than creamed corn. Am I right or am I right. My memaw used to make creamed corn like 27 times a day when I was but a ripe lassie. It was my absolute favorite thing in the world. I used to beg her to make enough of fill a bathtub so that I could take a creamed co... Read More
Raw Zucchini “Pasta”
Pretend pasta ribbons for your mouth! Immunna be honest with ya. Carbs are my thing. My gig. My fuel. My heartbeat. My lover. My (just one more I swear) bag. I'll never ever leave them. The bond we have created through the years together is unwavering. Unfaltering. Unchanging. That said, I'm pretty much unable to change out of my jeans right now soooooo we're gonna cheat on the carbs for a sec. Or 45. Or an hour. Or whatever. Not only is... Read More
Cheesy Orzo and Garden Veggies
Gruyere + Orzo = OMG. When I think of gruyere cheese, it takes me to one place. One wonderfully melty and gooey place: fondue. Actually, let's just take a moment of silence together as we reflect on the wonders of fondue. That was nice, thank you. While fondue is a most brilliant and glorious creation, why not jazz up a simple weeknight orzo dish with it? And by jazz up I mean completely change the face of MANKIND. You think you know... Read More
Winter Squash Blossoms
Got Stars? How about blossoms? You'll be seeing both with this totally groovy Winter Squash side dish! Your food should excite you. It should smell good. It should make you feel like a million bucks. And it should look like Ty Pennington got hold of it and gave it a style makeover. This is not too much to ask from a plate of veggies, people. We must set high standards for ourselves. We're totally worth it, you know. Which is why this Winter S... Read More
South of the Border Green Beans
Kick your green beans up a notch this Thanksgiving with a spicy, colorful twist that'll even make your turkey jealous! Many Thanksgiving dinner hosts ask their guests to bring a side dish. But rather than bring plain old boring green beans, think outside the box and add some new flavors and textures to the Thanksgiving spread this year. These South of the Border Green Beans take the traditional green bean side dish and add a spicy little twis... Read More
Autumn Fruit with Spiced Yogurt
Who says autumn food can't be as fresh as summer's? Try the fruits of fall swaddled in fresh spiced yogurt for a special kinda wonderful! What’s your favorite fall fruit? Apples, pears and pomegranates rank pretty high for me. So do cranberries (dried or cooked) and grapes. Our fridge and counters are often piled high with these sweet gems of autumn. But sometimes, you don’t want to just eat an apple -- you want to savor it in a new and e... Read More
Two-Toned Twice-Baked Taters
Thanksgiving is a potato lover’s dream. Mashed, baked, au gratin, scalloped, or fried, potatoes are certainly one of the most versatile vegetables of the holiday. And of course I can never decide which I like better, plain white mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes. With these Two-Toned Twice Baked Potatoes you don’t have to choose. A creamy layer of traditional white mashed potatoes is topped with a layer of vibrant sweet potatoes. Yo... Read More
Asparagus with Pomegranate and Walnuts
Thanksgiving ready in just 15 minutes! Make this beauty of a side dish for your Thanksgiving table. It’s November. That means that I am embroiled in wild-eyed planning for two birthdays and my epic annual Thanksgiving dinner. But really, it’s Thanksgiving that captures most of my attention always. Like I said, my dinner is epic. Planning my menu for Thanksgiving is a trial in patience and organization. I am fortunate to have six burners,... Read More
The Awesomest Side Salad
This side salad recipe is simple and goes with just about anything. It's just plain awesome! On a hectic night, there is nothing more stressful than figuring out what to make for dinner. Oftentimes I find myself frazzled more over what to serve on the side rather than what will be the main dish. And you can only have so many grilled-cheese-and-soup nights this fall before a potential revolt ensues. On the nights when my brain can’t think of... Read More
Simple Salad on a Stick
Want to get the kids to eat salad? Serve it the fun way -- on a stick! When we’re picnicking or having a backyard party, sometimes it’s nice to forget the utensils in favor of hand-held foods. There’s less mess, less cleanup and less to remember. But I always like to have something salad-ish with our meals. So, can you have salad sans forks? YES! This Simple Salad on a Stick is a fabulous way to enjoy the flavors of salad without the ha... Read More