Grilled Bell Peppers Stuffed with Mozzarella
My husband doesn’t eat many vegetables so when I saw this in his Weber cookbook I was so happy to finally have a grilled veggie recipe that we both could enjoy. This is so easy, tasty and looks great....
View ArticleRoasted Lemon & Garlic Brussel Sprouts
For Thanksgiving we went down to Long Island and visited with my brother’s family. My Sister-in-law’s mother brought some side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. One of which included these wonderful...
View ArticleBoston Baked Beans
I made these a couple of months back, when we were in the cold, gray month of February. I was holding off on them now that Spring is here, except Spring isn’t here in Maine. The leaves are popping...
View ArticleTropical Butternut Squash Salad
I’m always on the lookout for fresh, new ideas for side dishes. It seems we always get stuck in a side dish rut. My daughter loves butternut squash, my husband loves all of the ingredients to this...
View ArticleRoasted Maple Carrots with Browned Butter
I remember the first time I made these carrots. They were handed to each person at the table, some would dish some on to their plates and others would continue passing them by. That was until the...
View ArticleStuffed Baked Tomatoes
Let’s start the week out sensibly, shall we? These tomatoes are so tasty and so easy to make you wont even think of them as smart and healthy! I also love how fresh they are. In the middle of winter...
View ArticleLemony Shredded Brussel Sprouts
I saw this recipe back when I was trying to eat healthier and broaden my horizons. I hadn’t given Brussel sprouts a fair chance since childhood and this recipe sounded very light and clean, so I...
View ArticleSauteed Red Bell Peppers with Caper Sauce
Finding a vegetable side dish that both my husband and I enjoy is difficult. He only likes corn and peas. He likes bell peppers so I set out to find something different that would could have...
View ArticlePasta with Red Peppers and Basil
We consume a lot of pasta in our house. It’s such a great, blank canvas for other flavors and it’s quick, simple, and inexpensive! Sometimes you want something simple to accompany a nice meal, but the...
View ArticleConfetti Coleslaw
Memorial Day is here and it is officially BBQ season! While I love the classics, sometimes I don’t want something too heavy. It seems most salads brought to bar-be-cues are mayonnaise laden, which I...
View ArticleCilantro Lime Rice
Cooking a side dish for my husband is pretty easy. Pasta or rice and he’s a happy guy. I’m alright with both, but as we all know, having the same thing over and over can get old. Last week I decided...
View ArticleZesty Grilled Veggies
This is my favorite time of summer. When the garden has started producing vegetables and the great weather allows me to grill them. Grilling vegetables is my favorite way to eat them. Alone, with no...
View ArticleBalsamic Cherry Tomatoes
While I am known to pop a bunch of cherry and grape tomatoes in my mouth before I ever make it inside the house from the garden, this is my second favorite way to prepare those little tomatoes. This...
View ArticleHow to Trim and Steam Artichokes
Just as I try to stretch my daughter’s and husband’s taste buds, I try to force myself to try new or old things as well. I’ve had artichokes before, but never cared for them. I was in the grocery...
View ArticleCrispy Brussel Sprouts with a Garlic Aioli
For years I wouldn’t touch a brussel sprout. I would politely say, “No thank you” or move them around my plate a lot until everyone else was finished with their meals. Over the years I have made a few...
View ArticleSauteed Shredded Zucchini
If you still find yourself using up a lot of end of season zucchini like I am, here is a great way to use a lot and serve a new, tasty side dish. I really enjoy this recipe and will even cook it up by...
View ArticleJapanese Cucumber Salad
Back when I lived in South Carolina I went to this sushi place that had this wonderful cucumber salad as an appetizer. I could never find it at any other Japanese restaurants, but I’ve learned to make...
View ArticleStuffed Artichokes
A while back I mentioned how I was going to try and branch out myself with new vegetables or find new ways to utilize favorite vegetables. I can’t expect my family to broaden their horizons if I...
View ArticleClassic Risotto
Risotto is one of those dishes that people love, but rarely make at home. Why is this? Well, for years you’ve heard people complain that it is too time consuming, it doesn’t yield good results, and...
View ArticleBalsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I am always looking for ways to play around with Brussels sprouts. My husband and daughter really don’t care for them and while I have found a few good ways to make them, they aren’t something I would...
View ArticleButtery Lemon Broccolini
I know what you are all thinking. The only way I make vegetables is to stuff them or cook them with bacon, but it’s not true. Although, they are wonderful ways to eat anything! I do love letting the...
View ArticleRoasted Baby Artichokes with Lemon Aioli
Here I go with another artichoke recipe! Stay with me though, if you like artichokes you will love this recipe and if you don’t, well this may just be the one that makes you reconsider. I had seen...
View ArticleCaprese Orzo Salad
Summer is coming to an end. The nights are getting cooler and kids are going back to school. It also means that my garden is kicking it into high gear and everything is ripening at the same time and...
View ArticleRisotto-Stuffed Acorn Squash ~ Guest Post by The Redhead Baker
Here is another amazing recipe from one of my favorite bloggers, The Redhead Baker. She always has such a a great assortment of unique recipes to try and I love seeing what she comes up with next. I...
View ArticleRoasted Carrots
I am always looking to breathe new air into side dishes. Side dishes always seem to be an after thought to the main entree, but there is no reason they shouldn’t be delicious and compliment your meal....
View ArticleBaked Quinoa & Cheese
It’s the new year and everyone is trying to eat a little healthier, maybe fit in some exercise while they’re at it. Could just be because of over indulgences from the holiday or you’ve made a...
View ArticleColcannon
You’ve all heard that the Irish love potatoes and serve them with most dishes. What you may not know are some recipes that are actually used. Standard mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, and french fries...
View ArticleGreen Beans with Lemon Aioli
Spring is here! It may not feel like it, but it is. Even with a possible Nor’easter on the horizon I can see the difference. In wide open areas, the snow has melted and you can see the brown fields....
View ArticleMashed Potato Casserole
Both my husband and I are big fans of mashed potatoes, but my daughter has recently decided she doesn’t like them. I’ve been thinking of ways to get her to like them, while still satisfying the adults...
View ArticleShrimp Salad
Lunch time has always been my favorite meal of the day. Whether it be a big lunch where I’ll only have a snack at dinner time or something light, I just always seem to enjoy lunch. Maybe it’s because...
View ArticleCranberry Walnut Wild Rice Salad & Hen House Linens Giveaway!
This dish is quintessential fall to me. The colors are gorgeous and remind me of beautiful autumn colors. The flavors don’t disappoint either, the tartness of the bright cranberries pair well with the...
View ArticleRoasted Mushroom Medley
No one in my family likes mushrooms. I wont rule out the little ones yet though. When I have a steak, I have to have some mushrooms sauteed in butter and I’ll usually make a small batch for myself. If...
View ArticleCreamy Cucumber Salad
Everyone has their favorite side dish to bring to, or expects, at a barbecue. Summer is the time for potato, pasta, garden, and veggie based salads. What I love about these well loved side dishes is...
View ArticleLobster & Potato Salad
The temps are climbing and it is time to bring on some great summer foods. Of course, having lived most of my life on the East coast, summer equals seafood. Living in Maine, that means bring on the...
View ArticleFresh Corn Sauté with Bacon and Chives
One of my favorite parts of summer is all of the fresh vegetables and fruit. While I love the other seasons bounty, I have summer’s down to an almost weekly schedule. Whether it be strawberry,...
View ArticleCaprese Zucchini
My garden is starting to produce and nothing makes me happier. I love being able to go out there and grab a few items and whip something up. Since I have an abundance of basil I wanted to incorporate...
View ArticleBacon, Apple & Cheddar Broccoli Slaw
Is this summer racing by as fast for you as it is me? I feel like I waited through a long, miserable winter and this summer is just steaming by. It doesn’t help that my oldest starts Kindergarten so...
View ArticleButtery, Crispy Egg Noodles
Some recipes go way back and this is one of them. I have hesitated for years about posting this side dish because it was so simple and easy and then I realized that that was what makes it great. Why...
View ArticleScallion Couscous
Do you ever find yourself in a side dish rut? I feel like we’ve hit a wall with side dishes lately because we’ve hit a new stage with my “picky eaters.” I was in my pantry the other day and I saw a...
View ArticlePasta Salad with Basil Dressing
Is it me or is this summer flying by? Here in Maine our summers are short, but sweet and we try to make the most of it before we, or should I say I, hibernate. The fact that my daughter, Caroline, is...
View ArticleCarrot- Ribbon & Berry Salad
Well, “Hello there August,” can’t say I’m happy to see you. While August is always a fun month filled with my birthday, our wedding anniversary, the warmer ocean and lakes, I’m not happy this year...
View ArticleRoast Carrots (Vegetables)
I’m always sad to say, “Good bye” to summer but at least fall comes next which means lots of baking. My oven gets turned on as the leaves change, the apples and pumpkins get picked, and the last of my...
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