Side Dishes

What exactly is a gratin? 1. A gratin is always baked and/or broiled in a shallow dish. 2. The topping traditionally consists of cheese or breadcrumbs. They should be melted or crisped under a broiler. 3. “Gratin” is derived from the French word gratiner – to broil. Gratter – to scratch or scrape is a […]

This autumn slaw is a nice alternative to the traditional summer slaws that we typically think of that are slathered in mayonnaise. Its colors are vibrant and each bite bursts with a fresh flavor-filled crunch. It’s great with the addition of toasted almonds. This dish is super simple to prepare and can be enjoyed as […]

If you have ever found yourself looking for something quick to prepare without a lot of hassle, avocado toast is just that something you’ve been looking for. Although it is simple to prepare, it can be made with a variety of extra toppings. This will make your snack or meal of both complex and nutrient […]

This year, I had quite a wonderful bounty of cucumbers from our vegetable garden. We have been enjoying them sliced up in our salads and with various other dishes. I wanted to make them into pickles, but I didn’t want to go through the hassle of jarring them. The thought of long-time storage of pickles […]

I’ve got a great idea for you. The next time you go to the grocery store, pick up the small list of ingredients I share below and make yourself and whoever you eat lunch or dinner with some nice tomato and basil bruschette. It’ll take just a few minutes and you’ll enjoy something that’s eaten […]

Over the past week, I’ve prepared a few different dishes that I’ve found to be quite worthwhile. I’ll post one of them here, down below, and then I’ll write another post, probably tomorrow, sharing the other one. Today’s recipe is for a super-easy to make potato and asparagus salad and tomorrow’s is for a scallop […]

St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I don’t do all that much during the day, but at night, I always find time to make a nice dinner. We usually focus on the side dishes because that’s where all the potatoes are found. I do love my potatoes and when they’re creatively mashed […]

I was flipping through some web pages last week when I stumbled upon a delicious looking potato salad that called for none other than sweet potatoes. These are my favorite, so I had to dig in further to see what was going on. As it turned out, the sweet potatoes weren’t alone. They sidled right […]

If you’re looking for an easy to put together and a very good tasting side dish for pretty much any occasion, I’ve got one for you. You have to love mushrooms though because that’s the primary ingredient in the dish. I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks and even though I didn’t need […]

I found a really great appetizer recipe the other day that looked like it was a snap to put together, so I added the ingredients to my shopping list and picked everything up from the grocery store. Since we ate leftovers for last night’s dinner, I decided to add these broccoli melts to the mix. […]