I don’t know what it is about tomatoes, basil and mozzarella that makes me so hungry. Perhaps it’s because those three ingredients are (in my opinion) the most pure on earth. Can you get any better? Nice ripe tomato slices, fresh basil from the back yard garden and some soft and wonderfully salty mozzarella cheese […]
Side Dishes
The side dish recipes category includes a variety of great recipes for modern and tasty sides that can be prepared with regular kitchen tools most of us already have. Some examples of these recipes include Holiday Apple and Walnut Stuffing Recipe, Sweet Cranberry Pancake Topping, Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans, Goat Cheese and Maple Syrup, and more. Please feel free to browse, try the recipes out and share them with friends.
Risotto with Zucchini, Mushroom & Basil Recipe
Every time I make risotto, I think I’m making something elegant and sophisticated. That’s probably because I’ve seen Gordon Ramsay prepare this dish a thousand times. He’s an awesome chef and if this is one of his favorites, it must be something special. The truth of the matter is that risotto is just rice. Now […]
Fresh Tomato Salsa with Basil, Jalapeno & Garlic Recipe
Laura and I visited the grocery store yesterday to pick up ingredients for the four new recipes I picked out for this go round. I have today’s recipe, which is a very nice tomato salsa, a breakfast pizza and two salads. I think they’re all good looking dishes and they’re all quite summery. With last […]
How to Cook Fiddleheads
A very exciting event occurred a few evenings ago. As I was driving down the road, I saw a sign in front of one of the neighbor’s houses that read, “Fiddleheads – $3.” Translated, this means that someone was selling the coiled bases of the ostrich fern for $3 per pound. I bought three pounds. […]
Grandma’s Famous Sauerkraut Pie Recipe
I’ve been waiting to prepare these incredible sauerkraut pies since Easter. For some reason or another, I just never got around to it. Until yesterday, that is. Yesterday, I decided to buckle down and make these little pieces of heaven. If I had to guess, I would say the biggest obstacle for me was the […]
Asparagus with Egg Salad & Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette Recipe
I have a really nice side dish for you today. It’s a simple recipe that’s fairly straightforward to read though. I found this one on another food blogger’s website that I’ll tell you about below. The owners of this site have really been stepping things up and I decided to check out what they’re doing […]
Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) Recipe
Let’s see, I think there’s a holiday coming up, but I just can’t remember which one it is. Hmmm…oh yeah, it’s St. Paddy’s Day! Or, Saint Patrick’s Day for all of you who like to keep things official. Now, you know as well as I do that St. Paddy’s day requires certain food to be […]
Garlic & Rosemary White Bean Dip Recipe
Here’s a good recipe for you. I wasn’t going to post this one because I didn’t think I would get around to it. Then, as I was getting ready for dinner yesterday, I said, “What the heck.” It’s a really fast dip to put together and I’m so happy I did. It’s perfect for carrots […]
Savory Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
If you enjoy eating hummus, I have a pretty cool twist on the whole idea for you. Have you ever heard of pumpkin hummus? I haven’t and to be honest, I was somewhat skeptical of how the pumpkin version would compare to the more traditional chickpea one. Well, as it turns out, the pumpkin hummus […]
Goat Cheese & Herb Crostini with Melted Onions Recipe
For this recipe cycle, I chose a few sides and appetizers that I wouldn’t normally go for. I saw the recipes and I thought they’d be interesting to prepare, just to mix things up. Believe it or not, I’m already looking forward to next Thanksgiving and I think this and the next post will help […]