Baked Pineapple
I really love this side dish — admittedly, it isn’t the healthiest. I haven’t tried to adapt the amount of sugar, but I do put a minimum amount of butter on it. If you serve ham for Christmas, I...
View ArticleBasic Parmesan Risotto with Peas
This isn’t a new recipe on the block, by any stretch of the imagination. I’m just blogging it so it’s easy to find when I need it! LOL Parmesan Risotto with Peas (How Sweet It Is) Parmesan Risotto 2...
View ArticleMexican (Jasmine) Rice
DH and I love this rice. I think we’re just addicted to jasmine rice, and using this as an excuse to have it. I should really make the jasmine rice — as is — and see if we enjoy it as much! I serve...
View ArticleBaked Garlic Rice Pilaf
It’s always nice to add a new side dish to the rotation. This looks like “just rice” in the picture, but it’s actually amazingly delicious from the garlic and chicken broth. The baking also gives it a...
View ArticleOven Fried French Fries
This is another winning recipe from Annie — best.oven.fries.ever. My only complaint is they’re a bit labor intensive and take awhile to cook…not exactly week-night friendly! I’ve found a way to have...
View ArticleCauliflower Gratin
Ezra Pound Cake always has the best of the best recipes. Truly. This one is no different. We eat a lot of roasted or steamed cauliflower and I was looking for a new preparation when I stumbled across...
View ArticleRoasted Green Beans
I don’t know why it took me so long to try these – they were delicious! Nice, quick, and new way to eat green beans – just in time for gardening season! LOL Roasted Green Beans (How Sweet It Is) 1 lb...
View ArticleLoaded Hashbrown Potatoes
Why I never thought of this is beyond me. I LOVE potatoes. Especially hash browns. And I love all the fixin’s of a baked potato…so why not combine them?! These were delicious and I’d make them again...
View ArticleHomemade Applesauce
You can’t really mess up applesauce. You basically cook down apples and water until the apples are mushy, then add whatever seasoning you like. A lot of people get hung up on the type of apple to...
View ArticleCilantro-Lime Rice
Tasty and light side dish for mexican meals! Very light and tasty – reminds you of Chipotle’s rice recipe. We’re not particularly big on fresh cilantro in this household and we still really loved it....
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