Here is another good side dish that’s easy to put together. It does take quite a bit of time, because of the time required to cook the potatoes. I kind of look at this as being a little healthier version of scalped potatoes. Thyme is the dominant seasoning used, so if you don’t care for … Read more
These crunchy potato wedges take quite a bit of time, but they are so good. The combination of spices, cornstarch, and flour create a delicious and crunchy deep fried potato. Usually, when there are leftover over fries, I toss them, but for some reason, I decided to keep the leftovers from this recipe and I … Read more
I was looking for something a little different for a potato salad so I decided to give this Texas Potato Salad Recipe a try. I don’t like dishes with a lot of heat, but I knew that pickling the jalapeño peppers would cut some of the heat. It was still a little nippy; but not … Read more
I planned on preparing baked beans for a fish fry and I forgot to pull and soak the beans the night before. I know there are other ways to do this, but soaking the beans seems to work out the best for me. I decided not to give in and purchase store-bought baked beans. My … Read more
This Smoked Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe makes a great side dish or can be served as a standalone dish for dinner or supper. This is a basic recipe that doesn’t require a lot of prep or cooking time. Give this one a try; it’s really good. Smoked Sausage Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Recipe … Read more
This Simple Macaroni Ham and Cheese Cold Salad Recipe is a great summertime recipe. It’s quick to put together and doesn’t require many ingredients; just be sure to allow enough time for the salad to chill. This is a great side dish or can be used as a standalone dinner recipe. Enjoy Simple Macaroni … Read more
I am always looking for good side dishes to go with grilled food during the summer months, so when I saw this Amish Potato Salad Recipe I decided to give it a try. Most potato salad recipes I have prepared in the past called for the use of mayo, but this one did not. This … Read more
It doesn’t get much simpler than this Basic Buttermilk Drop Biscuits Recipe. This recipe is very quick to put together and doesn’t require many ingredients, so you can have delicious hot biscuits on the table in less than an hour. The biscuits are brushed with melted butter at the end of the baking cycle, so … Read more
For me pies kind of follow the seasons. I love the taste of the fresh berries starting in the spring with the strawberries. The rhubarb plants are usually at their peak at this time pairing real well with the strawberries. For me this is followed by, cherries, red raspberries, blue berries, and then … Read more
If you like Rutabaga this Rutabaga with Cheese Sauce Recipe makes a great side dish. This recipe is mildly seasoned and requires only a few ingredients. It does take a little time to cook because of the hardness of the vegetable. This recipe calls for Monterey Jack Cheese but I think cheddar cheese would also … Read more
Here’s another game day recipe that’s simple and good. This is a basic recipe and is really good, just the way it is pictured and written. However, you could easily take this recipe to the next level by adding a teaspoon of sour cream, some chopped tomatoes, and maybe even some chopped green onions on … Read more
The Super Bowl is only 7 days away and most of us are not only looking to watch a great game but are also looking forward to enjoying some great game day party food. It’s really easy to put together your own Guacamole with this simple Homemade Guacamole Recipe. Prepare the Guacamole a little ahead … Read more
For me, it seems like good side dishes are always hard to find, especially if you need one that both young and old will enjoy. This Cauliflower Casserole Recipe is sure to please everyone at the dinner table; it is rich and creamy, cheesy and delicious. This recipe is simple but does require a lot … Read more
We don’t have any Bubba Gump restaurants in this area so I don’t know what the real thing should taste like, but this Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe is excellent. This recipe makes a great side dish or a good standalone one-dish dinner. It does take a little time to put it together but it … Read more
There are so many Mac and Cheese recipes it is almost impossible to try them all, but no matter how many are out there Macaroni and Cheese continue to be a popular dish. When I saw this Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Recipe it reminded me of another recipe I have posted; Simple Macaroni and Tomato … Read more
Sweet potatoes are good tasting and healthy but for some reason, I don’t put them on the menu except during the holiday season. Thanksgiving is less than a month away so I decided it was a good time to post this Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe. This recipe is a great side dish for any … Read more
Like everything else in my garden this year, my tomatoes produced really well. I would like to take credit for it and say I have a green thumb, but I don’t believe that is the case. We had a lot of rain at the beginning of the summer, and when I needed the heat it … Read more
The Asparagus has finally decided to come up here in Upper Michigan; we have really not had much of a spring. I thought this is a great time to put this Ham and Asparagus Roll-ups Recipe on the menu. This is a simple recipe with very little prep or cooking time. I used white wine … Read more
If you’re looking for a great side dish, or a stand-alone one-dish meal this Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe will provide it, and it’s really good. This is a very simple recipe, but does take a little more time than the customary Mac and Cheese, because of the time needed to cook the bacon. All … Read more
We were having fish for dinner so I decided on this Tomato-Cheese Macaroni Recipe for a side dish to go along with it. This is a very simple recipe that has a really good blend of flavors. It is mildly seasoned so there is a lot of room to add some additional seasoning. I think … Read more
