The addition of fresh basil and Parmesan cheese makes this buttery dish the Best Corn on the Cob recipe you’ll ever make. About Best Corn on the Cob Corn on the cob to me says summer, barbecues, beach parties and good times. I remember one party my parents gave when they had a home on…
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Grilled Summer Salad
This easy Grilled Summer Salad with its tangy flavors is perfect for hot summer days. About Grilled Summer Salad With so many fresh vegetables in the market now, it’s hard to choose which ones to get. The great thing is that most vegetables taste fabulous once they’re grilled. The Grill Master, Bobby Flay, can attest…
Caprese Tomato Bites
These Caprese Tomato Bites are a new twist on our favorite Caprese Salad with meltingly wonderful gruyere instead of mozzarella. About Caprese Tomato Bites Although I do like the old favorites like Caprese Salad, sometimes I just like to mix things up. Normally a Caprese Salad is made with tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella. I really…
Scalloped Potatoes Gratin
This recipe for Scalloped Potatoes Gratin is so easy, totally delicious and comes out perfect every time now that I know the secret technique. About Scalloped Potatoes Gratin Potato farming has been around for a long time. According to Potato Goodness these tubers were farmed back to 8000 BC in Peru. Ever since then people…
Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce
These Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce are so easy to make, and yet the flavor is straight out of a 5 Star Restaurant. And it’s ready in under 10 minutes! About Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce Ah, Scallops. There’s nothing quite like them. Rich, buttery, decadent and yes…I’ll admit it…a bit costly. But they are…
English Peas with Crispy Proscuitto
This recipe for English Peas with Crispy Prosciutto is a deliciously healthy Spring side dish with caramelized shallots and fresh mint. About English Peas with Crispy Proscuitto I read some time ago that English peas were an absolute favorite side dish of Thomas Jefferson. At the time, I really couldn’t understand it. I mean,…
Shredded Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
This Shredded Sautéed Brussels Sprouts recipe is not only healthy, buttery, tender and delicious but is ready in just 5 minutes. Whether you love Brussels Sprouts or not, these incredibly healthy vegetables should really be included in your diet. And the thing is, not only are they super healthy but also super delicious if cooked properly….
Tex-Mex Corn Muffins
Tex-Mex Corn Muffins are not only filled with roasted corn, chilies, red peppers and cheese, but are incredibly light at the same time. Tex-Mex Corn Muffins have totally changed my mind about corn muffins. There was a time when I just pulled out a box of Jiffy Cornbread mix. And that was fine then. They…
Risotto with Peas
Tired of having to stir risotto constantly to get a creamy dish? Let your oven do your work for you with this deliciously creamy Risotto with Peas. I’ve always avoided recipes that involve more work than I feel they’re worth. So no surprise that up until recently I’ve never made risotto. But that has changed…
Vegetable Tian with Zucchini and Roasted Corn
This Vegetable Tian with Zucchini and Roasted Corn is bursting with zucchini, roasted corn, fresh tomatoes and underneath it all lies caramelized onions. Vegetable Tian with Zucchini and Roasted Corn is really a take off of Ina Garten’s Vegetable Tian. She uses fewer vegetables than I do, but the method of making the tian is…
Garlic Roasted Mushrooms
These Garlic Roasted Mushrooms are so amazing that you absolutely have to serve them at your next party. About Garlic Roasted Mushrooms These Garlic Roasted Mushrooms just scream, “Let’s have a party.” The thing is they are sooo good. And they’re a perfect appetizer for several reasons. First, they’re easy to eat. Plus they’re so…
Mexican Pinto Beans
Mexican Pinto Beans, made in the true Mexican Style, take some time but are so incredibly delicious. Faster isn’t always better. And yes, these Mexican Pinto Beans do take awhile to make. So why, when you can just open a can of pinto beans and add the rest of the ingredients, would you do that? Because the…
Braised Brussels Sprouts
Braised Brussels Sprouts are tender, juicy and full of garlic, butter, bacon flavor. What could be better? My Aunt Mickey introduced me to Braised Brussels Sprouts when I was about 5 years old. I loved these sprouts because they reminded me of tiny little cabbages and I would peel off the leaves one at…
Roasted Tomatoes with Spinach and Pesto
These Roasted Tomatoes with Spinach and Pesto have the added flavor of lemony basil underneath it’s layers resulting in a rich, totally delicious side dish. I went to a steakhouse a few years ago and they served this delectable side dish with my Snapper. It was so memorable I had to go home and…
Sweet Potato Fries
These healthy baked Sweet Potato Fries are perfectly crispy, absolutely addictive and totally easy to make. I’ve never been a huge fan of French Fries. I know…I’m probably the only one in America who can either take or leave French Fries. But I’ll make an exception with these Sweet Potato Fries. I don’t know…
Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets
Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets with Pomegranate molasses and blood orange oil are not only super easy but they are totally delicious. About Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets When I think of my Pomegranate Orange Roasted Beets I think of McClendon’s farm. Scottsdale has a great Farmer’s Market that they hold downtown on Saturday mornings. This remarkable…
Asparagus with Browned Butter
This Asparagus with Browned Butter brings a whole new level of deliciousness to asparagus with it’s Kicked- Up flavors of garlic, lemon and Parmesan cheese. About Asparagus with Browned Butter I love asparagus almost any way it can be prepared. Steamed until it’s crisp tender, roasted to bring out the nuttiness and sautéed in a quick…
Roasted Fennel
This decadently simple recipe for Roasted Fennel is full of luscious, creamy, cheesy flavors with just a hint of mild licorice. Have you ever had Roasted Fennel? Most people have never even tried fennel. I’m one of them. And that’s really amazing because I’ve been cooking, like…forever. And normally try almost everything. But I missed fennel. Until…
Herb Roasted Potatoes
These Fabulous Herb Roasted Potatoes are flavored with dill, chives and parsley. The result is beautifully browned herby potatoes. About Herb Roasted Potatoes Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Take potatoes for instance. Basic sustanance. But once you add butter, dill, chives and parsley, something magical happens. The flavor and the freshness of the…
11 Easy Vegetable Side Dishes
Vegetable side dishes are the perfect addition to any table, they’re healthy, quick to prepare and simple to make too! It is never a bad idea to add one of these pops of delicious color to the dinner table. Find 11 recipes here to serve up something new and different that wasn’t difficult to make!…
