Fresh mushrooms, a sprig of rosemary, a sprinkling of salt and pepper and a drizzle of oil combine to create a flavor that is much more than the sum of its parts. Rosemary Mushrooms are great when served over grilled steaks, or as a side dish on their own. I tasted a mushroom straight from the pan the first time I made them and it was all I could do not to devour the full pan of mushrooms before our steaks were off the grill! COOK’S...
Crisp, hot Oven Roasted Broccoli with Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil is a combination that you simply have to taste to believe. This was a recipe that I stumbled across months ago and saved to try someday. I cannot believe I waited so long to try this flavor combination because this broccoli is amazingly good. The heat from the Sriracha adds the perfect kick to this oven roasted broccoli recipe. Sriracha Honey Roasted...
Roasted Garlic Quinoa with Mushrooms is a memorable side dish (or main dish, if you’re like me and it proves irresistible!) This recipe is as simple to make as it sounds. Roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms, and quinoa are tossed together in a hot skillet to create this incredibly flavorful dish. This is an unassuming recipe that might be overlooked initially, but once you’ve tasted it, it will become a fast favorite. I have some quinoa...
Sweet yellow peaches are tossed with fresh greens and basil then topped with mozzarella and prosciutto before being drizzled with a balsamic glaze to make this Peach Salad. Inspired by the number of fresh peaches that have been in my kitchen as often as possible this summer, I’ve made this fruit sweetened version of the classic Caprese salad for lunch several times this month. Peach Caprese Salad Surprisingly filling with cheese, prosciutto,...
Tender roasted sweet potatoes are drizzled with a garlicky lemon herb butter to make this the side dish of my dreams. I think I ate about half of these potatoes right out of the pan after I shot these photos. This is on my favorites list now and luckily, the whole family loves these sweet potatoes. While chatting with my cousin Hannah about different food pairings, we stumbled on a combination of lemon and basil with sweet potatoes. ...
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has been given a lot of attention over the past few years for its high nutrient content, versatility and unique flavor. Have you tried it yet? Quinoa can be prepared and eaten similarly to grains like rice and couscous as both a side dish and a main dish. It goes well with so many different types of vegetables, meats, sauces, and dressings–and you can even use it in desserts! If you’re new to quinoa...
Grape Salad with Vanilla Sweet CreamPlay Video Sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and vanilla bean sour cream are combined in this unexpected and delicious Grape Salad with Vanilla Bean Sweet Cream. My boys went nuts over this salad the first time I made it and I couldn’t stop eating bites of it myself. I’ve made this simple Grape Salad countless times and my youngest son can not get enough of it. Every time he sees grapes in the store or...
Garlic Lover's Potato SaladPlay Video Garlic Potato Salad is a warm potato salad that starts with tiny baby potatoes that are roasted until crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. After roasting, the hot potatoes are coated with an abundance of garlicky oil and vinegar before being tossed with plenty of chives and parsley. When I say that this potato salad is a garlic lover’s dream come true, I’m not exaggerating. I have made this...
Fluffy mashed potatoes with sauteed cabbage and bacon add up to Colcannon – a side dish that everyone loves for pretty much any occasion! This Colcannon Recipe is the ultimate in mashed potato dishes. This traditional Irish and Scottish food combines mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale and often bacon for a creamy savory side dish that was an instant hit in my family when I first made it almost ten years ago. We tried Colcannon for...
With barely 2 minutes of effort, a simple skillet of rice went from boring to something special in this Chipotle Lime Rice. I loved the unexpected tang of the lime and the barely-there heat of the chipotle pepper. This rice recipe is the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican, Tex-Mex or Southwestern meal. Chipotle Rice Recipe Rice is a classic staple side dish on its own but if you’re looking for a way to literally spice up the ordinary,...
