I often get asked ‘How do you work full time, take care of your family, and maintain an active blog?” There is no special trick or tip I can give, but I will confess that sometimes I can’t do all that! And this is one of those weeks. So I am posting this super-yummy mashed…
Side Dish
Jalapeno Garlic Basil Pickles
It is so easy and fun to make your own pickles! Have you ever tried it? I have seen some different methods, but this is by far the easiest, quickest, and so yummy! I wanted to use basil, because I have two hydroponic basil plants that grow so fast, I cannot keep up with using…
Fiesta Chicken Salad
I love chicken salad, but I really could do without all that mayo. As delicious as it is, I don’t need all those calories! That is why I love this lightened up chicken salad. I feel no guilt when gobbling this up for lunch, dinner, or as a hearty snack. And it is SO easy to…
Broccoli Pesto
I made my own pesto! I am so excited! My whole adult life, I have used store-bought pesto. It never even occurred to me to make my own. But since I have entered the food blogging world, I am making from scratch many things that I used to buy. If you have a food processor,…
Roasted Potato Medley
This recipe originally appeared as a contributor post on Anyonita Nibbles. If you still need a side dish recipe for Thanksgiving, look no further! This Roasted Potato Medley is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner, or any holiday dinner this season! The potatoes turn out slightly crispy on the outside, and nice and tender on…
Easy Homemade Gravy
This easy homemade gravy takes only a few minutes of prep and it’s so thick, creamy, and flavorful, your guests will rave over it! Believe it or not, this recipe requires no meat drippings at all, so you can make it the day before to save yourself some stress and hassle when cooking the rest…
Sauteed Zucchini with Walnuts
I promised another zucchini post this week, so here it is! May I present to you….Sauteed Zucchini with Walnuts! Quick enough for a busy weeknight, yet elegant enough for a dinner party, this super-easy, and versatile side dish is perfect for any occasion. Thing 2 ate this up like there was no tomorrow. He loves zucchini,…
Potato and Grilled Corn Salad
It is past Labor Day, and if I was on top of things, I would be starting to post pumpkin recipes, apple recipes, butternut squash recipes, and other fall-themed dishes. But, I am still stuck in summer! However, since it went up to 90 degrees here today, I am not totally off-season! There is still summer…
Avocado Cucumber Quinoa Salad
Looking for a light yet filling lunch? Or a nice cool side dish for these last hot days of summer? Look no further, this Avocado Cucumber Quinoa Salad will delight your taste buds and make you feel good that you are making a healthy food choice! Plus, it is really easy to make. Aside from…
Cornbread Casserole
When I make Cornbread Casserole, the kids actually say ‘Yay!”. That hardly ever happens. I mean, there are plenty of times that they are happy about something I am making, but this reaction is more than happiness, it is exuberance. They LOVE this dish! Bonus: Cornbread Casserole is super-easy to make! It is a great side…
Spicy Veggie Quinoa Curry
Today I am posting over at Wanda Ann’s blog, Memories By The Mile. You will find me there the 2nd Thursday of every month! Just a note: This recipe originally appeared as a guest post on Memories by the Mile. I have now posted the recipe here as well for archiving purposes. The recipe is…
Chipotle and Garlic Grilled Potatoes
I have one word to describe these potatoes: WOWOWOWOWOW! OK, so that’s not technically a word, but it was exactly what I said when I tried these potatoes. If you want a side dish that will blow ’em away at your barbecue, you have found the right recipe! This zingy, flavorful dish will steal the…
Boston Baked Beans and a Bean Cookbook Review
I am so excited to have the opportunity to review this really cool cookbook, Vegan Beans from Around the World, by Kelsey Kinser. I would really like to incorporate more beans into my family’s diet anyway, so I figured taking a peek at this book would give me yet another reason to cook with beans. Not…
Chipotle Lime Grilled Broccoli
Grilling season is upon us! If you love to grill, stay tuned because there is a great giveaway at the end of this post! I am loving this Gourmet Grillware from Wilton Armetale that I used to grill up this yummy broccoli dish. Everything just tastes better when it is grilled. I am not sure…
