This recipe originally called for Japanese sweet potatoes but I only found regular potatoes. So, I am using my own directions for cooking but did make the delicious maple-tahini creme fraiche. Thanks go to Samantha Seneviratne from NYT Cooking for the recipe. I will keep an eye out for these sweet and nutty Japanese potatoes! … Continue reading
I am a big fan of macaroni salad as it is a side dish I enjoy with sandwiches, at a picnic or barbecue – makes a good snack too. I liked Karen’s recipe from backroadjournal because of the addition of kidney beans (I did use small red beans). Great ingredient to add to the salad … Continue reading
This is a spicy potato recipe coming from Eating Well Magazine by Louisa Shafia. There is a lot of heat provided by Sichuan chili oil and peppercorn oil, Sichuan peppercorns and some dried or fresh chili peppers. Very good potato dish but for me, without the bamboo shoots.
This is a favorite Fall/Winter side or even as a main dish if meat is added. I have mentioned in the past that I made my own sauerkraut way back when I had a huge garden – My Dad and Gene loved my homemade version. This is an update of Gene’s Sauerkraut and Kielbasa, one … Continue reading
I wanted to post this recipe because of the baby cabbages I found while on a shopping trip at Trader Joe’s. I rarely use a large cabbage in one recipe except for cabbage casserole or Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and then have to look for ways to use it up such as in soups. Roasting large … Continue reading
This is my second new recipe for Thanksgiving and it would also be a nice addition for any special occasion . Some times I will just bake or grill whole sweet potatoes, make a hasselback version, or just roast them in a delicious sauce such as Roasted Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes with … Continue reading
I’ve been wanting to make this casserole for a few years but I’ve always made my MIL’s creamed corn recipe for Thanksgiving and then maybe my favorite cornbread muffins with jalapenos and cheese. This casserole includes the bread element by using a corn bread mix with the corn mixture. It’s sweet, moist, full of corn … Continue reading
This salad is a childhood memory from the 1970’s that Alex enjoyed with her family. It was a salad they bought at the local grocery store and the creative chef that she is has kicked it up with her own version. I think we can all identify with food memories from our childhood. I served … Continue reading
Baked beans have always been a favorite side during grilling season. Funny how some dishes are seasonal and family oriented (at least for me anyways). I grew up with doctored up Campbell’s baked beans out of a can – Mom’s were deliciously sweet and always great in addition to her potato salad. We often got … Continue reading
I love potatoes, probably every kind imaginable. I do like to cook with real potatoes and I have a number of recipes on my blog but sometimes I like to use “convenient” foods to make my life easier, especially when I am entertaining a crowd. Serve these potatoes for brunch or with a nice turkey … Continue reading