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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

I love two things in one thing.  I think most people do.   Centaurs, Pert Plus, chicken and waffles, transformers, choose-your-own-ending book. These are all awesome things.  This recipe is also two things in one.  It’s mashed potatoes.  But it’s a sweet potato.  So which one is it?  It’s both! This intriguing and tasty side […]

Side Dishes Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Asian Slaw

Fresh, homemade slaws are so much better than store-bought slaws, because they are crunchy and flavorful.  They are also easy to throw together, and it only takes about 15 – 20 minutes.  The inspiration for recipe comes from an Asian slaw at one of our favorite restaurants.  The cucumber adds a lot of texture.  The […]

Salads, Side Dishes Asian Slaw

Rosemary Lemon Biscuits

Now that winter has truly reared her ugly head, we find ourselves craving soup.  It’s one of the most satisfying meals you can have on a cold evening.  The only thing that makes soup for dinner better is when you have some tasty bread or rolls to go with it.  That’s where these awesome biscuits […]

Bread, Breakfast, Side Dishes Baking, Biscuit Cutters, Butter, Butter Biscuits, Buttermilk, Food And Drink, Lemon Biscuits, Rosemary Lemon Biscuits, Rosemary Lemons

Asian Style Grilled Zucchini

Watching my ice cubes melt quickly in my Vhino Verde wine in the 80 degree heat can only mean one thing… It’s officially summer in Montana. I’m anxiously awaiting my new central air conditioner, but until then, the oven is off limits.  The good news is that I’ve been dreaming of grilled summer food.  It’s […]

Grill, Side Dishes grilled zucchini

Steakhouse Side Salad

Really beautiful and nutritious food doesn’t have to be hard to make – or take a long time.  Sometimes, all you need is a lot of colorful vegetables and a kitchen knife.  I’m calling this salad a Steakhouse Side Salad because it’s something I can see being served at a steakhouse.  It’s rich in colorful and […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Pecans

This salad recipe is amazing paired with the Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette dressing we posted on Monday.  The flavors just go so well together, you might even say they were made for each other.  The strawberries are sweet and juicy; the balsamic vinegar is tart and savory; the pecans are rich and crunchy; and the spinach […]

Main Dishes, Salads, Side Dishes

Teriyaki Roasted Green Beans

There’s nothing like fresh vegetables roasted in the oven.  Especially roasted green beans.  What could make it even better?  Adding a nice tasty teriyaki sauce for an Asian spin! These green beans are so tasty and flavorful.  Some get a little crunchy on the ends, and those are the best ones.  You’ve got to give […]

Side Dishes

Jasmine Rice with Sauteed Carrots and Onions

One night I had planned a simple meal for us.  I don’t recall what the main item was, but I know that we were supposed to have a simple side salad with it.  I remember cutting in to the head of lettuce only to find the inside was, to say the least, not appetizing.  So […]

Side Dishes

Asian Cucumber Salad

Asian Cucumber Salad

So, we registered for a mandolin for our wedding.  For whatever reason, we haven’t really used it much.  So, like a kid with a toy that he hasn’t played with, I had an itch.  An itch that only the mandolin could scratch.  So I thought of a recipe that I have made several times in […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

I used to HATE Brussel Sprouts when I was a kid!  I think that on the rare times we did have them, my mom steamed them, and then we ate them with apple cider vinegar poured over.  Talk about a bitter mess! Then I grew up and matured.  At least I think so… And something […]

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