Feb 24
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook, stirring often, for about 8 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the orzo, and set aside to cool completely. To the vinaigrette add the orzo, spinach, tomatoes, nuts and parsley. Toss to coat. Fold in the cheese and …
Feb 01
Barley is a cereal grain with a nut-like flavor and an chewy, pasta-like consistency full of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Besides the barley, this salad is all about the sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese which are two things I love. The dressing is very simple and uses the olive oil the tomatoes are stored in …
Jul 09
Here is an alternative to the mayonnaise rendition of broccoli salad. This one comes from Jamie Deen, Paula’s son. When I first made this my husband and I thought it was too dry so I now double the dressing. I found this salad to be better the day you prepare it. Also, make sure to …
Jun 16
Creamy red potatoes roasted with honey, chili powder and garlic powder are a great side dish to any meal. Simple and quick prep, then just toss in the oven. If you are grilling, toss ingredients in heavy-duty foil and add to your grill. Enjoy! 2 lbs. small red potatoes, cut in half 2 Tbsp. butter, …
Apr 26
Great for dinner parties or a family dinner, these savory stuffed mushrooms get a delicious crunch from pecans and bacon. When I haven’t had large mushrooms to use, I will make only half of the filling and bake for 10 minutes. These guys will go fast so make sure to make plenty. Enjoy! 12 large …
Apr 13
When I was little we always loved it when Mom would serve creamed corn. Once you take a bite of this creamed corn, which is made with fresh corn, you will not look at the canned product the same. One tip used in this recipe, adding the corn cobs in the slow cooker while cooking, …
Mar 04
Fresh, simple and delicious. A great compliment to any protein, this salad is perfect for any night of the week. The reason for soaking the onions in water is to remove some of the bite making them perfect for a fresh salad. If you like olives feel free to add them. Enjoy! 1-1/2 C. of …
Jan 08
You are going to love this simple, and delicious side dish. I have been making this dish for a while, but have had a hard time getting a good picture for this posting. They are just so good I wanted to go ahead and share them with you. I will keep working on a better …
Oct 20
There are many ways to season sweet potatoes when roasting. Brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger are a great combo for the holidays, but also delicious any time of the year. So instead of just baking sweet potatoes, try roasting them. Enjoy! 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut to bite size 2 tsp. olive …
Aug 28
One of the great side dishes for summer that is great with anything grilled is macaroni salad. This dish is so simple and quick to make there is no need to buy a pre-made brand from the grocery store. Feel free to use what veggies you would like. Enjoy! 1-1/2 C. uncooked macaroni 1 Tbsp. …