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 …
Category: Side Dishes
Jun 16
Barbecued Potatoes
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
Bacon Pecan Garlic Mushrooms
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
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
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
Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad
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
Crispy Parmesan Baked Potatoes
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
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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
Macaroni Salad
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. …
Aug 17
Baked Avocado with Salsa
You will find these stuffed avocados deliciously packed full of flavor. The salsa is enough for two whole avocados. It is also great over grilled chicken or tossed with cooked pasta. The nutritional facts on avocado, tomatoes, and garlic are so incredible that we should definitely be adding more of these foods to our diets. …
Jun 25
Country Apple Slaw
I love the balance of sweet, sour and salty flavors in this recipe. There are many ingredients I had never thought about putting together before I first prepared this. I made this for my neighbors and got rave reviews from both of them. The pumpkin seeds add so much to the slaw, so don’t skip …