Side Dishes

Saving Time Making Mashed Potatoes

November 19, 2011

Today’s kitchen tip is such an easy tip, but it will save you so much time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving Day. This is a tip I learned from a friend at church quite a few years ago. This friend makes that best mashed potatoes. She brings a large bowl of them to almost [...]

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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

November 11, 2011

I love potatoes. I think I have mentioned that once or twice. I could probably eat them everyday. I love them baked, twice baked, as potato salad, as oven fries and more. I really do not think there is a bad way to cook a potato. I have also mentioned before how much I love Emeril’s [...]

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Crispy Potato Bake

September 22, 2011

When I first saw this potato recipe from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food, I knew I had to try it. It is so easy, yet so impressive. I did tweak the original recipe a little bit, but it is the same basic idea. And it is so good! My family loved the crispy texture the outside [...]

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Green Beans and Tomatoes

August 15, 2011

When I first moved to Oklahoma I realized that many people cooked their vegetable way different than I was used to. I am not sure if it is just a regional thing or not, but many people here cook their vegetables to death. I think it may actually be just an older way to cook [...]

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Quinoa Tabouli And A Few Facts

August 3, 2011

Quinoa (pronounces keen-wa), is an ancient plant that is native to South American and is often used in South American cooking. It is one of the healthiest “grains” that you can eat. And although many refer to quinoa as a grain, it actually not a grain at all, but a seed. Quinoa is common in [...]

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Tuna Pasta Salad

July 11, 2011

Light meals like pasta salad are perfect for hot summer days. And this pasta salad works well for the pantry challenge that I am doing this month because it contains pantry staples. There is nothing fancy or gourmet in this, but it is really good.

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Broccoli Bacon Salad

June 28, 2011

I cannot believe that I have not shared my Broccoli Bacon Salad recipe with all of you. I have been making this salad for years and my family loves it. When I went to make this salad recently I searched my site for the recipe and realized that I have never shared this recipe with [...]

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Chipotle Bacon Potato Salad

June 9, 2011

It is summertime. This means that it is the time of year many of us will be attending picnics, barbecues, and family get togethers. And one of the foods that you often see at these gatherings is potato salad. This year I wanted to serve a potato salad that was something a little different. I [...]

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Mashed Potato Casserole

March 21, 2011

I love potatoes. I might have mentioned that once or twice before, but I really do love them. They are so versatile. You can eat them roasted, mashed, as a salad, as a main dish, twice baked, and even a soup. You can use them in so many different ways. Today, I want to talk about [...]