Mashed potatoes…one of the most loved side dishes. Those creamy spuds that sit on the plate besides everything from steaks, chicken and sausages. I’ve tried using a potato masher, mixer, adding cream cheese, butter, cream, half and half but I never got the results I wanted for those light fluffy potatoes. Then one day I…
Category: side dishes
Sweet Apple Carrot Coleslaw
Ingredients 2 (12 oz) packages shredded coleslaw mix 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 large apples 2 large carrots 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sugar Salt & pepper to taste Directions Rinse coleslaw mix and drain thoroughly. Using paper towels, pat out any excess water before using. In a large bowl…
Super Stuffed Potato Skins
Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes 1 c. shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese 1 c. sour cream 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ¼ c. bacon bits 3 scallions, finely chopped ¼ c. sweet red pepper, finely chopped Paprika for garnish Directions: Scrub and pierce potatoes with a fork. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 400…
Spicy Hummus Dip
Ingredients 1 (16 oz) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed & drained 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. ground Cumin 1 tsp. Paprika 1/2 tsp. Curry powder 4 tbsp. chopped fresh Cilantro 1/3 c. sesame tahini 2 tbsp. Olive Oil For more spice, add 2 tsp. hot…
Jalapeno Cornbread
Ingredients 1 c. cornmeal 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 c. buttermilk 1/3 c. sour cream 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1 small can diced jalapenos 1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed 4 tbsp. minced scallion Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease an 8-inch cast iron…
Healthy Green Bean Salad Italian Style
Ingredients 2 (16 oz.) cans green beans, drained 1/2 C. cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 C. ripe olives, sliced 2 T bacon bits 1/4 C. fat-free Parmesan cheese 1/3 C. fat-free Italian dressing Directions In a medium bowl, combine green beans, tomatoes and olives. Stir in bacon bits and Parmesan cheese. Add Italian dressing and mix…
Fresh Ginger Peas
Add the flavor of fresh grated ginger to plain peas and make them special! These are especially good if you use fresh peas rather than canned. Ingredients: 1 cup of fresh peas 2 Tablespoons of chicken stock 1 clove of minced garlic ½ cup of freshly grated ginger ¼ cup of water 4 small carrots,…
Asparagus – Love It or Hate It – But How Do You Use It?
Do you like asparagus? Not everyone does. In fact, some people say they don’t like the vegetable but it may be more that they’ve never really tried it. Love it or hate it, unless you know how to cook it and how to use it, you may be missing out on a delectable treat. Asparagus…
Southern BBQ Baked Beans
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced ½ green pepper, diced 10 slices thick-cut bacon, halved 3 cans (28 oz each) pork and beans ¾ cup BBQ sauce ½ cup dark brown sugar ¼ cup distilled or cider vinegar 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Move the oven rack in the lowest position….
Quick & Easy Barbecue Beans
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 1 pkg pre-cooked bacon slices, crumbled 2 cans pork and beans (15 oz cans) 2 cans butter beans (15 oz cans) 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup barbecue sauce 2 tbsp.molasses 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. chili powder Directions: Rinse and…