Less Fuss, More Food
Red Bean Salad is a perfect side kick for grilled or smoked meat, spicy chicken, or juicy burgers. Or great for a substantial snack on the appetizer buffet with some tortilla chips. With minimal prep and cooking, it goes together quickly and can be served …
Golden Crumb Broccoli Bake is another easy and delicious side from Mike’s family. My mother-in-law has passed along a number of casserole recipes to us over the years and this is another winner. It’s a fun change to our regular rotation of roasted or steamed …
Another great addition to our summer cool down salad spree, Corn Succotash Salad. It isn’t your typical succotash since we’re not huge fans of lima beans. But, this is a fresh, crunchy salad that can be adapted to anyone’s liking. The white beans provide nice …
Roasted Brussels Sprouts are easy, quick, and so delicious. Vegetables, in general, taste so much better when roasted than prepared any other way. Add a little bit of seasoning and after 15-20 minutes in the oven or on the grill you have magic. I especially …
Cognac Mushrooms and Pearl Onions is a newer addition to our collection of favorite dishes. We’ll surely be keeping this one around for many repeat visits to our menus. When deciding on sides for our Prime Rib Roast for Christmas this was a suggested side …
Butter poached beets in the sous vide are a lovely, savory and sweet side dish. But, beets usually elicit strong opinions. I think they are delicious in a variety of preparations, but this one is convenient and simple. I prep them ahead of time and …
Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts are always welcome on our table. I most often roast Brussels Sprouts in the oven but every so often it’s fun to switch it up a bit. I first had sautéed, shredded brussels sprouts at a friend’s home, I believe it …
