Less Fuss, More Food
Sautéed Cabbage is a super easy go to side for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s a simple but delicious side to make when I’m out of ideas and energy. This is perfect for your Saint Patrick’s Day dinner. And, if I’m making colcannon, this is …
Carrot and Raisin Salad may be old fashioned, but it never goes out of style. A creamy, slightly sweet dressing over crisp carrots and apples with plump raisins, it’s a delicious side dish. This is a family favorite that both my grandma and my mom …
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 …
Beef Chow Mein is a delicious stir fried noodles recipe. It doesn’t completely replace that beloved Chinese food take out, but it’s the best I can make at home. Asian Food in general is not very easy to find where we live, so we have …
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 …
Root Vegetable Gratin is a hearty and surprisingly healthy side. I’ve been making it for years and it’s been a frequent recipe share request. You can substitute any number of root vegetables or firm fleshed squash. This root vegetable gratin feels indulgent but has very …
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 …
