Way back in 1971, when I was expecting my first child, I would walk to my sister-in-law Mary’s house to visit. She would twist my arm to join her in having a big bowl of french vanilla ice cream, smothered in her homemade old fashioned butterscotch sauce. Mary, having been raised on a farm, was […]
Side Dishes
Side dishes enhance the main course and really round out your meals. They might not be the star of the show, but these tasty dishes are just as memorable!
Black Bean Salad
Looking for a quick and easy side dish for your summer outing? This crisp, refreshing bean salad takes little time to prepare and is always a big hit with your guests.
Apple Raisin Stuffing
When I was a teenager, the girl next door invited me over for lunch which was leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. Well, this was the “stuffing” recipe that they made and I really enjoyed it. It was probably one of the first recipes I ever saved. Although my family favors a different dressing for our turkey, […]
Ambrosia Salad
This quick and easy fruit salad is the perfect side dish to bring to any gathering. It’s light and refreshing and oh so good and takes only minutes to prepare.
Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower & Potatoes)
For many years I worked with a lovely lady from India. Avani would bring a large bowl of this dish to work and we would snack on it for hours. She would make one “mild” bowl for folks like me, that don’t eat lots of hot peppers and one for the troopers , chuck full […]
Seven Layer Salad
I’ve been serving this crisp,refreshingly tasty salad for years on holidays such as Easter and Christmas. Best of all, it’s prepared the night before. There are never any leftovers. If you have a trifle bowl or flat bottomed clear glass bowl, I would recommend using that, as the layers are so pretty and festive looking.
Baked Beans
My sister Marge shared this recipe with me over 40 years ago and its still my favorite, hands down! It’s a wonderful side dish that goes well with fried chicken, burgers, brats, ribs and more. I haven’t met anyone who didn’t rave over these baked beans. There is never any leftovers and I always make […]
Dill Cucumber Salad
Looking for a great side dish to go with your burger or grilled fish? Try this quick & easy recipe…they’ll be coming back for seconds!