Sides

I do not do weekly prep.  I have a general idea of what we will eat each day.  That often changes after I hit the market and see what is fresh and exciting.  I, also, do not mind spending an hour at the end of the day making something good to enjoy for dinner.  It …

Thanksgiving would not be the same without serving a classic green bean casserole. I have always loved a good green bean casserole.  You know the kind I am talking about, soupy, rich, and creamy with those toasty little onions on top!  This recipe is a remake of the classic Thanksgiving green bean casserole.  I decided …

We have been loving corn this season.  In fact, we are going to be sad when corn season comes to an end.  Why does it taste so much better than the past few years?  I mean it has been really juicy, crisp and flavorful this year.  During one of our corn eating sessions, I remembered …

I remember my first experience with Mexican Grilled Street Corn, also known as Elote, very well. We were in Sayulita enjoying an abundance of amazing tacos and chilaquiles; then there was succulent, dripping down your face buttery Mexican Grilled Street Corn. This recipe is exactly the same;  messy to hold, and messier with each bite.  …

Let’s talk about corn, as we have at least three recipes lined up to share with you.  Corn has been strong this year;  super sweet, juicy and succulent.  Probably the best we had had in a very long time.  We love all types of corn too.  White corn, yellow corn and occasionally pink corn.  There …

I am knee deep in Thanksgiving menu planning, and I am having a hard time deciding on side dishes.  The problem is, I love all of the sides even more than the turkey or dessert.  I could pile my plate a mile high with sides and some gravy and be a very happy girl.  This …

I grew up in a small town with limited resources for going out, which meant a home cooked meal was always on the table.  There weren’t any options for take-out or delivery either.  I do have a memory of going to a cigarette smoke-filled restaurant with big red vinyl booths.  It was a restaurant in …