What do you make for your fabulous vegan friend for dinner? These easy peasy stuffed squashes. Ingredients 2 medium or 3 small acorn squashes, halved 4 tablespoons… Read more “Stuffed Acorn Squash”
Category: Side Dish
Tropical Ambrosia Salad
This is a simplified version of a Southern staple of picnics and church potlucks. Using frozen fruit instead of canned reduces the sweetness, and the yogurt adds a… Read more “Tropical Ambrosia Salad”
Hassle-Free Potatoes
While I’ve heard about these Swedish marvels, I’ve never made hasselback potatoes before. So I don’t know if these turned out “right,” but they were quite tasty.
Slow Cooked Baked Beans
These baked beans are amazing — amazingly easy and amazingly tasty. The secret is to use a crock pot and to add a dash of mustard. Ingredients:… Read more “Slow Cooked Baked Beans”
Easy Peasy Springtime Pasta
This is a super-quick supper that is fancy enough for a dinner party. Ingredients: 1 bag of frozen tortellini 1 lb of fresh asparagus 1 lb of… Read more “Easy Peasy Springtime Pasta”
Greek Pasta Salad
This pasta salad comes together easily and can be made in large quantities for potlucks and picnics. Ingredients: 2 16oz boxes of pasta shells 2 12 ounce… Read more “Greek Pasta Salad”
Essential Macaroni and Cheese
My homemade mac and cheese is hit and miss, mostly because I’m impatient with the roux and the blending of the cheese(s). Sometimes it’s awesome, sometimes it’s… Read more “Essential Macaroni and Cheese”
Greek Pasta Salad
I made this easy pasta salad for the annual church picnic today and it was a big hit. This version has salami in it, but you can… Read more “Greek Pasta Salad”
Homemade Organic Applesauce
I am terrible about buying fruits and vegetables and then not eating them before they spoil. Today, I realized I had apples and pears on their way… Read more “Homemade Organic Applesauce”
Tomato and Avocado Stacked Salad
This summer salad couldn’t be easier. Slice fresh organic tomatoes and avocados. Stack and dress with this greek yogurt dressing: 6 oz plain low fat greek yogurt… Read more “Tomato and Avocado Stacked Salad”