I saw this pasta salad in the September 2010 issue of Food Network Magazine, and I knew I had to try it. I’ve now made this quite a few times, and I’ve adapted the recipe to our liking. It is delicious, and I love the addition of the lemon zest. It’s a great summer pasta [...]
Archive for the 'Sides' Category
The Bidens’ Pasta Caprese
Published by September 17th, 2010 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Italian, Pasta, Picnic/Potluck, Quick and Easy, Salad, Sides and Vegetarian. 0 CommentsGarlic Curry Aioli
Published by January 5th, 2010 in 5 Stars, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Sauce and Sides. ClosedI found a bag of frozen sweet potato fries at the grocery store. They looked interesting, so I thought I’d give them a try, and see if they’d pass the test. I gave -s the job of finding a dip or something for the fries, because ketchup seemed well, wrong. He found this dip at [...]
Latkes/Potato Pancakes
Published by December 14th, 2009 in 5 Stars, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Sides and Vegetarian. ClosedLast year I made delicious latkes. This year I wanted to try a new recipe, and since -s remembers his mom making potato pancakes when he was little, we asked her for her recipe. By the looks of the recipe it looks like it came with her 1970 Osterizer blender! Delicious! So what’s the difference [...]
Cranberry Jello Salad
Published by November 27th, 2009 in 5 Stars, Dessert, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Kid Approved, Quick and Easy, Salad, Sides, Thanksgiving and Vegetarian. ClosedJello salads and molded jello salads were all the rage in the 70′s and they still are for my family in the Pacific Northwest. Most jello salads I don’t particularly care for, but I eat enough to be polite. There is one exception. My Great Aunt Arlene makes this wonderful raw cranberry jello salad every [...]
Easy Homemade Mac-N-Cheese
Published by November 7th, 2009 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Pasta, Sides, Southern Living and Vegetarian. ClosedI’m not ashamed to admit that I like boxed mac-n-cheese, especially with some chipotle Tabasco sauce. I’ve made homemade mac-n-cheese before, and most of the time the result is disappointing. The most important thing I’ve learned is the type of cheese you use is extremely important. Regular mild cheddar doesn’t melt well and doesn’t have [...]
Arepas
Published by September 1st, 2009 in 5 Stars, Entertaining, Latin, Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Sides and Vegetarian. ClosedArepas are a delicious Colombian treat. Don’t know what an arepa is, then think gordita/chalupa with a Colombian flare. Delicious with just about anything, and especially delicious topped with guacamole or an avocado salad. This recipe comes Fiesta! A Celebration of Latin Hospitatlity by Anya von Bremzen. The cookbook is out of print, and the [...]
Rachel’s Famous Pasta Salad
Published by September 1st, 2009 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Italian, Kid Approved, Pasta, Picnic/Potluck, Salad, Sides and Vegetarian. ClosedThis is a very easy and very tasty pasta salad…even -s and TT ate it up. I think next time I’ll do without the cheddar and jack cheese and instead try feta for an extra punch. Adapted from a recipe by Rachel Griffith. Ingredients: 2 bottles light Italian dressing 1 lb. pasta of your choice [...]
Mediterranean Cous Cous Salad
Published by June 21st, 2009 in 5 Stars, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Pasta, Picnic/Potluck, Quick and Easy, Salad, Sides and Vegetarian. ClosedWe had short ribs for dinner tonight, and I needed a quick side dish to go with it. This salad came out so delicious, and I will definitely make this one again! Ingredients: 1 c. whole wheat cous cous 1 1/2 c. water 2 TBSP olive oil salt 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 c. [...]
Pasta Salad
Published by June 20th, 2009 in 4 Stars, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Italian, Pasta, Picnic/Potluck, Quick and Easy, Salad, Sides and Vegetarian. ClosedMy mother-in-law started makes a delicious pasta salad during the summertime, and this is my version. It’s super tasty, and it works well as a main dish or a side dish. Ingredients: 1/8 to 1/4 c. olive oil 8 to 10 garlic cloves, minced 2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved salt 1 lb. pasta 1 lb. [...]
Quick Steak Taco Dinner
Published by June 10th, 2009 in 5 Stars, Beef, Easy Preparation, Entertaining, Family Recipe, Grill, Kid Approved, Latin, Mexican/Southwest/Tex-Mex, Salsa and Sides. ClosedHere’s a tasty menu for a quick weeknight dinner. Top tacos with Mango Salsa and serve with Los Tios Mexican Rice. Ingredients: 1 flank steak lime juice to marinate salt pepper garlic powder onion powder ground ginger Directions: Combine all ingredients in a dish or zip top bag and marinate for 30 minutes. Grill until [...]
