Category Archives: Side Dishes

Carrot Casserole

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients: 2 cups carrots 1 cup sugar 1/4 tablespoon flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 stick butter, softened 2 eggs cinnamon Directions: Clean carrots and slice–no need to peel. Cook and mash carrots (easy to do in food processor but … Continue reading →

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Grilled Pesto Veggie Pizza Portabello Mushroom Caps

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sandy

Spread pesto sauce onto marinated portabello mushroom caps cover pesto with thinly sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Add tiny dollops of ricotta cheese over veggies. Sprinkle with goat or mozzarella cheese or both if you like. … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Black Walnut Oil

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Sandy

Ingredients 6 baking potatoes, peeled, cut crosswise 7 tbs Black Walnut Oil Choose a fresh herb and highlight it in your potatoes: (basil, chives, thyme, garlic confit – all are wonderful) Directions Place potatoes in large pot. Cover with cold … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Sandy

We don’t have to talk about comfort do we?  You know this is the main reason you eat mac and cheese.  When you need a little warmness in your tummy.  This is adult comfort food with the Blue Cheese.  If … Continue reading →

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German Hot Potato Salad

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Sandy

My mother-in-law’s favorite “Company’s coming dinner” was German Hot Potato Salad and Roast Beef served with a green side salad.  Jacque loved bacon probably since it was rationed or hard to come by during World War II.  When she died at … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Cranberries

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Sandy

Cook this stuffing in a casserole dish covered for the first 30 minutes and uncovered for the last 15 so it browns a bit on the outside. 1 box of cornbread stuffing 1 box of bread stuffing mix 2 cups … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Butternut Squash or Beets

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Sandy

My daughter needed a pot luck item for a Thankgiving dinner tonight with about 19 friends.  She loves sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed them, roasted in a 400 degree oven on a cookie sheet.  I find that about 3 sweet … Continue reading →

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Rice – Perfect every time.

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Sandy

I used to make soggy rice or  sometimes it would be al dente – you know, tough in the center. Today, I am proud of my rice and do not hesitate to whip up a batch for an office luncheon.  Use … Continue reading →

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Spinach with Cream Sauce

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Sandy

Tastes so rich. Servings: 2-4 people Ingredients 6-8 cups fresh washed spinach 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1/4 – 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation Fry spinach in olive oil. When it has reduced in size by … Continue reading →

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Pearl Onions & Portabello Mushrooms

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Sandy

First time I had this was New Year’s Eve dinner and dance at the Casino while in Avalon, Catalina 2008. Servings: 4-8 people Ingredients Olive Oil Salt & Pepper Pearl Onions – blanch and peel Portabello Mushrooms, ribs and stems … Continue reading →

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