Category: Sides

Cheddar & Chive Biscuits

Biscuits!!!! Cheddar and Chive Biscuits which, for the record, are the best biscuits I’ve ever made. With all of the food crazes going on these days (cupcakes, macaroons, food trucks that sell everything), why has

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Tropical Quinoa Salad

Tropical Quinoa Salad. The most difficult thing about cooking Quinoa is knowing how to pronounce it. Forget the Q, the U, and the O. It’s pronounced Keen-wah. Don’t ask. I have no idea why. I

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Figs with Prosciutto and Blue Cheese

Remember our friends the figs? The Secret Ingredient for our fabulous Fig & Rosemary Pork Tenderloin? Well, these fantastic funky fruits are only available in their fresh form for a very limited time. So while

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Mom’s Potato Salad

I love potato salad. To be more specific, I love my mom’s potato salad. Both of my parents are terrific cooks but the meal requested most by my sister and me is a comfort food

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Carrot Ginger Salad

It’s summer! It’s hot! We’re all trying to lighten up, eat more veggies, make a few more salads, enjoy the produce available in abundance right now. Although I’m still highly addicted to this awesome Broccoli

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Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli Slaw, where have you been all my life? Those of you who know me well, know about my chocolate addiction. Dark Chocolate. Everyday. It’s medicinal. But last week, Broccoli Slaw unexpectedly came into my

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Ribeye Steaks with Cabernet Mushrooms

Ribeye Steaks with Cabernet Mushrooms. I’m a Kansas City girl and much as I love steak, for me this dish is all about the mushrooms. Just look how dark red they’ve become. They almost look

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Provencal Potato Salad

I love a good potato salad. Oooh la la. Provencal Potato Salad.  This one is a little different. Perfect for summer gatherings because it doesn’t use mayo. No need to worry about keeping it cold since

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Who needs a snack? How about something that is not only tasty, but also healthy and good for you? This hummus takes just minutes to put together and is a great alternative to chip and

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German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad. Warm, tangy, delicious. Just like Mom used to make. A nice departure from regular potato salads or potato side dishes, German Potato Salad has a vinegar dressing rather than the traditional mayo.

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Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

Greek Orzo with Roasted Vegetables. A healthy, easy and delicious side dish or even a vegetarian dinner. Tastes great hot or cold so you can pack it up and take it along next time you

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Good Gravy!

So, a few days ago, we had pictures of this lovely turkey straight out of the oven. But what you couldn’t see were all the  juices and broth lurking in the bottom of the pan.

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Bread & Sage Dressing

Thanksgiving Dinner. 3 days away. You can totally do this. So far we’ve covered the basics…the Idiot-Proof Turkey, the Drunken Cranberries and the oh so lovely Sweet Potato Casserole. We even have options for vegetables

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Drunken Cranberries

Ooooh, these cranberries are lovely. Lovely and boozey! Not your old cranberries out of a can. Nope, these are Drunken Cranberries. The recipe comes from my friend Mary Immerfall in Duluth. They couldn’t be easier.

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Sweet Potato Casserole

The Best Sweet Potatoes Ever! Please allow me the following confession… I am a Sweet Potato Purist. My favorite way (prior to learning THIS recipe) to enjoy sweet potatoes is very simply – baked in

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