Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are my go-to potatoes for meat dishes such as my Chicken Marsala. Yukon Gold Potatoes The Yukon Gold is probably (and by probably, I mean definitely) my favorite potato. The Yukon Gold Potatoes have a beautiful, buttery, creamy texture. Adding butter and cream to this potato…
Side Dish
Cauliflower Casserole
Cauliflower Casserole Now, Keto Friendly or low-carb doesn’t have to mean boring, does it? This Cauliflower Casserole certainly isn’t. This dish is high in protein because of the eggs and cheese. This makes it a great choice for someone who doesn’t eat much meat. It is also a very satisfying and filling side dish, or…
Lime Jello Fluff Salad
Lime Jello Fluff Salad Are you looking for a good retro dessert? Maybe you need a side dish or dessert to take to a Christmas party? This Lime Jello Fluff Salad might be exactly what you are looking for. My mom used to make this beautiful pastel green jello salad on Christmas and other special…
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Sage Butter
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Sage Butter These are the kind of scalloped potatoes you will find in a nice steakhouse. Now you can make them any time you want. All you need is a few ingredients. These Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Sage Butter vanish whenever I make them. They are so good, you’ll wish you…
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach This Steakhouse Creamed Spinach one of the side dishes that I really enjoy next to a Christmas Prime Rib Roast, or a big juicy steak. This spinach is so rich, creamy, and delicious. You almost forget that it’s a vegetable and it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Keto Friendly Dish Since…
Thanksgiving Stuffing
Thanksgiving Stuffing How many of you look forward to the side dishes, more than the turkey on Thanksgiving? Me, me, me!!! So, that would definitely be me. No question. Ever since I can remember, I would look forward to the side dishes on Thanksgiving, but especially to eating a generous serving of Thanksgiving Stuffing. Boy,…
Candied Yams with Marshmallows
Candied Yams with Marshmallows These yams are so yummy that even the those who announce that they don’t like yams, actually like these. This classic Thanksgiving side dish is more of a dessert than an regular side. When shopping, look for yams that are medium thickness and as symmetrical as possible. I know it’s not…
Mushroom Gravy
Mushroom Gravy I get requests for this Mushroom Gravy every Thanksgiving. Every time I even think about downsizing the Thanksgiving menu, I get protests form family members to keep this mushroom gravy on the long list of menu items. This sauce goes so well on the Turkey and Thanksgiving Stuffing that the regular turkey gravy…
Steakhouse Creamed Corn Recipe
Steakhouse Creamed Corn Recipe Have you ever noticed that when you go to a nice steakhouse, one of the side dishes on the menu is very often creamed corn? Whether it is Maestro’s Steakhouse or Morton’s Steakhouse, this style of corn is a staple. The best part is that you can make this Steakhouse Creamed…
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes A deliciously prepared plate of hot cheesy mashed potatoes is one of the most comforting things you can eat. The combination of cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheese makes these spuds extra tasty. These mashed potatoes are buttery, creamy, fluffy, and oh so good. Lets Talk Potatoes What kind of potatoes do I…
Enchilada Rice
Enchilada Rice I love rice. I could eat rice any time of the day. Rice goes with just about any dish. This Enchilada Rice evolved one afternoon from the Spanish Rice recipe I have from my mother. Both recipes share that rice, butter, onions, bell pepper, tomatoes, and chicken stock. The Spanish Rice recipe is…
Mother’s Restaurant Jambalaya
Jambalaya Derived from the Spanish Paella, Jambalaya was become synonymous with New Orleans cuisine. Basically, a rice dish with meat and vegetables, the Jambalaya has many variations. The two major variations are Cajun and Creole. The main differences between the two are: Cajun = No Tomatoes, hence the name “Brown Jambalaya” Creole = Tomatoes, hence…