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Dishes on the Side

Homemade French Fries
This is a quick way I make french fries at home, without a deep fryer.  I had one once but it was pretty cumbersome to use, wash and just store. Tip:  This [...]
5 Minute Veggie – Sauteed Spinach
There is nothing quicker and healthier than wilting some fresh spinach as a side dish.  To make it tastier, just hit it with garlic and seasoning.  The [...]
Herb Butter
I am not at all trying to be all ‘fancy schmancy’ here, this butter will help save time and takes only a few moments to make, I promise! You [...]
Blumenkohl
Breaded Cauliflower This one is from our lovely Au Pair friend in Germany, Mellie!  She brought us some nice German recipes, the kids particularly enjoyed [...]
Smashed Butternut Squash
This recipe is one that has been a favorite for my boys at one time or another (comes in and out of fashion).  I think you will have success with this as [...]
All Beans are Not Created Equal
I was raised to believe that you had to eat green vegetables very frequently or you would evaporate or implode or be taken away by a spacecraft; well,  not [...]
Simple Sautéed Mushrooms
I am not a fan of mushrooms but my husband and sons are, so I created this for them.  I got the idea from a recipe my mom taught me that includes chicken, [...]
Grilled Eggplant
The perfect quick summer veggie.  Eggplant can be meaty and substantial served simply with some fresh herbs, olive oil and lemon.  Some people will salt [...]
Ten Minute Side
A quick potato I developed was based on an idea Nigella Lawson presented on one of her shows.  She took Gnocchi (generally a potato filled pasta served [...]
Give Peas a Chance!
Microwaved frozen vegetables may be the fastest veggie to make on a busy weekday night, but they are usually not the tastiest or healthiest, with one [...]