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Simple Mushroom Risotto

October 24, 2016 By Heather Solos 3 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This simple risotto is company dinner winner. Serve with chicken or pork and a side salad.

Heather says:

This recipe for mushroom risotto is about as simple as risotto can get. You see, while risotto is rice, it’s a needy rice. It’s rice that needs a little nurturing and love, but then when it’s ready to serve?… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Best Of, Cook It, Recipe Tagged With: Countdown to Turkey Day 2012, Gluten Free, Meatless, rice, side dish

Gluten Free Dressing for Thanksgiving

November 17, 2015 By Heather Solos 3 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

gluten-free dressing recipe

Heather says:

Dressing is and always has been my favorite part of Thanksgiving Dinner. I love it day of and straight out of the fridge over the next few days.

It turns out Ray has missed dressing the last few years.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It, Recipe Tagged With: Recipe, side dish, Thanksgiving

Cabbage Slaw with Lime, Honey, and Cilantro

June 4, 2015 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Easy Cabbage Slaw with Lime, Cilantro and Honey

Heather says

This ridiculously easy recipe is what I refer to as a ratio recipe. You can scale it up or down depending on how many or few you are serving.

Easy Cabbage Slaw with Lime, Cilantro and Honey

 

: Lime and Cilantro Cabbage Slaw

: Great topping for tacos

  • 1/2 head of green cabbage, sliced thinly or shredded
  • 2 TBSP lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 TBSP fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Whisk together the lime juice, honey, and cilantro.
… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It, Recipe Tagged With: Cabbage, CSA, noemail, Recipe, side dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Stupidly Simple: Radish Slaw Recipe

May 21, 2015 By Heather Solos 2 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I was finally able to take advantage of our local CSA. If you’ve never participated in a CSA, it’s a program where you pay a farm a predetermined amount at the beginning of the growing season.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It, Best Of, Vegetarian Tagged With: Condiment, CSA, Recipe, Seasonal Recipe, side dish, Stupidly Simple, Tex Mex, vegetable

Tri-Color Roasted Potatoes with Parmesan and Awesome

October 16, 2012 By Heather Solos 10 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

avatarHeather says:

Tri-color roasted potatoes. Pretty? Yes. Delicious? You bet.

Is the recipe simple?

Totally.

Company worthy?

Yes.

This year I’m doing an American-Italian twist on recipes in the Countdown to Turkey Day Example menu. While I still plan on getting traditional mashed potatoes added to the recipe index, I thought this simple, but beautiful recipe for tri-color potatoes would be a great addition.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It, Recipe Tagged With: Gluten Free, Potatoes, side dish

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Cornbread Dressing

November 8, 2011 By Heather Solos 3 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Shrimp Andouille Sausage Cornbread Dressing

Heather says:

If you have ever even given cornbread dressing a favorable nod, add this shrimp and andouille sausage recipe to your repertoire right this very moment. Heck, don’t even wait until Thanksgiving or Christmas to give this side dish a try.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Best Of, Cook It, Recipe Tagged With: Gluten Free, side dish, Thanksgiving

Last-Minute Bean and Corn Salad Recipe

July 22, 2011 By Bobbie 5 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bobbie says:

Have you ever been almost, but not quite, ready to serve dinner when a giant light bulb goes on over your head (so brightly that everyone in the room gets an instant tan) because you suddenly realized that all you actually have prepared for dinner is grilled chicken and potatoes?… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Beans / Legumes, Cook It, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: Beans and Legumes, Recipe, Salad, side dish, Vegan, Vegetables

Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

January 30, 2011 By Bran 12 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bran says:

I thought I hated brussels sprouts.
I think a lot of us have felt that way.

After all, to many people, the boiled things that get served up to us as children, sodden and vaguely buttered, are not exactly the most appetizing of vegetables.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Cook It, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: Gluten Free, Meatless, side dish, Side Items, Vegan, Vegetables, winter vegetable

Broccoli with Bell Pepper, a Side Dish for Fresh or Frozen Broccoli

December 27, 2010 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Broccoli with Bell Pepper

Heather says:

As we head into winter, using seasonal vegetables can become much more difficult. Frozen broccoli and other vegetables are a great way to keep variety in your menu. However, there are only so many times you can serve plain, steamed broccoli before the troops rebel.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Cook It, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: Broccoli, Gluten Free, side dish, Side Items, Vegetables

Peas and Almonds

September 22, 2008 By Heather Solos 6 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:

I used to hate peas. Deep down in my heart I knew the cafeteria ladies despised me each time they plopped a spoonful of wrinkly, mushy peas onto my tray. Thankfully, I have learned that most often it isn’t the original food item I have hated, but simply the manner in which it was prepared.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Cook It, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: Fall, Gluten Free, peas, side dish, Side Items, vegetable, Vegetables

Carrot Raisin Salad

April 29, 2008 By Heather Solos As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:

This classic pairs well with sandwiches and meals that call Spring and Summer to mind.  In its most basic form, the recipe here, it’s low cost and low effort.  There are many variations on this recipe, feel free to share yours in the comments.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Cook It, Recipe, Vegetarian Tagged With: carrot raisin salad, cheap, Cooking Basics, Frugal, frugal cooking, Fruits, low cost, Salad, side dish, Side Items, Vegetables

Rice and Peas

April 25, 2008 By Heather Solos As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:

My family enjoys this simple dish, it goes well with most standard chicken recipes.  Oddly enough, my kids who are not overly fond of peas do not mind their presence.

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rice and peas

Ingredients

  • 1 TBSP butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or broth)
  • 1 cup frozen peas

In a skillet with a tight lid heat the butter over medium-low heat.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Cook It, Recipe Tagged With: Cooking Basics, Grains, peas, rice, rice and peas, side dish, Side Items

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