This colorful skillet is full of vitamins and anti-oxidants. Did I mention the flavors are great? With 3 colors of peppers and wonderful onions you can't miss. This is a fine side dish with many meats, and would be wonderful in fajitas. Add some chicken or pork for a main dish. If you have leftover cooked chicken or pork in the freezer it … [Read more...]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts to Change Your Mind about Brussels Sprouts
Roasting turns the brussels spourts slightly sweet and the olive oil & salt add a buttery flavor. These are wonderful for a holiday, for entertaining, or for when you want a yummy treat that is super healthy for you. They are on the Super Foods list after all.I've seen similar recipes that say you can mix in a teaspoon or two of maple syrup to … [Read more...]
Snow Peas and Carrot Strip Saute
I think this is such a pretty dish. The bright green with the bright orange really perks up a winter meal. It's beautiful for entertaining too.They cut the carrots into long skinny pieces, but I think it'd be attractive to cut them a bit shorter, more like carrot stick length. They'd be easier to eat that way too. I like them skinny for … [Read more...]
Scalloped Potatoes
I love scalloped potatoes. They are the ultimate comfort food to me: tender potato slices in a rich creamy sauce. And they are wonderful with Christmas ham and so many other meats or fish. I love them for many holiday meals, but they are great for every day too.They can be made the day before & reheated easily if you like.Click title for link … [Read more...]
Potatoes au Gratin: Classy and Frugal Side Dish
These are easy to make the day before & then just reheat them. Don't freeze them, because potatoes get weird if they've been frozen. Rubbery. Not good.It's just easier to make these the day before your big meal than to make potatoes at the same time you are working on the rest of the meal. Click title for link at FrugalUpstate. These are very … [Read more...]
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Carrots and Pearl Onions
I am a big fan of brussels sprouts, but this recipe is supposed to be like a lot by people who don't usually like brussels sprouts. It is a colorful side dish that definitely looks festive!Click title for link to recipe at the DailyGreen for this beautiful recipe. … [Read more...]
Super Super Foods: Beets!
Beets are such a bargain. You get tons of nutritional benefits with high levels of anti-oxidants, plenty of fiber, and low calorie sweetness. They help prevent many kinds of cancer. And you can eat the green tops of them for more nutrition. Such a deal.You could get some pink urine after eating beets, but don't worry it doesn't damage you in … [Read more...]