Remember when I told you that we will be trying to fry our turkey this year, well, we did not have enough oil in the fryer as we thought, so out bird ended up steaming all the way through. It was not to pleasant looking. But we are not giving up! We are…
Category: Vegetables
28 Mashed Potato Recipes
Last week, I put together a list of 25 Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes, that I think, are absolutely wonderful! And this year, I am going to be deep frying a turkey, so that will be fun. The sides though, are always my favorite part of any meal. Mashed potatoes are undoubtedly the most important…
Spaghetti Squash and Zucchini Alfredo
I have been cooking with the flavors of fall, and all of the wonderful fall vegetables that are delicious this time of year. Way before I was married, my dad made my sisters and I a recipe that I will never forget. He made spaghetti squash with Alfredo sauce, and it was out…
Baconized Sautéed Mushrooms and Zucchini
I don’t know what happened. I can’t explain it. One day we literally had 90 degree weather on October 31st, and now it’s freezing! Last week we had the fans and air conditioning going, and today we had to have the heater on. Wild weather I’m telling you. The good news…
Roasted Green Bean Fries With Balsamic Ketchup
Hi there guys! I’ve been trying to eat lighter now, more organic, that way I won’t feel so bad when I indulge and eat till I can’t eat no more at Thanksgiving! No but really, I love eating veggies. I love side dishes more than the meat course. And I think that…
Steak & Potatoes Mixed Together #FrugalFriday
Well my Mother In Law is in town for a little vacation, and she is helping me out in the kitchen. Well actually you could say that I am helping her out. I was inspired by her kitchen to buy an antique stove, on which I will be posting about very soon. She…
Eggs in Bell Pepper Rings
Eggs in peppers has become my favorite breakfast dish to prepare. I have been having a health issue, and my Doctor said that I must lose weight for a surgery, and that I should be on a low carb diet. And while I still may prepare non low-carb meals for the kids, This…
40 Delicious Vegan Lenten Recipes
As you may already know, From one of my previous posts, that through my faith, I am an Orthodox Catholic. And observing lent during this time, can be both rewarding and challenging. Lent has been apart of my family culture for many generations, and in the past, finding…
How to: Chiffonade
“Chiffonade” means little ribbons in French. There are all kinds of greens that you can use with this technique: Basil, Mint, Lettuce, Cabbage, Kale, Spinach, and more! I Love this method of slicing, because it adds a flair to my skills, and I feel like a French chef! Salads, soups, sandwiches, appetizers,…
Classic Potato Salad
Classic Potato Salad Usually on New Year’s Day, I serve a dinner of roast beef, or prime rib. And with that comes all the fixings. And one holiday dinner staple that may seem a little weird to some…Classic Potato Salad! But not just any potato salad; I’m serving grandma’s Classic…
