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…
Category: sides
Easy Creamy Coleslaw
I have got a delicious easy recipe today. I know that Coleslaw is mainly a summertime side dish, but since I am making Ribs in the October heat, so I figured I would make some yummy Coleslaw. My favorite coleslaw can be found at The Original Pantry Café in downtown Los Angeles. Since 1924, this…
Classic Macaroni Salad
The 4th of July is always a big celebration for us. We plan our holiday around good food and good friends. This 4th of July will be having a big BBQ with all the fixings. Everybody pitches in by bringing a tray of something yummy, and there is always a lot of…
Simple Mushroom Pan Gravy
I’m getting hungrier these days:( I know, right! It’s like I am always thinking of food! I’m trying really hard to lose weight for a wedding that we are going to in September. This is going to be a very important event. The whole family and extended family as well,…
Oscar Party – Bacon Bruschetta Appetizer
With the Oscars coming tomorrow, I thought I’d whip up some appetizers to watch the red carpet arrivals. I watch the Oscars religiously every year. I love to see what the stars are wearing and critique there fashion choices. I love to cheer on my favorite movies and actors, and try and watch…
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…
Green Beans and Bacon
We have been wrapped up in watching the Olympics on TV lately. I really enjoy all the games, especially ice skating, and snowboarding. I try to watch all the events, but it’s close to impossible to catch every single game. They started out with a glitch! But it still was very beautiful. I…
Beer Battered Onion Rings
My kids love onion rings. So on our hot dog night, instead of sweet potato fries, I thought I’d try my hand at onion rings. I’ve never made them before and I know everyone would love them. I’m not much of an onion person. I like them in moderation. I can’t really eat…
New Year’s Stir-Fry Hoppin’ John
Every year on New Year’s Day, I make food that represents good luck throughout the year. I just feel good knowing that I started my year in a lucky way. There are many traditional foods that have been said to bring good luck if you eat them on New Year’s Day. In Asian…
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Well Thanksgiving is finally here and as you are reading this, I am still in full cooking mode. The family is coming over today and when I tell them that dinner will be ready at 4pm, they are at my door by 1pm ready to eat! This Baked Macaroni and Cheese dish was one of the…
