Sides

Potato salad is a side dish beloved by my family. Growing up, my mother and grandmother used to make potato salad for Memorial Day picnics, and everyone always ate it until it was gone. In fact, my mother used to prepare all of the ingredients . . . read more.

My sourdough ennui started a while ago, and it now seems more useful than ever! My first loaf of sourdough was the typical dense loaf that I happily ate because it seemed magical that I had baked it myself. Over time, and trial and error, . . . read more.

I love salsa! This week I wanted a fresh, easy-to-make snack that requires few ingredients and needs to use what is available to me. What did I have available to me? Pineapple. So, I decided on Pineapple Poblano Pepper Salsa—try saying that ten times fast! . . . read more.

Caramelized onions are something I like to prep because they add amazing flavor to any recipe. I like to make them while I’m preparing other meals. The benefits are many! Caramelized onions smell incredible—think cozy day with the family while the house fills with the . . . read more.

I love the Orange Honey Rosemary Butter so much, so I decided to make a lemon pepper compound butter! This lemon pepper butter is delicious on warm toast and would make a great addition to chicken, fish, noodles, and vegetables. Lemons add vibrant and unique . . . read more.

I love this maple honey granola because it is a great crunchy snack or an easy side for breakfast. It’s good on its own or mixed in with smoothies and yogurt. My husband likes to eat it for breakfast with milk. However, I shied away . . . read more.

Garlic bread is an excellent side, and it’s easy to make! We ate all of this garlic bread in one day because it’s so good. Perfectly crusty french bread baked with a roasted garlic compound butter is our idea of perfection. Pair this bread with . . . read more.

Roasted garlic is wonderful to have on hand for recipes because it adds a depth of flavor. I made the most delicious and buttery roasted garlic this week, and we’ve already enjoyed it on bread and pasta. You’ll love this roasted garlic recipe because it . . . read more.

I’ve been eating clementines and oranges, which are such a treat when it’s cold outside and I need the strong sweet fragrance of an orange or a clementine to boost my mood when I’m feeling a little run down. All of this is what ultimately . . . read more.

We have many opinions in our family about cranberry sauce. We have the familiar canned sauce versus homemade sauce debate every holiday. Some of us prefer the canned cranberry sauce and some of us (me) prefer homemade. As a result, I don’t want to labor . . . read more.