This creamy mushroom and spinach side dish is wonderful with grilled spinach or pork chops. Additionally, this sauce could easily be stirred into cooked pasta and served as a main dish. INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 lb. small button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds deep orange sweet potatoes (3 or 4 medium), peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 large shallot, thinly sliced, rings separated 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups (6 1/2 oz.) Gouda cheese, shredded 4 tablespoons flour, divided 3/4 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup...Read More

Here’s a side dish that will make everyone want to eat their vegetables. We also love the depth of flavor that Corralitos applewood smoked bacon adds to this casserole. INGREDIENTS: 6 slices bacon (we use Corralitos applewood smoked bacon) 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2...Read More

Forget any past bad experiences with collard greens — this version will change your mind! All too many times, collard greens are overcooked. Collard greens do require more cooking than other green leafy vegetables, but it’s important to not cook them to an unappetizing and tasteless mush! Garlic-infused olive oil, a pop of red vinegar,...Read More

Better known as Sofia’s Fabulous Potatoes amongst friends, these roasted lemony potatoes are commonly served in Greek villages. At a recent dinner party, guests watched as Sofia peeled the potatoes and assembled the dish as she visited with everyone. Few were paying close attention to the actual prep as she added a bit of this...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. fresh whole Brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed 2 quarts water 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper METHOD: In a large bowl, combine water, salt, sugar, and soy sauce. Add Brussels sprouts and marinate for 1 hour. Drain sprouts....Read More

This delicious Southern-style pudding is often served as a side dish for Sunday supper and is always served at Thanksgiving! INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 6 large eggs 2 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup butter, melted 6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 12 ears),...Read More

The end of summer means lots of corn and a bounty of cherry tomatoes. This easy but tasty salad is perfect as picnic fare or a side salad at your next barbecue. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper...Read More

“This is one of my family’s favorite brunch dishes.” ~ Catherine Barr INGREDIENTS: 4 cups broccoli, coarsely chopped 4 cups cauliflower, coarsely chopped 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup onions, chopped 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste. METHOD: Preheat oven to 325°F. Steam...Read More

Quick and easy, this recipe is quite flexible. Add whatever herbs you want, change the liquid around, or add chili flakes or not. You could even add a little grated Parmesan to the pan at the end if you wish. Make it your own! INGREDIENTS: 3/4 lb. broccolini (if it is very thin and not...Read More