Category Archives: Side Dishes

Mediterranean Blend Veggies with Fresh Lemon Dressing and Southwestern Blend Veggies ‘n Chicken

I made these delicious and healthy organic veggies the other day, using the Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Mediterranean Blend frozen vegetables. I added a Fresh Lemon Dressing on top, which was a nice lemony, tangy, finishing touch. I also made this yummy … Continue reading

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Matt’s Couscous and Lentil Salad

I have many friends who are great cooks, and Matt is one of them–in fact, I fully expect him to go to culinary school one day and become a professional chef! Everything he makes is really good. Like me, he … Continue reading

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Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes

My friend Jane Ann made this cheesy potato casserole the other day. Her department was having a special lunch at work, and this was a side dish she made for the meal. So I took some photos of it and … Continue reading

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Polly’s Corn Casserole-Pure Comfort Food

Thanks to my friend Lorinda, I had the pleasure of tasting this delicious corn casserole when I was having lunch with her and some other gals at her home one day. We were all commenting on how wonderful this corn … Continue reading

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

The first time I ever had sweet potato fries was at a restaurant about 8 years ago. They had such a delicious sweet coating…it was kind of like eating a dessert! So I thought I’d try making some baked sweet … Continue reading

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Italian Panzanella

If you’re in a “salad rut” and wanting to try something new, try this Italian Panzanella! When I saw this recipe and photo over at MarthaStewart.com, it looked and sounded so good and healthy! As I looked over the ingredients, … Continue reading

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Savory Strawberry Salsa

This is a nice twist on your typical salsa if you’re wanting to try something different. I slightly adapted this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. The strawberries and honey make it naturally sweet and the lime juice, chopped green chiles, … Continue reading

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Honey-Balsamic Peas and Carrots

I never used to be a big fan of peas and carrots. When I was growing up, our family would eat those frozen-packaged peas and carrots (the ones with the carrots cut into little block shapes). Putting a pat of … Continue reading

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Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives

I’m a big fan of deviled eggs, especially in the summer! There’s a recipe I posted earlier that I really like, Creamy Deviled Eggs, but I thought I’d experiment and try something new…and I really like these deviled eggs, too. … Continue reading

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Parmesan-Cheddar Squash Casserole

I found a delicious yellow squash recipe about three years ago in an old Southern Living magazine, and made a few small changes to it–it has become one of my favorite side dishes! I usually make it in the summer months, … Continue reading

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