This recipe is for a side dish, but you could definitely make it an entrée by adding cooked shrimp or sliced chicken breast. The cranberries and pepitas (pumpkin seeds) will add wonderful autumn flavors to your simple celebration!
Category: Rice/Pasta
Make Ahead Side Dish – Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Mozzarella, and Raisins
Whether you need to bring a side dish to a pot luck, are having a crowd over for dinner, or want to serve a light meal to your family, try this orzo recipe – you won’t disappoint! This dish can be put together the day before needed. Just bring it to room temperature and […]
Garlic and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes – A Simply Wonderful Side!
These smashed potatoes are easy and so good you need to be sure to have at least 4 per person. The recipe below serves 2 people – maybe!! We found this “Hot Steve” salt at William-Sonoma in the Ponce de Leon Market on the belt line in Atlanta. It has a spicy chili flavor and […]
Easy, Foolproof Polenta
One of the hassles of preparing polenta is having to constantly stand over the stove and stir the pot until you get the desired consistency. This recipe, thanks to our friend Mary Jo, is baked in the oven and comes out perfect every time!
Pearl Couscous with Grilled Vegetables – A Perfect Make-Ahead Side!
Couscous is a funny starch, it doesn’t have a lot of flavor on its own, but it works well as a base for vegetable or meat dishes. It also mixes beautifully into salads and can be flavored with herbs like oregano, basil or mint, or even studded with fruit like raisins or apricots. It’s a very […]
Mediterranean Rice Salad
This dish is perfect for picnics – it can be made the day ahead and it is best served room temperature.
A Quick Side – Rice with Seasoned Black Beans
Need a quick side dish and have no time to run to the store? Keep a can of seasoned black beans (we like Bush’s) and rice in the pantry, and a tasty side dish is on the table in 20 minutes. Left over chicken, shrimp, or pork? Add it to the dish and it becomes […]
A Spectacular Summer Lunch – Deli Pasta Salad
Having some friends or family over for an afternoon of swimming? Make this deli pasta salad in the morning and lunch will be on the table in no time. Also, there is no mayonnaise in this recipe which makes it is a great dish to take to the beach or on a picnic!
Spicy Asian Peanut Sesame Noodles
This is truly scrumptious! One of best parts about this recipe is that it is served at room temperature. We like it as a side dish, but you can make it a main meal by adding cooked chicken, shrimp or beef. Is it very spicy? It has about a medium heat. To make it more […]
“No-Cook” Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pasta and Much More
We love tomatoes – their bright color, their savory flavor, and their versatility. Here is a recipe for a no-cook sauce that can be used to top pasta, bruschetta, cooked fish, chicken, the sky’s the limit. One more thing, the aroma of this recipe is absolutely mouth-watering!
Garden Fresh Vegetable Risotto
This recipe is a great way to make sure the family gets their vegetables in a delicious way! All of the colorful vegetables make a nice presentation for your dinner table. This risotto makes a wonderful meal when served along with a salad, but if you have men in your life that ask “where’s the […]
Easy Fettuccine Salad with Arugula and Prosciutto
This recipe is more than easy to follow and is a one-dish, healthy and colorful meal.
Rice Pilaf – The Perfect Starch
This yummy side dish is a fantastic addition to any meal over and over again. The chives, cheese, and pine nuts are optional, but “step up” this rice dish into something special for your simple celebration.