While we love sweet potato pie , we don’t care for sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and sugar. So, I usually roast sweet potatoes, fry them, or just serve them baked as a side for a meal. However, this fall I’ve decided Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes are on the menu! I used Muraski Purple…
Category: Side Dishes
Summer Squash, Okra, and Bacon
We haven’t had our fill of summer veggies, yet. We bought some squash and some okra at the farmer’s market. When we got home, Don thought we should put them together with some of his homegrown red onions. So, we made Summer Squash, Okra, and Bacon. Because really, why not add some bacon?! Enjoy this…
Squash, Corn, Chile Sauté
For an easy and yummy summer side dish, Squash, Corn, Chile Sauté compliments any protein you choose. Because we’re traveling in northern rural areas, fresh chiles aren’t easy to find. So, I used canned chiles in this recipe, but fresh would be better. PrintSquash, Corn, Chile Sauté Ingredients1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 TBSP…
Cacio e Pepe
Cheese and pepper, Cacio e Pepe, take veggies, pasta, and even snacks to amazing taste levels. For a no-fuss pasta, Food&Wine Cacio e Pepe is delicious. For veggies, Cacio e Pepe Asparagus and Cacio e Pepe Broccoli can please even fussy eaters! Traditionally, pecorino Romano is the cheese of choice. However, if it’s too strong…
Cacio e Pepe Broccoli
In the past 6 months, I’ve become obsessed with anything “Cacio e Pepe” (Italian for cheese and pepper ). While it’s a super fast Italian pasta preparation, it’s also a delicious and quick way to prepare vegetables. This spring, I’m harvesting asparagus, leek scapes, and garlic scapes. Then, I toss them with melted butter, salt,…