Panko, the upscale breadcrumbs, are light, fluffy, crispy, and so easy to make. Besides a coating when you’re frying, use them in stuffing mixes, meatloaf, croquettes, and anyway you would use regular breadcrumbs. Your recipes will go from okay to stellar. While I’m talking about processing bread, let me say a few words about processors. For…
Category: Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes and Celery Root
At first glance, it looks like just mashed potatoes. But one taste tells you that they are a fabulously light, and remarkably scrumptious version. They are a perfect summer side dish. If you’re not familiar with celery root, click here for a little more information and picture of this odd root vegetable. Not always easy…
Charro Beans
When I can’t find my favorite Charro or Borracho beans, it’s pretty easy to put them together. La Costena Charro Beans are awfully good, just heated. And I love HEB Borracho beans with Shiner Bock, but I usually add browned ground beef or deer, bacon, and spices. While we really like my homemade version with…
Ginger Garlic Broccoli
Continuing with new delicious sides, I decided on Ginger Garlic Broccoli. This is a quick and easy side dish, with the taste of Asia. PrintGinger Garlic Broccoli Ingredients1 TBSP grape seed oil 1 1/2 lbs frozen broccoli florets (or use fresh, if you prefer) 3-4 green onions, diced 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced Thumb-size…
Sour Cream Parsleyed Beet Salad
Our mealtime repertoire needs some new and interesting side dishes, like Beets with Horseradish Cream. It took me a while to start liking beets. And although they still are not my favorite veggie, I’m always concerned about diversity in the foods I eat. In addition, there are numerous health benefits to celebrate by including delicious…