In the summer, I always look for flavorful no-cook options for meals or sides. Plus, we have veggies from the garden to use. So, I decided to combine our family recipe for Tomato Salad, with a couple of other favorite Italian ingredients. In addition to White Bean and Tomato Salad being amazingly delicious, it’s also easy…
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Lentils and Brown Rice
We’re trying to up our energy levels, and decided on a simple dish of Lentils and Brown Rice. Lentils are quite high in iron, and we seem to feel more energetic after eating them!! With surprisingly few ingredients, you’ll have a delicious side or main dish. I used French lentils (Le Puy lentils) that are…
Potatoes Gratin
For creamy, cheesy comfort food, it’s hard to beat Potatoes Gratin. Shorten your prep time by using a food processor for the onions and potatoes. Sure it’s a great side dish, but also a good addition for a special breakfast. PrintPotatoes Gratin Ingredients4 russet potatoes, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to…
Sautéed Mushrooms With Basil Pesto
This recipe helped me remember how scrumptious a few simple ingredients can be. Particularly if you love mushrooms, Sautéed Mushrooms With Basil Pesto are the best treat. Pair them with chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp. Make crostini topped with the pesto mushrooms and mozzarella or Jack cheese. They are pretty versatile. I don’t have any…
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…