1 pound brussels sprouts, cut in half ¼ c olive oil 3 Tbls maple syrup 4 slices bacon, chopped ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place Brussels sprouts in a single layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup; toss to […]
Category: Side Dish
Zucchini Pie
Most of the members in my family are not huge zucchini fans. However, we had recently received several zucchini from a neighbor and I thought to myself that I had to figure out a way to get them to eat this! This is SO good! All but 1 child in our home liked it and […]
Cilantro-Lime Rice
2 c water 1 c uncooked rice 2 c frozen corn or cut from the cob 4 jalapeno chilie’s – ribs and seeds removed 1 lime juice 1 c cilantro leaves 3 Tbls olive oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt 2 c grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered Bring water to boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat […]
Zucchini Boats
4 medium zucchini Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium sweet onion (Vidalia), chopped 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs 1 to 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray. Trim the ends from the zucchini and […]
Parmesan Spinach Souffle
4 Tbls butter 6 Tbls flour 1 1/4 c buttermilk 2 tsp kosher salt 3/4 tsp black pepper 1 1/2 c Parmesan cheese 8-10 oz spinach, steamed for 2 minutes and coarsely chopped 6 large egg yolks 8 large egg whites Preheat oven to 375. Butter 8 ramekins/souffle dishes and place on baking sheet. Melt […]
Gingered Corn Rice Pilaf
I can’t quite remember where I found this recipe. But the unusual combinations of flavors and the zing of ginger give it such a great taste! 1 Tbls sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbls ginger, minced 2 c long-grain brown rice 1 1/2 c fresh orange juice 1 1/4 c water 1/2 tsp […]
Texas Potatoes
When Jay and I got married one of the nice thoughtful gifts we received was a recipe box filled with recipes from friends and family. This recipe was from a good family friend we’ve known since I was 4 years old – Debbie Bayless. 1 lb 14 oz. hash browns, thawed 1 can cream of […]
Shrimp Fried Rice Bowl
3 c water 1 1/2 c rice 4 tsp canola oil, divided 3 large eggs, beaten 36 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 small white onion, chopped 1 Tbls fresh ginger, peeled & minced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 ounces peas 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced 2 Tbls lower-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbls oyster sauce Boil water in […]
Orzotto with Asparagus
If you’ve made orzotto or risotto before you know you’re in for a treat. You also know that while it’s super easy to make you will be working over the stove for 35-40 minutes as you stir continuously. I found this recipe and was excited to try this one as my mom had just brought […]
Moroccan Carrots
4 carrots, sliced1/2 tsp coriander1/2 tsp cumin1/4 tsp cinnamon1 Tbls buttersaltwater Steam carrots in water for 2-4 minutes. Drain water. Add butter and seasonings and mix. Cook until desired tenderness.