Category Archives: Side Dishes

Caprese Salad with Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette or Summer on a Plate

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Shari

I have a new morning smoothy. It is called Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette. Not really. But I did have salad for breakfast this morning because I couldn’t wait until lunch to have more of this dressing. It is so … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Italian, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caprese Salad, Company Recipes, Italian Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes, Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette | 25 Comments

Perfect Memorial Weekend Dishes to Bring to a Bar-B-Q

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Shari

Are you invited to a bar-b-q or pot-luck for Memorial Day weekend? It seems like quite often when asked to attend one of these type of events, I am asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Since I love … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Bars, Cabin Recipes, Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Memorial Day Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Memorial Day Salads, Memorial Day Side Dishes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans | 14 Comments

Caramelized Acorn Squash With Rosemary

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Shari

Do you need an easy, colorful side for Thanksgiving that won’t stress you out, can be done ahead of time and tastes delicious? Have you ever wondered what to do with an acorn squash? If you answered yes to either of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Company, Fall Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Recipes | Tagged acorn squash, caramelized acorn squash with rosemary, Christmas Recipes, Christmas Side Dishes, Side Dishes, squash recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes, Thanksgiving Side Dishes | 38 Comments

Classic Greek Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Shari

There is an Italian restaurant that I go to once in a while that has the best Greek Salad. I think it is a great salad because they put a lot of feta cheese and Kalamata olives in it which … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Italian, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Classic Greek Salad, Classic Greek Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette, Greek Salad, Homemade Salad Dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette, Salad, Salad Dressing, Vinaigrette | 22 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Dinner Rolls With Honey Butter

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Shari

I cannot even tell you how happy I’ve been the last few weeks after making these rolls a couple of times. I have almost grabbed people in the streets and the grocery store to tell them I successfully made dinner … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads and Rolls, Christmas, Company, Fall Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Recipes | Tagged Bread, Dinner Rolls, Fall Recipes, Pumpkin Dinner Rolls, Pumpkin Recipes, Pumpkin Spice Dinner Rolls, Thanksgiving Recipes | 30 Comments

Apple, Bacon, and Candied Pecan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Shari

Oh my! This salad! I can’t stop thinking about it. It is one of the best salads I’ve ever had. I think I could drink the dressing, it is so good. There is just nothing like homemade vinaigrette. The dressing … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple Recipes, Company, Fall Recipes, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Apple Bacon and Candied Pecan Salad, Apple Recipes, Bacon, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Fall Recipes, Salad, Side Dishes | 16 Comments

Old Fashioned Baked Beans for the Holidays

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Shari

When I started to have Easter at my house every year, I wanted to serve baked beans with the traditional ham. I set out on a mission to find baked beans like I remembered from my childhood. Beans that are … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Easter, Father's Day Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July, Baked Beans, Beans, Easter Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Side Dishes | 20 Comments

Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Shari

I saw a funny post on Instagram the other day. It fits me exactly. I always knew the fish, Dory, in Finding Nemo was modeled after me (she has no short-term memory). I thought it was so cute, I just … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Couscous, Couscous Salad, Israeli Couscous, Memorial Day, Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad, Pistachios, Side Dishes, Summer Bar-b-q | 18 Comments

Wedge Salad with Bacon, Avocado, and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Shari

I don’t know why I love blue cheese dressing, but I do. It seems odd to like a cheese that is covered in mold. I remember growing up our family all loved Bob’s Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing. This recipe reminds … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Bacon, BLT Salad, Blue Cheese, Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, Bob's Big Boy Blue Cheese Salad Dressing, Salad Dressing, Salad with Bacon, Wedge Salad | 10 Comments

Old Fashioned, Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Shari

This is a recipe that I started making about 20 years ago. The kids were little and money was tight. I also was concerned about feeding them processed foods with preservatives and food dye in them. So I started making … Continue reading →