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Whether you're planning for a holiday meal, Spring get-together or just looking for fresh vegetables to feed a crowd, this double duty side dish will be something great to add to your menu. Thanks to the McCormick Spring Look Book, I found a lot of recipes that I can't wait to try and some that I already have and love. Separately, the Garlic & Herb Oven Roasted Potatoes and Ginger Glazed Carrots are perfect for a quick meal but together, they … [Read more...]
I am a big time cauliflower lover! I remember having it as a side dish quite often as a kid except it was kinda boring. My parents would just boil the whole head and brush a little butter on. It's great like that but it's even better with a little crunch and flavor added to it. Fortunately I have kids that love their vegetables and my Parmesan roasted cauliflower was no exception. I plan on adding this to our weekly meal plan once a week. The … [Read more...]
The weather has been warming up a bit and this has left me yearning for summer. While I don't particularly like the excessive heat, I do love the fact that we can bring out the grill and dip into the garden for fresh vegetables. Even though it's not quite time for the grill, I did decide to whip up some stove-top burgers and fries for a casual dinner this week. Kraft Foods recently sent me a package full of new products, one of those being the … [Read more...]
Right after Christmas the first thing I always do with the leftover ham is chop it into cubes, save the drippings and make a big batch of Ham n Beans. It's a pathetically simple recipe that comes with a lot of comfort and flavor. And next to the ham n beans, you'll always find a a side of cornbread and buttered cabbage. Growing up my dad just boiled the hell out of it and threw some pepper in but I like it smooth and silky, steamed and … [Read more...]
During the holidays, one thing I'm always looking forward to is the family feast. It's a time when I love cooking the most and sharing my favorite recipes with my family. This Christmas I'm putting a new spin on an old favorite. Baked macaroni and cheese has always been my signature dish for the holidays but this year I want to dress it up a bit and that's where my recipe for Holiday White Cheddar Mac n Cheese comes in. To make this dish … [Read more...]
In our house, you'll find it's a very rare occasion when there is leftover mashed potatoes. Aside from my potato loving self, my daughter Kaydence is a mashed potato fanatic. Her potato cravings have gotten so ridiculous that when we all sat down to watch a movie the other night, instead of reaching for the bowl of popcorn my husband popped, she ran in the kitchen to grab my bowl of leftover mashed potatoes from dinner and proceeded to finger dip … [Read more...]
When the dinner bell rings in our house, you never know what you'll find on the family table. I love mixing dinner up a variety of Americanized dishes, especially with Mexican food. The American style with lots of melted cheese, beef and Mexican spices and flavors comes together to create a meal everyone in our family loves. Our latest favorite combines my daughter's favorite vegetable, potatoes, and layer of gooey, melted VELVEETA® cheese … [Read more...]
First, I should apologize, these photos are terrible. Second, it doesn't matter because these ugly pictures shouldn't deter you from giving these mashed potatoes a try. They are insanely good. Last week my sister invited us out for dinner and a bonfire and I being the procrastinator I am, didn't plan a dish to take over until the day of the get-together. Being the potato loving girl I am, I decided to keep it simple with a mashed potato bake … [Read more...]
Anyone that has ever eaten a meal at our house knows we love our potatoes around here. In fact, we have potatoes in some form or another with every single meal. It has been this way since I started solid foods and became so normal in my life that I couldn't imagine a day with out them. The only downside to having such a love of potatoes is that eventually you run out of ways to cook them. We bake them, mash them, fry them and everything in … [Read more...]
Oh how I wish you could see my face right now. I'm quite literally beaming with joy and excitement. I managed to cook up my favorite potato salad, the kind that doesn't have any vinegar. Sorry vinegar fans, the stuff smells like sweaty gym socks. Just take a peek at this Roasted Potato BLT Ranch Salad and you'll see why I'm so happy. The bright flavors quite literally pop in your mouth (and on the screen too). The real excitement … [Read more...]
