Side dishes, American Recetas

Warm white bean saute

This is a tasty and healthy side dish. We served it with simple Flank Steak, but it would go well with chicken, fish, or other vegetables too.

Anyone Can Pickle! Cherries, Sweet, Spicy and Fast!

I've always been interested in pickles, preserving and canning. I guess it's my inner squirrel speaking. The…

Chili Roasted Potatoes

These are super simple and really tasty. If you like roasted potatoes, but are looking for something a little different, give these a try. I…

Tacos and Spanish Rice

Cold Asparagus Orzo Salad

Frijoles Borrachos

...or Drunken Beans. Why just simmer plain ol' pinto beans when you can add a few ingredients and have MUY Delish Drunken Beans?? I prefer a dark…

Dijon Smoked Garlic Bechamel Sauce

This is an adaptation of a standard bechamel sauce I used to serve with steamed cauliflower and baby carrots a…

Italian Cauliflower Bake

A cheesy cauliflower dish with lots of flavor....

Hot Pepper Jelly

Fermented Red Beet Slices

The recipe is simple enough, but I wanted the fermentation process to be just as simple. Normally fermented pickles are done in a crock or glass…

Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage

This is a great recipe for potlucks or holidays. I have substituted andouille sausage for gizzards.

Spinach Balls

Found this on the web at mydailymoment.com and decided to give it a try since I love spinach. It was easy to prepare but I don't think I got the…

Potato Pancakes

These savory potato pancakes are one of three favorite recipes I have. The nutmeg addes an interesting twist.

Buttered Kale

Kale has many nutritional benefits such as vitamins A, C and K plus the minerals of potassium, iron and calcium. It can be steamed, added to salads…

Glazed Parsnip

These are sweet and so yummy, my husband loves carrots done this way as well. It is such an easy dish and absolutely perfect for an elegant dinner.…