Side dishes, July 4th Recetas

Tostones (aka Fried Plantains)

As a Puerto Rican, we make these plantains often. They are twice fried giving them extra crunchiness. Just add a pinch of salt and garlic salt and…

Yummy Baked Potato Salad

My fiance is not a big potato salad fan so I had to take a few of his favorite things and makes something he now asks for on a regular basics..

Corn 101 and a Recipe for Simple and Skinny Grilled Corn on the Cob...


These days you can’t go into a supermarket or visit your local farmers…

Balsamic Mayonnaise

This is mayonnaise set on it's ear. I came up with it one day while making my traditional homemade mayo. I searched my pantry, and to my dismay, I…

Grandma's Country Fired Onion Rings

This was my Grandmothers onion ring recipe...It has been on allrecipes for 5 years and has 96 reviews with a 4…

Scalloped Corn and Tomatoes

Westinghouse and Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. put out a cookbook to sell their new electric range and oven in the 1930s. This is one of the…

Fried Roma Tomatoes

Mix Bean Salad

This one will fit in your new food plate and your wallet perfectly. The healthiest salad of all..A great way to add fiber in your diet.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Delicious sweet flavor of the corn mixed with the charr from the grill makes this corn deelish!

Caesar Asparagus, Low in Calories, Big on Deliciousness

I’ve never been so excited about a vegetable dish before but this one is worth raving about. It’s just like the…

Skinny Classic Baked Beans

Your search might just be over…These classic baked beans are simply wonderful. You’ll love the ease of this recipe, too. Made with such a rich…

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Sage

If you've been searching for a new sweet potato recipe to serve, look no further! These twice baked sweet…

Sauteed Zucchini in Homemade Tomato Sauce

I love homemade tomato sauce, it's so much better than jarred sauce. As a summer side dish I add sauteed…

Roasted Beets

Think you don't like beets? Once you've roasted your own fresh beets, you'll never settle for the can again. You don't peel them until they are…