Side dishes, Vegetarian, Cinco de Mayo Recetas

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

Mitch's Homemade Dill Pickles

These homemade dill pickles are so tasty and easy to make. They taste much better than store bought pickles except for Mrs. White's, my favourite.…

Arroz a la Mexicana - Mexican Rice

This is the real deal...not the sorry excuse for Mexican rice you often get on a combo plate these days. The…

It's In The Bag. Perfect Potatoes In 45 Minutes...No, Really!

As most food bloggers, I'm always searching for the glamour shot. Not for myself mind you, that coal barge…

Cowgirl's Cowboy Caviar

Packed with zing and superfood ingredients, this take on Cowboy Caviar is sure to please. Super fresh ingredients send this recipe from a trot to…

Exotic Spiced Pineapple Rice

A spiced, fruity, nutty basmati rice dish that looks, smells and tastes exotic.

Moussak’aa

Moussak’aa

Grilled Asparagus

Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry

Something Different

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Three Green Circus Stir-fry

This is quick. This is delicious. This is chock full of vitamins and minerals This can be a main dish or a super easy side!

Sassy Sugar Snap Peas n' Broccoli Saute

Fast, flavoricious, and figure friendly! Great side dish or satisying vegetarian meal!

Vegetarian Beet Burger

This vegetarian burger has the unusual addition of 1 tbsp of grated beets, just enough to give the burger a pleasant color. Once cooked, this…