The perfect back up recipes for the star of your meal. Delicious potatoes and other vegetables that kids and adults will both love to eat.
Side Dishes
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Continue ReadingA Light and Seasonal Delight This Spring Asparagus with Creamy Mustard Sauce is the perfect way to signal the end of winter and the delicious vernal meals to come. That’s just a fancy word for “spring,” by the way. It is the perfect side dish to any protein and goes great with a brunch of Eggs Benedict or Omelettes. This dish is a simple sautéed asparagus with butter, salt and pepper. The Creamy Mustard Sauce is made with Buttermilk Powder, Mustard and Mayo plus some seasoning and herbs. It might seem simple but it tastes so delicious and fresh. What…
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Continue ReadingRoyal Spuds I learned to make Duchess Potatoes years ago when I worked at a questionable banquet hall. The food was delicious, to be clear, it was the ownership of the hall was what was questionable. Let’s not get too deep into that, OK? After all, there are potatoes to be made! These potatoes are a cross between mashed potatoes and double baked potatoes but MUCH easier to make than double baked potatoes. They look pretty and they are super fun to eat. Duchess Potatoes are also a great way to make something typical look super special without having to…
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Make Your Potato Dreams Come True I pride myself on making the Best Mashed Potatoes ever. I make such good mashed potatoes that they don’t even need gravy because they are so flavorful. Although I still make gravy! The Best Mashed Potatoes are achieved by following a few simple tips and tricks. The full, printable recipe is linked at the bottom but first I will offer some advice so you, too, will make the Best Mashed Potatoes. Use Russets If you like light and fluffy mashed potatoes that are pillowy and soft, then russets are the way to go. This…
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Continue ReadingA Spin on At-Home Takeout I have a friend who loves my food and I recently offered to make her a special meal. I suggested this Simple Bacon and Onion Fried Rice because I have been wanting to make it again for some time, and because I knew she would love it. This dish is so simple to make but feels like a real treat when you eat it. I love the addition of the salt bacon and savory onions. This isn’t a very complicated recipe so I will share a printable and complete recipe below. But first, a quick…
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Get Out Of Your Tater Slump Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes are the perfect recipe to add excitement to your dinner routine. If you’re bored with your usual potato side dish, this is the recipe for you. These potatoes are technically called Fondant Potatoes but when I hear that name I think of a dessert. I decided to call my version Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes so that you know exactly what you’re making. These Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes take a little tiny bit of extra work but they are worth it. Some Tips and Tricks To Making these Pan Fried Fancy…
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Continue ReadingThe Best Side at the BBQ This Tangy Tomato BLT Pasta Salad has been a family favorite for decades. It is the PERFECT pasta salad for Summer. I like to mix all of mine together keep it in the fridge to snack on for several days. To me, it doesn’t get soggy but if you are worried it will you can keep all the components prepped and separate and combine each time you eat. Tomato Powder The most unique ingredient I use for this recipe is this tomato powder I get for $8 on amazon. This powder is JUST dehydrated…
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The Best Version of the Best Thing Years ago I worked in a restaurant and I was in charge of making the Mashed Potatoes. The Chef taught me his very specific way of making them. They came out so creamy even though we used a hand masher. I haven’t looked back since when making my potatoes. These few secret steps he told me about, and which I will now share with you, really make all the difference in the world. I always tell people who tell me they can’t cook to learn to master these potatoes and they will be…
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The Best Grilled Side Dish These Hasselback Potatoes with onions are the perfect side dish to any grilled protein. They also make a complete meal if you’re looking for a delicious vegetarian option. What makes these potatoes special is that they can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven. The simple flavors make an easy summer recipe that the whole family will love. The Super Secret Chef’s Trick The trick to these potatoes is making sure you make deep cuts without cutting all the way through the potato. The way to do…
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