This sautéed asparagus recipe with garlic is easy to make on the stovetop! A few years ago I was operating on autopilot and accidentally cooked asparagus following my mother-in-law’s green bean recipe. My family loved it (even the pickiest child), my daughter named it “Serendipitous Asparagus”, and it has since become a regular on myRead More
Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
Can’t decide whether to serve sweet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes? You don’t have to choose if you make this roasted Yukon gold potatoes and sweet potatoes recipe! Necessity is the mother of invention. When I was getting ready to make dinner last week, I looked in the potato bins and discovered I only hadRead More
Glazed Carrots Recipe with Parsley
This quick and easy glazed carrots recipe only takes 15 minutes to cook. This simple recipe for glazed carrots is based on one my cousin shared at a family dinner years ago. My kids enjoy the sweetness of the glazed carrots, it is easy to make, and its mild flavor goes well with just aboutRead More
Green Peas Recipe with Green Onions and Basil
This quick and easy recipe for green peas with green onions and basil is a family favorite! In our house, this recipe is called “Astronaut Peas”. When my husband was a little boy he saw footage of astronauts at a dinner where peas were served as a side dish. He asked his parents if youRead More
Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Make these Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts to accompany a simple weeknight meal or to impress your guests on the weekend. While they look beautiful they are deceptively easy to make, so be sure and put them on your menu rotation. Are you tired of the same old vegetables for dinner? If peas, green beans, and corn seem to beRead More
Vegetable Gratin Skillet
Make use of garden vegetables to create this colorful and healthy vegetable gratin skillet recipe. I cannot walk up and down the aisle of a farmer’s market without being taken in by the beautiful and fresh produce. I always bring home a basketful of tried and true’s and at least one new thing to try. OneRead More
Broccoli Slaw
This broccoli slaw recipe is a variation of my Nutty Broccoli Salad Recipe. The broccoli slaw is made using the broccoli stems where the Broccoli Salad is made using the broccoli florets.When my daughter was 2, my husband was preparing broccoli for her. He cut the florets off the top and put them on herRead More
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
This loaded baked potato salad recipe is a family favorite. It is made with red potatoes, cheddar cheese, and bacon. What could be better for your next potluck, barbecue, or party than a hearty and flavorful potato salad? Even better, how about a potato salad that is reminiscent of a steakhouse favorite? This potato saladRead More
Herb Roasted Red Potato Wedges
I have never been a huge fan of French fries, but I love roasted potato wedges. Unfortunately my youngest son is still in the “French Fries are a food group” phase of life, so he is always angling for fries. I find myself convincing him to try other potato dishes by calling them a version ofRead More
Five-Cheese Stove-Top Mac & Cheese {from Back Around the Table}
I had the pleasure of reviewing David Venable’s second cookbook, Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook. It includes more than 150 recipes that feature David’s inventive spin on traditional comfort food. As I read through Back Around the Table, I was impressed with how David was able to either simplifyRead More
Pesto Green Beans with Sliced Almonds
Do you ever feel bored or burnt out when trying to decide on a vegetable to prepare with your meals? Vegetables are a valuable part of our daily diet, so don’t avoid them or settle on the same ways to prepare them day in and day out. While green beans are technically a fruit, theyRead More
Orange Rice Recipe with Cranberries
This orange rice recipe is flavored with cranberries and orange zest. I like to serve a sit-down dinner for my family. Even on busy nights. While planning ahead and prepping meals in advance usually works there are times when plans fall apart. So I like to have a plan B. For those days when plansRead More
Parmesan Crusted Fried Green Beans
I occasionally take a healthy vegetable and turn it into a a completely fattening and delicious side. I cant help it, while I love my veggies fresh, steamed, boiled, or baked..sometimes they cry out to be deep fried. Like green beans, delicious with a little butter and bacon, sauteed in olive oil, or evenRead More
Fast and Easy Hasselback Potatoes and Potato Recipe Round Up
Today I am sharing my fast and easy Hasselback Potato recipe at $5 Dinners. I accidentally created a faster version of one of our favorite potatoes recipes and just had to pass it on. I am a meat and potatoes girl. I enjoy growing my own potatoes and grow 3 – 5 varieties every summer.Read More
Lemon Pepper Brussels Sprouts
Last month my friend Glenna shared her recipe for Brussels Sprouts with me. Her recipe was so good that I just had to pass it on. This is a quick and easy recipe for Brussels sprout that is delicious in its simplicity. Brussels Sprouts are in season and have been on sale recently. You can find themRead More
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Honey Glaze
We enjoy Hasselback Potatoes, so I decided to try making Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. Instead of going with savory herbs, I combined butter, honey, cinnamon, and ginger. And they were amazingly delicious! My kids have asked me to serve these for Thanksgiving this year. I love it when my kids ask me to cook vegetables. TheRead More
Hasselback Red Potatoes
Hasselback potatoes are amazingly delicious! Even better, they are lower in fat than baked potatoes or Twice Baked Potatoes. And they are so easy to make! This week when I made Hasselback Potatoes, I decided to use smaller red potatoes instead of russet potatoes. It was a little harder to get the spices between theRead More
Summer Squash with Chives
Summer Squash is one of my favorite vegetables, but my children are not as crazy about it. Which is why I am always looking for new ways to season and prepare yellow squash. I have found that if I constantly change how I serve it, they don’t have a chance to get tired of it.Read More
Dairy-Free “Creamed” Spinach
My dad insists the person who was the inspiration for Popeye was a distant cousin of ours. Yep, my mom’s side is related to a Mayflower passenger and Revolutionary leaders and my dad’s side is related to Popeye. I haven’t researched my dad’s claim, but my husband believes him and frequently complains about how “freakishlyRead More
Savory Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower and Celeriac
The idea of combining mashed potatoes with cauliflower has been around for a while, but I recently discovered a recipe on City Share which combined celeriac with potatoes to create Celeriac and Potato Mash. Celeriac is actually the root of a celery plant and has a mild celery flavor. I thought it would make aRead More