Side Dishes

Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes

  I am always looking for a new twist for potato recipes. I saw this presentation somewhere and thought it would be a nice addition to my potato rotation. Just as simple as roasted potatoes or a baked potato but with a really pretty presentation. […]

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Want to eat healthier but not a big green veggie fan? Or maybe you love spinach salad but just want a few new ideas to use spinach. McNack’s to the rescue! Here are some great ideas for using fresh spinach in a lot of ordinary, […]

Delicious and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Delicious and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese! So much to say about this amazing comfort food.  I could eat this everyday. There are so many ways to prepare macaroni and cheese and I’m not referring to opening a packet of noodles, sticking it in the microwave and adding another packet […]

Red Potato and Bacon Hash

Red Potato and Bacon Hash

Bacon! Bacon! Bacon! Add some potatoes and cook it all nice and slow and wow do you have an AWESOME side dish! Next time you are cooking a main course that also requires a bit of hands on love, try this red potato and bacon […]

What to make with leftover mashed potatoes – Potato Fritters

What to make with leftover mashed potatoes – Potato Fritters

Mashed potatoes are divine and although there are rarely any leftover mashed potatoes in my house, I occasionally make more than we can eat. One day when thinking about something different to do with the leftover mashed potatoes, I tried this. How to make potato fritters with […]

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

There is not anything a whole lot better than fried green tomatoes ….if they are done right! But, that’s the problem. Not all fried green tomatoes are created equal. Some people like to over batter them. Sometimes they are soggy. Sometimes they are not cooked […]

How to prepare perfect strawberries

How to prepare perfect strawberries

This is something I probably take for granted – one of those little tricks of the trade that make the perfect sliced strawberries. The experts say to not wash or cut your strawberries until you are ready to eat them. However, in my house, if […]