Side Dishes

Parsley Spaghetti

Parsley Spaghetti

Parsley Spaghetti is a dish I had quite a bit as a kid and only remembered it a few years ago. It’s a great side dish that goes with just about anything…beef, pork, or chicken! Difficulty Level: Easy Time Required: Prep Time – 5 min; Cook […]

How to Prepare Sugar Snap Peas or Snow Peas

How to Prepare Sugar Snap Peas or Snow Peas

When I first made snow peas for my step-daughters, they called them “crunchy peas.” Why, you ask? Perhaps when you buy snow or sugar snap peas at the grocery store, they are dull and limp?. Perhaps you don’t buy them because of that reason? Well, […]

Corn Souffle – Blue Ridge Grill

Corn Souffle – Blue Ridge Grill

I had never made a corn souffle before this one. To be honest, I had never made a soufflé before. All of the horror stories I had heard of having the soufflé “falling” scared me from even attempting one. A Corn Souffle recipe from a […]

Syrian Rice

Syrian Rice

Looking at me, you would not easily know that I am of Middle Eastern descent. My dad’s side of the family comes from Syria. I grew up eating amazing food cooked by my grandmother, Sitti, who was a genius in the kitchen. FYI…”Sitti” is the […]

Garlic Green Beans

Garlic Green Beans

Not only are these garlic green beans easy to make, but adults and kids both love them and they are perfect for a crowd! These are actually my daughter’s favorite vegetable, so I try to make them about once a week. I made them a […]

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

Even if you don’t like Brussels sprouts, you really need to give Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto a try. They really don’t taste like brussels sprouts at all. There’s something about shredding them that takes the “bite” out that people don’t like. I have made […]

Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette

Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette

I found this recipe 14 years ago in the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library Vegetables book. I modified their version to remove the parsley and hard-boiled egg mostly for my personal preference and I also increased the red wine vinegar to make it more tangy. I never […]