Starchy Sides

Indian Rice with spices and garden peas

Indian Rice with spices and garden peas

Rice is a great go to side dish for so many meals. I love it. But once again, my eyes were opened wider to a whole new realm of rice as a side dish after McNack’s spent time with Asha Gomez, chef/owner at Cardamom Hill restaurant in […]

Homemade Grilled Polenta

Homemade Grilled Polenta

Polenta is something I have only eating in a restaurant. When I found a recipe for grilled polenta, I thought, “Why not give it a try?” Yes, I came across it in my Williams-Sonama Grilling cookbook that I got as part of a “Kitchen Library” […]

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. […]

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 […]

Oven Crispy French Fries with Paprika-Parmesan Salt

Oven Crispy French Fries with Paprika-Parmesan Salt

French Fries are awesome. Most people love them. When I found Emeril Lagasse’s Oven Crispy French Fries with Paprika Parmesan Salt, I was so excited. I knew it would be something a little different than “Ore Ida” and a dish my family would enjoy. Here’s […]