Starchy Sides

Roasted parsnips

Roasted parsnips

  I made these roasted parsnips the other night. My 10 year old daughter came to the dinner table and said, “mmmm, homemade fries!”. Like any good Mom, I just said, “mmm hmmm” and let it go. After she had eaten nearly all of them, […]

White Bean Ragout with Chorizo

White Bean Ragout with Chorizo

I originally came up with this one night to provide a nice base to a wonderful piece of black grouper I made for my husband and me. I love the acid of tomatoes with fish and after I made it, I thought it would go well […]

Roasted Red Potatoes with Dijon Mustard

Roasted Red Potatoes with Dijon Mustard

Roasted red potatoes are a staple at our house. I love them because (1) they are super easy to make (2) everyone likes them (3) while they cook, the rest of dinner can be made and (4) they go with just about anything! That is […]

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 […]

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 […]