Roasted Truffle & Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes

Yesterday I mentioned that chicken is America's go-to protein, and if chicken is our go-to protein, then potatoes are our go-to side dish. I love potatoes.  I really do.  I like them mashed, boiled, fried, baked, roasted, you name it, I love it.  But sometimes potatoes can get a little monoto…

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Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Thanksgiving has many controversial issues surrounding it.  From the accuracy of historical events to what was actually served on the first Thanksgiving table.  However, the most controversial issue to ever become intertwined with this culinary holiday is the Great "Dressing vs. Stuffing"…

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Country-Style Green Beans Recipe

Green beans are my FAVORITE vegetable!  I love them in a multitude of ways, but my favorite is the  Country-Style Green Beans  or "cooked to death with bacon" way! At Thanksgiving you can never make enough of these for my family. I know what you are thinking "Why in the world would I c…

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Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

I LOVE this time of year!  We are at that point in the summer when all of the gardens are really starting to produce, and our local farm stands are busting at the seams!  I, for one, am fully taking advantage of this seasonal bounty and today's recipe wholeheartedly reflects that.  Roasted Gre…

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes. You've heard of the movie, but have you eaten the delight?  No?  Oh are you in for a delicious summer treat!  Fried green tomatoes are the perfect summer supper.  They only use a few ingredients, they are inexpensive, and take no time at all to make!  You are going to love…

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Classic Coleslaw

The air is warm, the sun is shining, and BBQ season is definitely upon us!  Last week I shared my Apple Wood Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork , and NOTHING goes better with a nice BBQ pulled pork than a delicious Classic Coleslaw!  I have to be honest with you, my husband and I have never been real fans of…

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Roasted Carrots and Potatoes

Side Dishes... They can be so frustrating, can they not? You are either spending loads of time, and lots of money on ingredients for these fancy, little posh, sides (not that I am against that at all), or you are just popping open a can, dumping it into a pot, and there you go. But what if you cou…

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Classic Rice Pilaf

When it comes to meal planning, for me, one of the most difficult things to come up with are side dishes.  We tend to get into a little rut.   You know what I mean, mashed potatoes, canned corn, the usual.  This year, however, I have made it my culinary mission in life to broaden my side dish h…

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Southwest Green Beans

Green beans may very well be one of my absolute favorite vegetables!  And nothing, I mean NOTHING, beats string beans fresh from the garden. Now, it's not quite bean season yet, but I do have a really great recipe for you to "Spice Up" your green bean hum-drum!  Southwest Green Bea…

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Made From Scratch Potato Chips...

Last night was grocery night.  As soon as Studhubs gets off work, we load up in the truck and head to our favorite grocer. On nights like this we USED to just run through a drive-thru and grab something to eat, but this year we are trying to be more frugal, so I decided to do sloppy joes and chips…

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Oven Roasted Asparagus...

One of my very favorite vegetables on this planet has to be asparagus!  I think I could literally eat it by the pounds.  I realize that would not be good for me, but truth is truth and I am about nothing, if not keeping it real on here.  *lol*  Asparagus can be a little intimidating, but when done…

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