Arrocito is a Peruvian Rice preparation and our go-to rice recipe any time we are serving a side of rice these days. This rice preparation is very versatile and pairs well with many of our favorite dishes, especially Aji de Gallina (Peruvian Yellow Pepper Chicken) or Honey Curry Chicken. Serving up some fajitas? Adding some...
Side Dish
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
Fear not, friends. No slimy brussels here. Crisp and caramelized on the outside, perfectly tender on the inside, coated with a salty sweet balsamic glaze, and topped with bacon? Meet your new favorite green vegetable. The main course will be jealous that the brussels sprouts have stolen the show. Simple ingredients, big flavors... These Roasted...
Don't Mess With The Sweet Potatoes {Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows}
Crushed pineapple and toasted marshmallows put the “sweet” in this family-favorite Sweet Potato Casserole. Some things are better left untouched. I’m all for innovation and trying new things and being open to different foods and traditions most of the time. The ultimate exception to that rule is Sweet Potato Casserole on Thanksgiving. It’s a crime...
Apple Cole Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
One of my favorite things to enjoy at a picnic is Cole Slaw. There's a restaurant near our cabin that we really like going to, and their cole slaw has a distinct apple-y flavor to it, so I thought this recipe would be the perfect thing to accompany our first feast of Barbecue Ribs for the...
Latkes
I can completely understand why latkes are sort of a staple for Hanukkah gatherings...they are delicious! However, I don't see why they shouldn't be eaten all year long. I certainly plan to make them often. In fact, today is our 8th wedding anniversary, and we had the leftover latkes for breakfast topped with a fried...
Old-Fashioned Dressing & A Recipe For The Leftovers
I must confess, I'm not usually a big fan of homemade dressing/stuffing. (Technically, this is a dressing, since it isn't being stuffed into the bird, but I will probably always call it stuffing out of habit.) It always seems to be too wet or too dry, or to full of rosemary, or something else that...
Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Bacon is something that my husband (and most of America) is thankful for everyday, even if it's not always on our Thanksgiving table. I've made this once before for our family Thanksgiving gathering, and it was a hit. This recipe is even better than the one I tried before, according to my husband. Since my...
Corn Fritters with Yogurt Dip
Subtle hints of red chile add a bit of heat to these fantastic corn fritters. In less than 15 minutes you could whip these together for a great appetizer, or in our case, a light dinner. Delicious. Also, have I mentioned that this cookbook is amazing? Buy it for yourself, or ask Santa for it...
Verdure al Forno (Baked Zucchini)
This dish, whose name translates to "vegetables in the oven" is made with zucchini in this case. I can't wait to try it with another vegetable- I'm sure that cauliflower or potatoes would be spectacular as well, or a combination of a few different vegetables would be fun to try too. Since it is assembled...
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Peas
There's something about risotto that is wonderfully heartwarming and has that creamy stick-to-your-ribs richness that is exactly what we need in Michigan during the cold months. It is deceiving how creamy it is without having any cream, just using the proper technique will make these relatively simple ingredients into something special. Wild Mushroom Risotto with...
Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Prosciutto
Asparagus hasn't always been something I would voluntarily add to my plate. I've always been more of a broccoli-lover. Evidently I do like asparagus after all. (I was officially won over by Asparagi Al Gorgonzola a few months ago.) For me, not overcooking it and then adding a little something interesting to it (such as...
Rice Salad with Summer Vegetables
I'm not sure how I've gone so long without ever trying a rice salad, but one bite and we were hooked. We both love rice and vegetables, so what's not to love about this cool summer version? I chose to omit the bell peppers that were called for in the recipe, and added fresh sweet...
Cheesy Spoonbread
Cheesy Spoonbread Credit: Best of the Best Cookbook recipes by Food & Wine, Original recipe from Real Cajun by Donald Link Ingredients: 2 ½ cups milk 1 cup white cornmeal butter for greasing, plus 1 tablespoon 3 eggs, separated 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped scallions 2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper...