Spanish Style Shrimp

If you like garlic, butter, shrimp and a little kick…this recipe is for you. It is one of my favorite appetizers and is such a simple recipe! Thanks to my mom who gave me a fun cookbook centered all around appetizers and dips for parties.   The first Christmas that I was in charge of cooking…

Cream of Mango Soup

I am going to start off with….I know this sounds rather weird – Cream of Mango Soup??? Really???The answer is yes! yes! yes! This is so refreshing and perfect for summer. It involves so little time to put together and pairs nicely with a refreshing salad. I will say that this soup alone does not…

Sauteed mushrooms in Collard Greens

It’s Time to Try a New Side   This dish was made for the Thanksgiving meal featured this last fall. It is a nice side dish that adds that extra something special to your table. I know that there are thoses who are not big mushroom fans, so this may not be the side dish…

Roasted Root Vegetables

It’s time to get back to basics on this easy to prepare side dish.  Root vegetables get their name because they grow underground and are essentially, the root to the plants growing on the surface.  Some of the most well known root vegetables are potatoes, carrots, beets, parsnips, radishes, rutabaga and celery root.  Some root…