A quick and easy way to through together a side dish is to buy dressing, cook up some noodles and add some fresh veggies. That’s the inspiration for this tasty side dish: Asian Chicken Noodle Salad. There is not much to say about this dish, except for two things: Make it your own by adding…
Year: 2012
Fondue for Fruit
Chocolate fondue is not just for dipping anymore! Alright, that was just me trying to be cute. But really, what could be easier than cutting up fruit, heating up some chocolate and combining the two in to a half healthy, sweet and creamy, undeniably chocolaty bite?! The answer…not much. There isn’t too much else that…
Camembert & Apple Panini’s
There are some foods that for some reason make me feel European, or international, or really, just fancier than a Midwesterner who likes her cheese. This is one of those dishes. With the rich creaminess of the Camembert cheese, the crunch of a fresh apple slice and goldened bread and the sweet flavor or the…
Caramelized Shallot & Goat Cheese Flatbread
Whether you’re searching for an tasty appetizer to serve company or a quiet dinner for two. This simple and very tasty combination of caramelized vegetable, dough and creamy goat cheese can transform themselves into bite size bits or a rolled out flat bread pizza. This dish can be one that you can make your own. …
BBQ Bellini Meatballs
Nothing could be easier than throwing a few ingredients into the slow cooker and coming back hours later to the perfect appetizer of BBQ Bellini Meatballs. You don’t need to be an expert chef to create this crowd pleaser. This appetizer came about because there was an event as my part time job that they…
Caprese Salad on a Stick
Caprese salad goes back century’s as a staple appetizer for many Italian families, but it was not until the 1950’s, when on the isle of Capri, it was served to an Egyptian king. Most of the time, the presentation includes layering large slices of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves around a platter and topping with…
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…
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