AntiPasto’s literal translation is ‘Before the Meal’ and is a traditional Italian starter course for meal time. And I can’t think of a better way to start a meal than with mouth watering cheeses, cured meats and the perfect vinaigrette dressing. The dressing in this recipe truly makes the meal. Just the right mix of…
Category: Sides
Grilled Romaine Salad
I have always believed in hard work, especially when it comes to my career and definitely when it comes to my cooking. Where I may have had a shortcoming is with my eating….I’m sure you’re all aware at this point that I LOVE FOOD! And, not just the actual food, but the concept, the presentation,…
Asian Chicken Noodle Salad
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…
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…
Garlic Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
What would your Thanksgiving be like without a biscuit?! On second thought, let’s not think about that right now and let’s think of how wonderful your meal will be with one of these tasty biscuits on your plate. This biscuit was originally discovered when invited to a soup and bread dinner where it was bring…
Fried Green Tomatoes
Say the words ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and I know that many people of my age and demographic will think of only the movie from the 90’s bringing up thoughts of warm southern summer nights (even if you aren’t from the South) and late night laughter in the kitchen. Also, a dish that can be tricky…
7- Layer Salad (Claudia Style)
It would be pretty safe to say that everyone has either had or at least heard of 7-Layer Salad. It is also probably safe to say that there are so many variations of this out there that everyone has their own idea of what the salad contains. Even amongst my family, there is the frequent…
Rosemary Glazed Carrots
There is nothing too fancy to write here except that these are yummy and a quick and easy side dish to prepare. It goes well with simple, elegant dinners…such as the Grilled Steak and Arugula Salad. Rosemary Glazed Carrots Ingredients: 1 Cup of baby carrots 4 Tbls salted butter 3 Tbls brown sugar 1/4 tsp…
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