Most twice baked sweet potato recipes mirror traditional Thanksgiving sweet potato casseroles. They are full of brown sugar, pecans, and sometimes marshmallow. Much like my Sweet Potato & Curry Corn Chowder, the recipe I am sharing today is a savory recipe, named Thai Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes. It probably is no surprise that this…
Category: Side Dish
Apple, Bacon, and Leek Bread Pudding
This year I have finally been trying to whittle down my recipe collection. I have quite a few cookbooks and magazines recipes that I have saved that had yet to get tested to see if they are a family favorite. So far we have found quite a few new go-to recipes. One that…
Cucumber Salad
When we lived in Colorado, I had given up on trying to garden. The harsh, dry summer and my lack of farming skills was not a good combination. Now that we are in Kansas, I thought I’d give it a try again. While this gardening season is not perfect, I have had one…
German Potato Salad
I am most used to American potato salad that has a mayonnaise based dressing (such as my Jackie’s Potato Salad), so when I had the opportunity to try some authentic German potato salad I found it a refreshing version. I was tempted to recreate the salad, so after browsing and splicing together some…
Southern Street Corn Salad
In my opinion, corn is a great compliment to any BBQ. As summer draws near, magazines and the internet abound with a variety of grilled corn recipes, including street corn recipes. It is hard to read the recipes without making your mouth water, but I have always wondered how I could serve the…
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad seems to be one of those dishes that is a go-to for potlucks and parties. Most recipes though mix in raisins and are coated in a mayonnaise sauce, which I wasn’t in the mood for this week. Instead, I opted for a Broccoli Salad that had more of a Mediterranean vibe….
Ultimate Beet Spiral Salad
Every January, Healthy Solutions Spice Blends hosts a recipe contest. Of course this means I can’t wait to enter. All of their products are great low salt and low sugar options, without sacrificing taste. This year I decided to experiment with the Ultimate Burger blend. While the namesake might lead you to think…
Endive and Watercress Salad
When I plan a special meal, such as holiday gatherings or a Valentine’s Day dinner, I like to start with a fancy salad. Making a special salad such as this Endive and Watercress Salad looks and tastes impressive, yet doesn’t require much more effort than your everyday iceberg and tomatoes version. I took…
Garam Masala Roasted Butternut Squash
I love butternut, but I despise peeling and chopping it. That is why I joyfully bought pre-peeled and chopped butternut squash from Costco in a handy 2 pound tub. Prep time was instantly reduced by 85% and I could focus on how I wanted to flavor my dish, rather than how to safely…
Asparagus Casserole
Many Thanksgiving gatherings include a green bean casserole. There is no denying the creamy goodness of such a casserole, but I wanted to test out a version using asparagus (a favorite vegetable in my family) with a homemade sauce. Parboiled asparagus, get coated in a generous amount of a cream sauce, and mixed…
Maple Cashews
At family gatherings, my grandfather would always set out a bowl of cashews for a snack. My guess is that this tradition started my love of cashews, which is why I tend to be the offender who will steal them from the mixed nuts if given the chance. I use them periodically in…
Mayocoba Bean Salad
It is that time of year again where the benefits program offered by my employer encourages healthy eating choices. By choosing “superfoods” such as beans and legumes I can earn points faster, so I tend to incorporate them even more than I already do in my diet. With this in mind I have…
