29Aug/14

Homemade Potato Chips with House Seasoning

August 29, 2014From Scratch Pantry Staples, Side Dishes, SnacksFeatured, House Seasoning, organic snacks, potato chips, PotatoesKristine Cocchiarella

The humble potato is hands down probably the most favorite vegetable of every person I know. They are so versatile.  There isn’t much you can’t do with a potato. You can makeRead More…

26Jun/14

Brown Sugar Maple Baked Beans with Bacon

June 26, 2014Barbeque, From Scratch Pantry Staples, Side DishesBacon, Balsamic Vinegar, BBQ Sauce, Beans, Brown Sugar, Featured, maple syrup, Summer RecipesKristine Cocchiarella

  Several weeks ago my grandkids came over for the weekend. I spent most of my time in the kitchen and my granddaughter, Little Miss B. helped me out. One thing she wasRead More…

23Jun/14

Grilled Parmesan Herbed Potatoes

June 23, 2014Grilling, Side Dishes, VegetablesBBQ, Clarified Butter, Featured, Grilling, Parmesan Cheese, Potatoes, SummerKristine Cocchiarella

It’s grilling season. A time of year that I used to love because that meant TSM was going to be cooking most nights. Now, somehow, since graduating from culinary school I seemRead More…

31May/14

Creamed Corn with Bacon and Poblano Pepper

May 31, 2014Barbeque, Side Dishes, VegetablesBacon, BBQ, Corn, Featured, Poblano PeppersKristine Cocchiarella

  I’m pretty excited about today’s recipe. I really like corn. I especially like sweet corn. When we moved to South Carolina I noticed that they had all sorts of farm standsRead More…

22May/14

The Perfect Rustic Style Mashed Potatoes

May 22, 2014Quick & Easy, Side DishesButter, Cream, Featured, gravy, Pan Sauces, PotatoesKristine Cocchiarella

Mashed potatoes. The quintessential comfort food. There isn’t anything that a bowl of smashed up taters drenched in melted butter and bursting forth with gravy can’t make better.  Chopped off your thumbRead More…

09May/14

Asian Chicken Pasta Salad with Crispy Wontons

May 9, 2014Lunch Ideas, Salads, Side DishesDressing, Featured, Mandarin Oranges, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pasta Salad, sesame oil, Sesame Seeds, Snow Pea Pods, WontonsKristine Cocchiarella

I grew up right in the heart of the Twin Cities. That’s in Minnesota, don’t-chya-know?  Back in the day, before it was bought out by Macy’s, Dayton’s department store was a happening placeRead More…

07May/14

Cheesy Orzo with Broccoli

May 7, 2014Cheeses, Grains, Rice & Pasta, Side DishesBroccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Featured, Milk, Orzo Pasta, Parmesan Cheese, Quick and Easy, side dishesKristine Cocchiarella

Earlier on in my blogging career I stumbled upon this side dish while wasting time trying to solve the toughest world problems by doing research online.  Before the idea to start myRead More…

23Apr/14

Simply Perfect Rice Pilaf

April 23, 2014Grains, Rice & Pasta, Quick & Easy, Side DishesFeatured, Jasmine Rice, Organic side dishes, Rice, Rice PilafKristine Cocchiarella

Are you intimidated by rice pilaf so you rely on that “San Fransisco Treat”?  I used to be.  Then I went to culinary school and learned a really easy way to makeRead More…