Category: Side Dish

Fried Rice Pilaf with Peas Carrots & Almonds

Fried rice pilaf with peas, carrots, and almonds is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors and textures of rice, vegetables, and nuts. The dish starts with cooking rice both white basmati and long grain brown rice in a flavorful chicken broth, which is then fried with a medley of vegetables like sweet […]

Roasted Cheesy Asparagus

Asparagus is nutritionally dense and very easy to cook. The vegetable is loaded with micronutrients and is very low in calories, fat, and sodium. According to a study published in the Journal of Metabolites, asparagus contains vitamins B, K, and E, as well as zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium, and fiber. The growth rate of asparagus […]

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower

This is a one skillet recipe. It contains deliciously yummy smoked bacon, parmesan cheese, broccoli and cauliflower. Hold on though, the smoked bacon with parmesan, including lemon juice, garlic and Italian herbs add great flavor that make this dish palatable to eat those cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients, including carotenoids, like beta-carotene, […]

Sautéd Blood Orange Slices with Homemade Cranberry Sauce

The blood orange is a variety of orange with crimson, almost blood-colored flesh. The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of a plant compound called anthocyanins. These plant compounds begin accumulating in the vesicles at the edges of the segments, and at the blossom end of the fruit, and continue accumulating in […]

Bacon & Cheddar Cheese Spaghetti Squash Bake

This quick and easy spaghetti squash recipe is bursting with flavor. It can be prepared as a side dish or a main dish as it contains bacon. Spaghetti squash is available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors including ivory, yellow and orange. The yellow squash being the most common to find at market […]

Hawaiian Fried Rice

After the first contact with the people of the Hawaiian islands in 1778, sugar plantations were planted. And later pineapple plantations. As the plantations grew, so did the demand for workers, which brought immigrants to the Islands between 1850 and 1930. Along with them they brought cuisines from China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Puerto Rico […]

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

A fast and easy to bring together dish of fresh green beans wrapped in smoked bacon and covered in a brown sugar sauce. This dish is an excellent addition to your dinner table as a side dish. More Excellent Side Dishes For Your Main Dish Tonight When buying fresh green beans they should be firm […]

Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Casserole

This broccoli and cauliflower cheese casserole is not only delicious but super quick and easy to bring together. Now days you can buy a selection of packaged raw ready to go vegetables. Some supermarkets offer packaged raw broccoli and cauliflower florets. If not, just grab a frozen bag or two of broccoli and cauliflower florets. […]

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower has a mild taste and a compact head, called a curd, composed of undeveloped flower buds. Colored cauliflower though tastes similar to white cauliflower when raw, and is milder and sweeter when cooked. The original color of cauliflower is a creamy white color. A tight encasing of heavy green leaves surrounds the curd. These […]

Kale For Salads Soups & Side Dish

Welcome to a delicious exploration of kale, the versatile leafy green that has become a staple in modern kitchens. Whether you’re crafting vibrant salads, hearty soups, or delectable side dishes, kale offers a nutritious boost and a robust flavor to elevate any meal. In this article, we’ll dive into the culinary potential of kale, offering […]