This is a Thanksgiving staple in our home, but we also have it for Easter with ham every year. It's simple enough, one of the few recipes I got straight from my grandmother. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Southern Sweet Potato Casserole 3 c sweet potatoes, cooked, mashed 1 c sugar... Continue Reading →
Charred Broccoli and Peanuts
Oh wow. I tried this side dish out on my small group last weekend, told them I was skeptical, I warned them but they ate it anyway! And they loved it. The flavor that is in this dish is something you don't get out of broccoli; adding the peanuts and rice vinegar make it something... Continue Reading →
Pineapple Souffle
This has been a family favorite for about twenty years now. It comes from an old friend who cooks better then most anyone. It's as much of a dessert as it is a side dish, check the sugar amount, but when you pair it with ham, you can now justify serving ham as a main... Continue Reading →
Creamy Orzotto
We had a dinner party last night and one of the guests loves to cook, so I asked him for a side dish recipe that I could serve with dinner, and he suggested this orzo dish with cream, fresh roasted corn and greens. It was delicious. Creamy Orzotto 3/4 c dry orzo pasta 2... Continue Reading →