Grilled Zucchini Recipe An easy to make grilled zucchini recipe that’s flavorful and a great side dish. Summer is the best time to throw your favorite veggies onto the grill. I find it gives the vegetables a nice flavor that you don’t usually get from roasting. I try to grill […]
Italian Potato Salad This Italian potato salad has a few simple ingredient and is perfect for entertaining. Growing up our side dish recipes consisted of fresh vegetables cooked until tender then seasoned with a few basic kitchen staples. These Simple Balsamic Green Beans and these Italian Green Beans and Potatoes are perfect examples […]
The 4 Best Burger Toppings These are the 4 best burger toppings that will elevate your burgers. Easy to make ahead of time and delicious. There is nothing better than a burger sauce or a burger with all the toppings. Depending on my mood  I choose from a variety of […]
Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Glaze A delicious simple side dish that pairs well with meats. This roasted butternut squash with maple glaze has just a bit of sweetness that enhances the squash flavor. I love roasting squash in the fall, it pairs well with many meats as a side […]
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Bruschetta Looking for a light dinner or appetizer? These grilled portobello mushrooms with bruschetta are a great option. Mushroom lover here and this summer I was looking for a lighter dinner option and remembered I made this grilled portobello mushroom recipe last year and loved them. […]
Easy Peach Salsa An easy peach salsa that’s a great addition to grilled meats, fish or as an appetizer. This salsa is a family favorite recipe in the summer. It uses fresh in season fruits and veggies and it’s a bit sweet and a bit spicy. I find I can […]
Maple Roasted Carrots Simple ingredients make these maple roasted carrots the perfect side dish. Roasting vegetables can be like magic, a few simple ingredients and the vegetables are tender, soft and so delicious. This carrot recipe is simplicity at its finest. Easy to make and you can choose whether to […]
Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce A little tart and a little sweet this easy homemade cranberry sauce is a great addition to your holiday menu and baked goods. I love cranberry sauce, if it’s whole berry even better. A few years back I decided to try making my own batch and […]
Easy Roasted Bell Peppers Easy roasted bell peppers are a great addition to your sandwiches, omelets, or served as an antipasto when entertaining. I grew up eating roasted peppers, it’s always been a treat. My mother used to roast them on the grill and served with them with crusty bread. […]
Italian Green Beans and Potatoes Italian Green Beans and Potatoes are the perfect side dish to grilled meats, but also great with just some crusty bread as a main meal. This green bean and potato side dish is a favorite in my home. It’s great any time of year but […]