Topped with shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon this easy corn casserole is simple to make and just yummy! There are so many variations you can make to it. Try mixing the cheddar and/or into the casserole. Toss in some chopped and sauteed jalapeno peppers for some added zip. Your tastebuds are the limit! This easy … Continue reading Easy Corn Casserole Topped with Cheddar and Bacon
Side dishes
Bacon Dill Pickle Potato Salad
I've been making this since forever, and this Bacon Dill Pickle Potato Salad always gets rave reviews. It's my mom's recipe, but I never had it for decades, so I just made it up as I went along. Finally, I took the time to pay attention to measurements, but I will say that they're approximate … Continue reading Bacon Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Rich and Creamy Mushroom Risotto
How to make mushroom risotto? Well, it's best prepared while sipping a glass of wine and listening to Dean Martin in the background. Making risotto is easier than most people think - it just takes some time, is all. This recipe for rich and creamy mushroom risotto uses a combination of chicken and mushroom broth … Continue reading Rich and Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Curry Chicken Waldorf Salad
If you've ever made Waldorf salad, you know how easy yet delicious it is. But add chicken and just a touch of Indian spices, and it's promoted to a whole new level of flavor! The first time I ever had Curry Chicken Waldorf Salad was at The Walnut Room at the big Marshall Fields department … Continue reading Curry Chicken Waldorf Salad
Fresh Basil Pesto
My monster basil plant Making fresh basil pesto is fast and easy. Toss the ingredients into a food processor or blender, turn it on and drizzle in the olive oil. That's it! Whether you harvest your own basil or buy it at the grocery store or farmers market, when you make it yourself - fresh … Continue reading Fresh Basil Pesto
Tuna and Shells Salad a la Costa Rica
This is a simple yet tasty traditional Costa Rica dish. I've not put any sort of spin on it, it's the original version. In Costa Rica, there is a huge selection of canned tuna at the supermercados, and you simply can't find better canned tuna anywhere. The tuna is packed the same day it's caught, … Continue reading Tuna and Shells Salad a la Costa Rica
Patacones – Fried Green Plantain Chips
Super easy to make, patacones (pah-tah-coh'-nays) - also known as tostones - are a diet mainstay in Latin America. Before I ever actually tried one, I was hesitant to eat them figuring they'd be sweet. A sweet scoop for guacamole or ceviche? Ick. But they're not sweet at all because they're made with unripe, green … Continue reading Patacones – Fried Green Plantain Chips