Cabbage is good steamed and in salads. I used to serve it once or twice a month. Now that I’ve discovered roast cabbage, I’ve been making it a couple times a week. It’s simple to prepare, but does take some time in the oven that you’ll need to plan for. The roasting really brings out […]
Side Dishes
Jicama Tangerine Salad Recipe
Jicama Salad Ingredients: Jicama Cucumber Red or Yellow Bell Pepper 3 Key Limes Tangerine Cilantro Instructions: Peel jicama and cucumber and cut into chunks. Chop pepper. Chop cilantro. Combine in a bowl. Slice open the Key limes and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Mix thoroughly. Peel and section the tangerine. Cut each section […]
Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ahhh … comfort food! Mashed potatoes make me happy inside! This recipe using sweet potatoes feels extra special with the addition of roasted garlic and cream cheese. Roasted Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients: 6 medium sweet potatoes 1 whole garlic bulb 4 oz. cream cheese (1/2 of a standard package) milk salt to taste Instructions […]
Cold and Creamy Borscht Beet Soup
Cold and Creamy Beet Soup I love traditional cold borscht and enjoy this variation on the classic. The creamy beet soup is pretty and simple to prepare. You can even make it the night before you plan to serve it. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’ll be feeding a crowd. Ingredients: […]
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Chestnuts
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Chestnuts Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts 1T butter 2T Holland House cooking sherry 1 pkg Melissa’s Peeled & Cooked Chestnuts, chopped Instructions Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 350º. Arrange chopped chestnuts in a single layer on cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes. Steam brussels sprouts. Add butter. When […]