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Roasted artichokes are a special treat around my house. Artichokes can be intimidating with their spines and inedible parts, and for the longest time, I avoided them. While they are a little tricky to prepare, with some simple instructions they can be turned into a delicious and sophisticated appetizer. What is a Roasted Artichoke? Roasted …
Baked mac and cheese might just be my ultimate comfort food. I’m not talking about the yellow stuff from the box here – I mean hearty, melty, mac and cheese for adults. What is a Baked Mac and Cheese? There are basically two ways to make mac and cheese: on a stovetop or in an …
Today, I’m making the ultimate fall and winter salad, complete with spiced acorn squash, juicy pomegranate seeds, and bright green spinach to add to the holiday colors. What is an Acorn Squash Salad? My acorn squash salad recipe takes common ingredients found in a spinach salad and elevates them by making the acorn squash the …
Have a pantry full of cans to use up? Chances are you probably have a can of sweet corn in there. Today I’m going to transform that can of golden kernels into a creamy, cheesy, classically decadent side dish using just one pan for cooking. What is Creamed Corn? Creamed corn originally is made from …
There are few joys in food like breaking into a warm cheesy biscuit and tasting that buttery flaky goodness. While buttermilk biscuits are by far my favorite type of biscuit, I rarely seem to have buttermilk on hand. It’s not quite practical to have it constantly stored in the fridge. Because of that, I am …
Sometimes you just want something tasty, simple, fast, and healthy to put on the table. This green bean salad is just that. Ready in just minutes, you will want to have a few sides like this in your arsenal for dinner. What is a Green Bean Salad? A green bean salad is a vegetable side …
Baked cinnamon spice acorn squash is one of the easiest dishes you can make to get your family in the holiday mood. When you pop these squash into the oven your home will smell of sweet spicy goodness. What is a Cinnamon Spice Acorn Squash? Acorn squash is a winter squash, also sometimes known as …
You might know them as scalloped potatoes, or you might know them as potatoes au gratin. Whatever you call them, this classic potato dish is a wonderful side for hearty meats and cold nights. What are Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin? Potatoes Au Gratin are a preparation of potatoes made with cream, milk, and cheese baked …
With food there is often a beauty in simplicity. One of my personal favorites is Italian Classic Caprese Salad. This simple salad is as much a celebration of pure and simple ingredients as it is of Italy itself. What is Caprese Salad? Caprese Salad is a salad made of tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and olive oil. …
If there is one food I am a real sucker for it is fried potatoes. It does not matter what kind – whether it’s tater tots, fries, chips, crisps, or hashbrowns, there is just something magical to me about crispy potatoes cooked in oil. I could seriously eat fried potatoes with every meal! Even as …
When I think of comfort food here in America, cheese and fried foods are at the top of that list. Today I’m going to be looking at one of my favorite midwestern comfort foods that combines those two elements – beer battered cheese curds. This is the perfect cold weather comfort food (if you have …
When I think of the end of the year and the holiday season, I tend to think of the colors red and green, and the appearance of spiced foods and drinks everywhere. Today I’ll be coming both of those into a simple pear and pomegranate winter salad with candied pecans. What is a Pear and …
