Sharing delicious recipes from our kitchen

Category: Side Dishes

Cranberry Compote

Cranberry Compote

It seems that no holiday meal is complete without cranberries. This festive dish has somehow secured a position on almost everyone’s Thanksgiving table. People are also very passionate about the manner in which the precious red jewels are prepared. There are those who believe that only a can of 

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

Mashed Potatoes Gratin

The creamy goodness of mashed potatoes contrasted with a thin layer of crunch, makes these mashed potatoes gratin a dish to remember. Cottage cheese and sour cream give these potatoes a mild, smooth, flavor which works well with the crisp topping of sharp cheddar cheese. No gravy 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Yams with Bacon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Yams with Bacon

One of my favorite methods for cooking vegetables would have to be roasting. The delicately browned outside layer, along with the tender inside create an amazing explosion of both texture and flavors, and this dish is no exception. This colorful combination pares the slightly sharp 

Sautéed Squash Medley

Sautéed Squash Medley

Tender squash sautéed with red pepper and onion, spiced with a hint of thyme, and served on a bed of crisp baby arugula makes an incredibly tasty side dish for any meal. Whether cooked outside over the grill in a vegetable grill pan, or on 

Potato and Onion Tart

Potato and Onion Tart

Thinly sliced potatoes mixed with gruyere and feta cheese form the crust for this amazing “upside down” tart. The sweetness of caramelized red onion is balanced perfectly against the sharpness of the cheeses to create an explosion of goodness. A hint of thyme rounds out