Category Archives: veggies

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Wilted Spinach

By Ali | Published: February 20, 2013

As I have readily admitted, I am a big time kitchen slacker these days. When I get my butt in there, I’m usually not in the mood for anything complicated or too fancy. This side is super easy and delicious to boot. The prep is easy and the clean up is minimal. It goes wonderfully [...]

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Paula Deen’s Green Bean Casserole

By Ali | Published: November 19, 2012

I’ve always sort of been a fan of green bean casserole for Thanksgiving, though I didn’t grow up with it in my house. I’ve eaten it at holiday potlucks over the years and decided to make it for our Harvest Feast with my students last Friday. I searched for a new variation and came upon [...]

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The Best Green Beans

By Ali | Published: August 11, 2012

Pardon my absence. Needless to say, I’ve been neglecting the blog for the past week. Here’s a snippet of what I’ve been up to: Remember when I told you about my cousin’s wedding shower? Well, I’ve had the honor of making and assembling her wedding invitations. It’s been really fun and I’m so excited with [...]

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Latin Coleslaw with Grilled Avocados

By Ali | Published: July 30, 2012

This coleslaw is amazingly good. It’s a nice spin on classic slaw without being too “out of the box” if that makes sense. The creamy avocado is a wonderful addition and the latin spices give it a nice kick. It went perfectly with the ribs we grilled. Also, the leftovers are delish. Definitely give this [...]

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Asparagus & Gruyere Tarts

By Ali | Published: June 14, 2012

I have shared with you all my absolute love of asparagus. Well, news flash: I also LOVE balsamic anything and anything made with puff pastry. I mean who doesn’t love puff pastry?! When I saw these little gems on Joy’s blog, I swooned. I happened to have everything in my house other than the pastry, [...]

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Asparagus & White Bean Salad

By Ali | Published: June 5, 2012

Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies. I could eat it several times a week, and in the spring/early summer, I usually do. There are just so many great ways to prepare it, my favorite just being roasted with some garlic and cheese. This healthy little salad is a really fabulous way to enjoy asparagus, [...]

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Potato Kugle

By Ali | Published: June 3, 2012

I’m always in the market for a good side dish. And sometimes I get bored with traditional potato preparations. This is one of Mama Cheater Bites favorites and super easy to make, so I’ve adopted it. It’s really yummy along side some steak and a green salad. you will need: 2½ pounds yukon gold potatoes [...]

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Artichokes…two ways

By Ali | Published: May 8, 2012

Remember when I found artichokes for $1 each at Stans? Well, I did. And I made them. And they were TO DIE FOR. It probably had something to do with the loads of gorgonzola cheese, herbs and hollandaise sauce. Holy crap people, make these, and soon. They are worth the work. Jessica is a genius. [...]

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Asparagus-Pancetta Hash

By Ali | Published: April 26, 2012

I don’t believe that words can accurately describe my love of dinners that are all mashed up into one dish. So any sort of hash just makes me weak in the knees…sometimes I find it odd the way I think about food… Anyway, this hash rocks. It is the perfect springtime meal. I love it [...]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cannellini Beans

By Ali | Published: April 24, 2012

One of my new favorite blogs to read is Not Without Salt. I enjoy every bit of the recipes, lovely pictures and life anecdotes. Needless to say my “yummy” Pinterest board is loaded with pins from Ashley. I’ve been dying to make brussels sprouts, and then I came across this recipe. It was delicious. I [...]