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lime posset & macerated raspberries
This tangy refreshing dessert looks impressive despite its simple ingredien ...More
homemade lemonade
If you have never had homemade lemonade you might be pleasantly surprised a ...More
rubbed ribs
I love barbecued ribs! I used to boil them before I finished them off on th ...More
mountain bundt
This is a delicious lemon cake made with cake mix, pudding mix and Mountain ...More
hot bean salad
I was out of potatoes so I threw this together one night to serve with broi ...More
cold bean salad
When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads o ...More
salad tacos
This recipes is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman's original. I did try it h ...More
american style tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice for American Tacos, Burritos, Nac ...More
baked zucchini cakes
I was looking for a somewhat healthy snack alternative to breaded fried zuc ...More
slapdash chocolate cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cu ...More
stuffed broiled potatoes
These are a nice alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. I tend to serve t ...More
strawberry tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be ma ...More
lemon meringue cupcakes
These gorgeous cupcakes are a little messy to eat and a bit fiddly to make ...More
sloppy joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience t ...More
cheese pasta bake
This is a cheese flavored pasta dish with a nice crunchy top. It's not sl ...More
vegetable curry
This is a really nice, filling comfort food type dish that was created ba ...More
spinach lasagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes ...More
holiday fruitcake
This needs to be made at least 4 weeks before serving, but can be made as ...More
marshmallow fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow gre ...More
beef & mushroom pie
I find I can get get this pie in the oven in about 30 minutes, homemade c ...More
Category Archives: Side Dishes
hot bean salad
I was out of potatoes so I threw this together one night to serve with broiled chops. We enjoyed it so much that I make it with chops more often than any other side dishes. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1lb/450g fresh green beans (haricot vert), ends removed 2 TBSP … Continue reading
cold bean salad
When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads or baked bean side dishes. Plus it’s quick to put together and very filling. Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 3 TBSP apple cider vinegar 3 TBSP … Continue reading
stuffed broiled potatoes
These are a nice alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. I tend to serve them with BBQ’d or grilled meats. People generally call these “twice baked” or “skins”, but since I don’t actually bake them twice or just use the skins I … Continue reading
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cheese pasta bake
This is a cheese flavored pasta dish with a nice crunchy top. It’s not sloppy or saucy and its definitely not conventional “mac-n-cheese”. I think the pasta choice does impact the dish, I like to use cavatappi rigati (see notes). … Continue reading
fruit and veg slaw
This recipe uses fresh extra finely grated apples, carrots, cabbage and onions which is complimented by a sweet and sour sauce to produce a delicate slaw that makes a perfect side dish for barbecues and picnics as well as a … Continue reading
flour tortillas
These are very simple to make and require no specialized ingredients or equipment, though they do require time and patients. The first time you taste one after watching it transform from an unremarkable looking raw dough round into lovely puffy … Continue reading
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breakfast salad
This is something I enjoy and have eaten a lot of over the years. I like to have it with well toasted whole grain seeded bread or bran muffins. It keeps for 3 or 4 days in an airtight container … Continue reading
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cauliflower cheese
No it isn't cheese made out of cauliflower! Its a fairly classic British side dish which most recipes (IMO) over complicate. My version is quick, easy and tastes like a lot more effort then it is. I most often use … Continue reading
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mother’s beans
Regardless of the name this is my interpretation of a dish my mother made for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners when I was growing up. I might have called them something else but even though as an adult I made this … Continue reading
salt & pepper sweet potato wedges
These wedges have a nice little crunch to them but their centers are soft which makes them very morish for something that is fairly healthy. They go well with spicy food but are very nice on their own as a … Continue reading
