I think that I ate Shopska Salad (also known as Balkan Salad) nearly every day while I was in the Balkans. I first discovered it in Serbia, and I loved how light and refreshing it is in comparison to the large portions of hearty meats served in Serbia. The salad is filled with fresh seasonal (read more)
side dishes
Parmesan Prosciutto Brussels Sprouts
This recipe for roasted Parmesan Prosciutto Brussels Sprouts is a step up from your usual brussels sprouts. Instead of just drizzling with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper, this recipe involves smothering quartered brussels sprouts with garlic, butter, parmesan, salt, and pepper before roasting the sprouts low and slow until they begin to (read more)
The Easiest Way to Cook Asparagus
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables, and today I am sharing the easiest way to prepare asparagus. This recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to finish, making it the perfect vegetable side dish to serve on a busy weeknight. Plus, asparagus is high in dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and other nutrients. (read more)
Steakhouse Style Twice Baked Potatoes
Yesterday I shared my recipe for Filet Mignon with a Garlic Mustard Sauce and today I am sharing the perfect side dish to accompany it: Steakhouse Style Twice Baked Potatoes! This is the perfect meal to serve on Valentine’s Day, and it’s a way to avoid the crazy restaurant crowds while recreating the steakhouse experience (read more)
The Best Garlic Bread (and fun ways to serve it)
Did you know that you can make delicious garlic bread in just about 5 minutes?! It’s the perfect side to serve with pasta since it tastes even better when slathered in tomato sauce. Last night I used this recipe to make garlic bread to accompany the zucchini noodles in bolognese sauce that we ate for (read more)
Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
These cheesy and delicious Garlic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes are a fitting side dish to serve with Christmas dinner. It’s also one of those indulgent recipes with loaded with cream and cheese that you probably shouldn’t be having too often. I served these potatoes with my recipe for Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Pastry and I loved (read more)
Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are the perfect fall side dish. The technique of turning down the temperature while cooking the potatoes results in golden brown perfectly evenly cooked potatoes. The Parmesan adds extra flavor and more crispness. It’s an easy twist on a classic recipe that makes it even better. New potatoes are diced up (read more)
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite fall foods. I usually prepare sweet potatoes by peeling and roasting them, or by simply baking them, but this recipe for mashed sweet potatoes is even better than those options. Sweet potatoes are peeled and boiled, mashed, and flavored with maple syrup, browned butter, salt, and a touch (read more)
The Most Delicious Thanksgiving Corn Recipe
You will probably go back a third helping of this Thanksgiving Corn. Fresh corn is sliced off the cob and cooked with bell peppers and seasoned with cream cheese, paprika, and chili powder. The satisfying crisp texture of the corn and bell peppers is the perfect contrast to the mashed potatoes it will sit beside (read more)
Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin
I can’t exactly tell you that this recipe for Blue Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin is healthy, but I can tell you that it is amazing enough to deserve a spot on your table on Thanksgiving. This new recipe was the rookie of the year at our annual pre-Thanksgiving feast/photoshoot. We loved the bold flavors and (read more)