Okra is a real popular dish down here in the south. My mother always loved okra every which way from boiled, to sautéed, to fried. I, on the other hand, was more picky about which okra recipes were acceptable. I didn’t like the mucilaginous, slimy nature of certain okra recipes even though my mother assured […]
side dish recipes
Bitter Melon Chips Recipe, Diabetes-Friendly
Bitter melon is a food I am familiar with from Indian cuisine. It is a bit bitter, as the name suggests, but it also a satisfying flavor and texture. Bitter melon makes a great meat replacement as far having a nice texture and a great depth of flavor. It is known for being good for […]
How To Cook Dandelion Greens- Wildly Edible Yard Weeds!
Right now is the time, for a short time, to gather dandelion greens while these wild edible yard weeds are tender and delicious. Once the dandelion leaves get too overgrown, they just don’t taste as pleasing. This morning we gathered a bunch of dandelion greens. Most likely you will find these common edible yard weeds […]
Sweet Grilled Carrots Recipe- So Easy!
Erika Wassall, the Jersey Farm Scribe here with a delicious grilled carrots recipe. This side dish recipe is so easy, so quick, and can do be done with just carrots, a few things you probably already have in the pantry, and foil. I love grilling on the BBQ. I love cooking in the sun. It […]
Roasted Potato Salad Recipe With Cooking Tricks And Variations
Erika Wassall, the Jersey Farm Scribe here with an amazing recipe for roasted potato salad. That’s right, you roast the potatoes in the oven first to add a deeper level of flavor! That simple cooking trick makes a huge difference to the texture and taste of the potato salad. Huge. I also have lots of […]
Cheesy Potatoes And Ham Recipe Made With Simply Potatoes
This cheesy potatoes and ham recipe makes a nice hearty breakfast or brunch and it is super easy to make. Part of the reason it is so easy to make is because it calls for Simply Potatoes, the sponsor of this post. This means you get all the goodness of fresh potatoes (never frozen) without […]
Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable Fries Recipe
I am excited to share with you today an amazing recipe for Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable “Fries”. These tasty morsels are delicious and guilt free as they are baked instead of fried. This recipe is just one of the many healthy family recipes in the new Pollan Family Table Cookbook. To learn more about the cookbook, […]