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Pan-Roasted Parmesan Sprouts in a serving bowl with spoon, viewed from above.

Pan-Roasted Parmesan Sprouts

Parmesan cheese blends with the pan-roasted goodness of browned Brussels sprouts transforming this simple side dish into something unexpectedly delicious. Made with only five ingredients, these Brussels sprouts are a welcome addition to the table on most any occasion. The Very Best Brussels Sprouts Recipe, Ever! It is common knowledge […]

Roasted Asparagus, garnished with a few shreds of parmesan, served on a wooden tray.

Simply Asparagus

There is nothing quite like Roasted Asparagus to add appealing flavor and texture to a simple menu. A splash of oil, a little salt and pepper and a hot oven is all that’s needed to make it table-ready. It can scarcely get any easier than this.

Chunky Stovetop Apples are basically Apple Pie without the crust. Here it is served in a deep blue bowl.

Chunky Stovetop Apples

Basically a crustless apple pie, served over pancakes or as a side dish with dinner, Chunky Stovetop Apples add a welcome taste of the season to most any meal.

Summer squash and fresh tomatoes are tossed with mushrooms herbs and Parmesan cheese in this late summer vegetable medley.

Late Summer Vegetable Medley

Here is a simple way to prepare late summer vegetables without even turning on the stove. Simply microwave tomatoes and squash with a few sliced mushrooms, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to create a bright medley in this recipe for an Italian Vegetable Toss.

Baby Bok Choy with Peanuts

Whenever I have reason to be on the other side of Portland I can’t resist stopping by Uwajimaya to look over their huge selection of Asian grocery and houseware items. I often don’t buy all that much: some interesting tofu, pretty packages of udon noodles, canned green tea and/or a […]

Wild Rice Salad with Ginger Dressing

Today the weatherman came through and then some! The sun is shining and the sky is that beautiful shade of clear blue that lends precision to every detail of our gorgeous landscape in the Pacific Northwest. From my vantage point on the back deck there isn’t a cloud in sight. […]

Borderland Corn Bread

Tomorrow the New Year will be here. I’m ready. I have a resolution in mind – to simplify. I have Lucky Black Eyed Peas ready to go on the stove in the morning. I have the bone from my Christmas ham to season it with and the few other ingredients […]

Sweet Potato Thyme

This delicious recipe for Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes is both sweet and satisfying without added sugar. The herbs and spices alone keep things interesting creating a side dish that is simple to prepare and quite interesting to the palate.

A serving of Roasted Carrots with Feta and Thyme on a plate.

Roasted Carrots with Feta

Salty Feta cheese and fresh savory herbs contrast the sweetness of roasted carrots in this healthy side dish. Perfect for a holiday feast or a simple weeknight meal, enjoy Roasted Carrots with Feta as a tasty counterpoint to the entree of your choice.