Vegetables

Pan Roasted Corn with Tomato Salad served in a white bowl.

Pan Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad

Pan Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad is full-flavored without being fussy. Heat seared in a skillet primed with bacon and onion, then simply dressed, succulent fresh corn makes a delicious base for this filling side dish. Serve either hot or at room temperature.

Railroad Cole Slaw served beside a Pulled Pork Sandwich on a white plate.

A Vintage Recipe for Railroad Cole Slaw

This vintage Cole Slaw recipe relies on a mayo-free oil and vinegar dressing flavored with dry mustard and celery seed. Straight from my Mother-in-Law’s recipe box, it is the perfect side for barbecues and picnic dinners.

Tomatoes Stuffed with Goat Cheese are sliced open to reveal the filling on a small plate.

Stemmed Tomatoes Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese and Parmesan Crostini

Tomatoes Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese makes a pretty salad. The bright red of the tomatoes, the soft white of the cheese, the perky little stems on top and the nest of fresh herbs is very appealing. If you want an impressive starter for a special meal or a fresh and surprising dish for a spring brunch, give these a try. Serve with Parmesan topped Crostini for a crunchy counterpoint.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple with Macadamia Nuts and strips of ham.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple with Macadamia Nuts

This delicious side dish pairs sweet potatoes with pineapple and macadamia nuts. The flavor suggests warm island breezes. Both the sweet potatoes and the pineapple are brushed with a savory herbed balsamic dressing and roasted, then tossed with candied macadamia nuts for a contrasting crunch.

Cauliflower Pakoras with Cilantro Mint Sauce

I think that I would have to say cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables. While I tend to cook broccoli more often because of its bright color and contrast, cauliflower seems to have so much more potential. When roasted it has a delicious nutty flavor. In a stir fry […]

Roasted Moroccan Carrots

I have always liked carrots. When I was a girl I ate them raw for a crunchy snack. When I was a teen I discovered that they were packed with nutrition and low in calories and I liked them even more. Even now I keep a package of baby carrots […]

Four Pepper Pasta topped with shredded parmesan on a white plate.

Four Pepper Pasta

This delicious pasta sauce uses sweet bell peppers, in a variety of colors, and pairs them with onion, picante sauce, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese to make a delicious topping for pasta. Four Pepper Pasta is a hearty vegetarian entrée that is bright with rich fall flavor.

Barbecued Chicken and Eggplant Pizza

Don’t you love homemade pizza? I do. Do you know what’s even better than making homemade pizza? Easy. Homemade pizza that someone else makes for you – especially when they let you sit by with a drink and watch! Home Alone I took advantage of just such a wonderful opportunity […]