Tag: Vegetables

Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans served in a Courier and Ives Ironstone serving bowl.

Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans

Bacon and onion add a savory balance to brown sugar and sweet potatoes in this delicious side dish. Sweet Potatoes with Bacon and Pecans integrates flavors that work perfectly with a holiday menu while keeping it simple and nutritious enough to be welcome all year.

Corn Salad with Pecan Dressing topped with pecan pieces in a decorative corn bowl

Corn Salad with Pecan Dressing

This easy-going Corn Salad is as appealing at a summer picnic or potluck as it is on the Thanksgiving table. It makes a fantastic side dish, but is also a delicious snack when scooped up with chips like a salsa. Easy to prepare in advance, it is pretty and keeps well for several days.

Brussels Sprouts

The shape and texture of Brussels sprouts appeals to my imagination and the color sparkles on a plate when they are fresh and barely tender. They also add an elegance that cabbage just can’t match…

Meals for One

In some ways this is a strange time for me to start a food blog. While it seems my family has always been busy and meals have been erratic for years, I just sent my middle child off to college and now I have even fewer mouths to feed at […]