Archive for the ‘ Side Dish ’ Category

Chunky Steak Chili

Chili is many things to many people. Chili is one of those dishes that everyone prepares their own way. This recipe is what chili is to me. I never really favored chili much because most chili’s are filled with beans and I’ve never really been a fan of beans. One day I set out to create a chili that I would like; I knew it needed to be beefy, hearty, and full of flavor. I made this chili with nice big hunks of steak in mind. Read more

Healthy spinach, tomato, balsamic pasta

Balsamic spinach pasta

Balsamic spinach pasta

This pasta dish is something we have frequently and there are a few reasons for that. For starters, this is my wife’s favorite pasta dish. I think she would have it every week if she could. Secondly, it’s a real light weight dish that nobody should feel guilty about eating. The list of diet friendly ingredients include whole wheat pasta, spinach, fresh tomatoes and lots of garlic. Finally, we just like it because it tastes great. This balsamic pasta dish brings a balanced flavors to the table in every bite, from the savory flavors of roasted garlic to the sweetness of roasted tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, you won’t find any jealous taste buds here.

The balsamic pasta dish goes great with chicken piccata. Read more

Garlic & Herb Velvet Mashed Potatoes

Garlic & Herb Velvet Mashed Potatoes

Garlic and Herb Velvet Mashed Potatoes with New York sharp cheddar

As a child I hated mashed potatoes, in fact I hated them to the point where my own mother is probably shocked to see this recipe. While I’m still not a huge fan of potatoes in general I’ve found ways to enjoy them. This recipe in particular is one of our family’s favorites.

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Pan Seared Salmon with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette over Lemon Pasta

A healthy trio of pan seared salmon on a bed of lemon pasta topped with a sweet and savory vinaigrette. This salmon dish is a fantastic healthy meal. Each of the components play off of each other with Mediterranean inspired flavors that break the rule that “eating healthy can’t be fun and taste great”. Read more

Gluttony Mac’n Cheese… beer, cheese & bacon this is the good stuff

As the rules of food usually go, if it’s this bad for you it must taste great!

This isn’t your ordinary Mac & Cheese this mac has depth, richness and character that stands out from the crowd. Why? Because it has all of the greatest things in life, all in one batch of mac. First, it has the trinity (onion, carrot, and celery), next sharp cheddar cheese, why not complement that with some beer, and finish it all off with bacon… lets get started. Read more