Veggie Fries with Lemon-Garlic Aioli
Veggie Fries with Lemon-Garlic Aioli are a wonderful alternative to French fries. Veggie Fries – large Portobello mushroom and zucchini wedges are dusted with flour, dipped in beaten egg, coated with a mixture of Italian breadcrumbs and fresh Parmesan cheese, and then fried until crispy and golden brown. They pair beautifully with a lemon and… Read more »
Lemon-Dijon Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Lemon-Dijon Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots is an easy and impressive side dish that pairs with most entrées and is perfect for buffets, potlucks or picnics. The deep, rich sweetness of caramelized shallots are the perfect match for roasted green beans tossed in a light sauce of olive oil, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. The… Read more »
Corn and Prosciutto Salad
A quick and easy way to prepare fresh corn – a Corn and Prosciutto Salad! One of my favorite foods in summer is fresh corn. Here in Colorado, we have wonderful corn from the town of Olathe — sweet, juicy and tender. This fast, delicious Corn and Prosciutto Salad recipe comes from good friend Kathy… Read more »
Tomatoes Stuffed with Artichoke Hearts, Onions and Bacon
I love these Tomatoes Stuffed with Artichoke Hearts, Onions and Bacon – they are so fresh and full of flavor, and so easy to prepare! My mom often served stuffed tomatoes as part of a dinner party menu. When prepared properly, stuffed tomatoes are not only delicious they are also pretty on the plate, adding… Read more »
Mashed Potatoes with Parsley and Chives
Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? Everyone has their favorite way to prepare them, and Mashed Potatoes with Parsley and Chives is mine. They’re easy to prepare, with only 5 ingredients! I love mashed potatoes. Interestingly enough, when growing up my mom rarely made them. She told me she didn’t really like the texture! I like… Read more »
Parmesan-Buttermilk Cornbread
Parmesan Buttermilk Cornbread is moist, tangy and super delicious! My mom loved cornbread, especially this recipe for Parmesan-Buttermilk Cornbread, which came from her mom. The buttermilk and Parmesan cheese give this bread a nice tangy flavor. I like to serve this scrumptious cornbread with Award-Winning Chili or Split Pea Soup with Country Ham in the… Read more »
Brandied Sweet Potato Soufflé
Brandied Sweet Potato Soufflé is another showstopper out of my mom’s recipe files. This scrumptious dish can be served as either an unusual side dish or wonderful dessert. I love sweet potatoes, in just about any form. Until I discovered this recipe for Brandied Sweet Potato Soufflé in my mom’s recipe files, my favorite way… Read more »
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Easy and elegant, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is the perfect make ahead side dish you can pop in the oven 10 minutes before serving! I love asparagus, especially when it’s roasted! It’s a great side dish that goes well with almost any entrée. I’m always looking for new ways to serve it, and one day came… Read more »
Cheese Grits Soufflé
A Kentucky native, my mother Sally loved grits. What good Southerner doesn’t? My favorite grits recipes include some variety of cheese as a key ingredient. My cousin Beth Kidwell’s daughter Sarah created this delicious Cheese Grits Soufflé. Lighter than traditional cheese grits, it’s still full of flavor — and pretty enough to serve at a… Read more »
Sauteed Mushrooms and Roasted Asparagus
I love asparagus, and am always trying new ways to serve them. One summer I created this recipe that combines sautéed mushrooms together with the roasted asparagus recipe from our cookbook, A Well-Seasoned Kitchen. Now that asparagus is coming into season, I’m going to make this recipe again this week!
