Category: Side Dishes

Leftover Magic Hello, my dear. Come sit. Let’s talk about leftovers. They can feel a little sad, can’t they? But…

The Dirtiest Vegetable Beets come from the earth. They are always covered in dirt. I scrub them under cold water.…

The Smell of Summer Making pesto fills my kitchen with the best smell. It is the smell of summer. It…

My Summer of Garlic Butter I learned this recipe one hot summer. My neighbor’s basil plant grew like crazy. She…

My Brussels Sprouts Mistake I used to burn my sprouts. Every single time. I was in a hurry. I cranked…

My Sneaky Little Secret I have a funny story for you. My grandson Leo would not touch a vegetable. He…

The Radish That Surprised Me I used to think radishes were just for salads. They were so sharp and crunchy.…

My First Pico Disaster Let me tell you about my first pico de gallo. I was so proud. I chopped…

My Garlic Butter Mistake I once burned the garlic. It was a sad little pot of black bits. I was…

A Tale of Two Veggies Let me tell you about two friends. One is round and green. The other is…