“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. . . ” Isaiah 43:19 My Osteria Salad! is the perfect blend of vegetables, cheese and my little secret . . .Fried Pepperoni Bits! Serve this salad as a main dish or side, either way you and your family will definitely want seconds. Anyone that […]
Au Gratin Potatoes with Ham
Au Gratin Potatoes with Ham is a rustic, creamy and cheesy potato dish that is perfect for a main meal or a side. My Au Gratin Potatoes with Ham is not only absolutely delicious but it’s a one pan meal. No dirtying up a bunch of dishes for this recipe. This is why Au Gratin […]
Bougie Deviled Eggs
These Bougie Deviled Eggs are the perfect side or appetizer to your next holiday party. They are a little bit spicy, a little salty, a little sweet but a lot of big taste! What are Bougie Deviled Eggs? My Bougie Deviled Eggs are a step above my regular Deviled Eggs. (and I think my […]
Mashed Potato Cakes
Mashed Potato Cakes are an easy and delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. As a side dish or appetizer, you are going to find it hard to eat just one. When I was younger, I remember my mom making Mashed Potato Cakes for dinner once in a while. As a child, I […]
Caesar Pasta Salad
Caesar Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful salad that would be perfect as a side salad or a main dish. Why Caesar Pasta Salad? There is a local restaurant chain that has Caesar Pasta Salad on its menu. It is one of my husband’s favorite restaurants, he loves their Philly Steak Sandwich w/ curly […]
Southern Potato Salad
Southern Potato Salad is a creamy and tangy side dish that is perfect for any holiday. There are so many varieties of potato salad; Classic, German, Loaded. . . I’ve made a potato salad with horseradish that was called Zippy and I make a Loaded Potato Salad for most Christmas dinners. BUT my favorite is […]
Broccoli & Cheese Casserole
If you have joined me and my family for Thanksgiving, you most likely have tried Broccoli & Cheese Casserole. I have had this side dish for Thanksgiving since I was a teenager and once I had hosted my first Thanksgiving Dinner, I have always had it on the menu. Of course, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole […]
Garlic Butter Spaghetti
Garlic Butter Spaghetti is one of those dishes that is just fulfilling. I mean, butter? Garlic? Pasta? And so absolutely quick to make. As fast as you can cook the pasta is as fast as your meal will be ready. This is my rendition to the classic dish Aglio e Olio. Instead of using olive […]
Macaroni Tuna Salad
I have been making Macaroni Tuna Salad for years. It’s very different from your typical mayonnaise based macaroni salad for a few reasons. It has cheese in it. Cubed cheddar cheese. Not only does it add flavor and texture but it also adds to the color of the salad. Remember, we eat with our eyes […]
Salsa Rice
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion…Isaiah 30:18a My family loves Mexican food. I probably fix some kind of Mexican dish at least once a week. Tacos (who doesn’t like tacos?), enchiladas, quesadillas and fajitas (I know, that’s more tex-mex, but still), burritos, taquitos…and […]