This grape salad is one of my favorite side dishes. Why? Because it can also be considered a dessert. And we all know that the very best side dishes are ones that are so sweet and delectable that they could pass for desserts. This cool, refreshing dish would be perfect for a summer picnic! It … Continue reading
I’m gonna start this post by being totally honest with you…I made a really stupid mistake when cooking this recipe. Like…really stupid. However, cooking mistakes are totally NORMAL, so I’m not ashamed to admit it here on Normal Cooking. It also doesn’t hurt that even with my mistake, this meal still turned out AWESOME!!! Here’s … Continue reading
One week left to enter the Taco Rack giveaway! If you haven’t already entered, go to my shrimp tacos post and leave a comment. You could win a Taco Rack and Taco Servers, which is a $50 value! These are really useful kitchen gadgets so go get some free stuff! It’s been a while since I … Continue reading
Yesterday I posted the first recipe from our Valentine’s Dinner, Parmesan Orzo Pasta. Today’s post is about a second side dish, BLT Stuffed Tomatoes. Still to come from my Valentine’s Dinner Menu: Lobster Colorado and Chocolate Lava Cakes! These stuffed tomatoes are AWESOME. It’s basically a really unique and pretty way to serve a … Continue reading
This, ladies and gentlemen, was our Valentine’s Dinner (dessert, not pictured). I know, it’s been a few days since Valentine’s, but we waited to have this awesome dinner on Saturday so that we’d have ample time to prepare it and eat at a reasonable time. So really, I’m not late. Anyways! Over the next few … Continue reading
Happy New Year, Readers! I know it probably would’ve made more sense to make this list yesterday on New Year’s Eve….but oh well. I didn’t really have time to do it yesterday, so I’m doing it today on January 1st. I thought you might like to see all of my favorite recipes from 2012 collected … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! And yes, I know that Thanksgiving was yesterday, but who says you can’t celebrate an extra day? Especially when good food is involved? Yesterday we celebrated with my husband’s family and today we are celebrating with my family. More food!! For my husband’s family Thanksgiving, the hostess requested that … Continue reading
I’ve made cinnamon apples lots and lots of times. They make a great side dish, especially during the months of fall. This was my first time to make cinnamon pears, and I gotta say, I think I stumbled onto something great! In fact, my husband and I prefer the pears to the apples. These can … Continue reading
I love loaded potato skins. The combo of cheese, bacon, and potato is one that really can’t be beat. These are a classic, American appetizer enjoyed at bars and burger joints everywhere. Sadly, I usually refrain from eating them because, let’s face it, they’re not exactly a paragon of healthiness. However, on a … Continue reading
Last night we had a little dinner party at our house. I served Skinny Lasagna Alfredo and this broccoli salad. I’ve had many different types of broccoli salad, but I gotta say, this one is my all time favorite. Next time you want to make a salad, but you don’t want to do the same boring … Continue reading
This is a very refreshing dish! Seafood, to me, is one of the tastes of summer. Not that I don’t eat it year round (cuz I do), but it just makes me feel like I’m at the beach or something. Plus seafood is just so much lighter than other meats like steak and chicken. This … Continue reading
I’ve mentioned on the blog before that side dishes, for me, are usually an afterthought. I spend lots of time planning meals and browsing recipes for main dishes. But when it comes to the sides, I just heat up some canned veggies or a pack of Uncle Ben’s rice…anything that’s quick, brainless, and recipe-free. However, … Continue reading
If we took a survey and asked people to name their favorite comfort food, I’d bet mac n cheese would be at the top of the list. (That or maybe ice cream.) And there really is just something homey about gooey, cheesy, unhealthy goodness. Now for me, I grew up on the Kraft blue box … Continue reading
My love for Italian food has been well documented here on the blog. This is just another in a long list of dishes that make me remember why I love Italian food so much. The recipe has instructions for both the chicken and the pasta. They really do go wonderfully together, but you could certainly … Continue reading
Do you love baked potatoes? Me too. Don’t you hate that they have to bake for like an hour? Me too. Don’t you wish that there was a solution? There is! These made an excellent (and pretty) side dish. I love that crispiness on the outside with softness on the inside. Potatoes are … Continue reading
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