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Pickled Veggie Potato Salad

I love sweet pickles in my potato salad but they are purposefully missing in this recipe. Instead I quickly pickled some shredded and cubed veggies with seasoned rice vinegar. It was such a fun and different way to enjoy one of my all-time favorite side dishes….the beloved potato salad. Pickled veggies adorn my sandwiches too, … Read More »»

Mango and Papaya Pasta Salad with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette

  Side dish week continues with this absolutely lovely Mango and Papaya Pasta Salad with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette. I have been dreaming up this salad for quite some time now. And mango and papaya are close to their peak this time of year so they are tasting beautiful at the moment.  I think every outdoor … Read More »»

Old Bay Cauliflower Salad

  Memorial Day Weekend is quickly approaching, which means grilling season will officially commence. I say that with a smirk as the Pacific Northwest has been plagued with rain for the past week-and-a-half. Come back sunshine!!! Anyway, I thought it would be fun to indulge in some side dishes that might be perfect for your … Read More »»

Steamed Artichokes with Garlic-Orange-Basil Cream Dipping Sauce

  Fresh artichokes. I love em’, but as a kid I always questioned why we were scraping the tiny amount of flesh off the leaves with our teeth. I felt it was just to eat the butter. Not that I had a problem with that. But the artichoke is a really healthy veggie, one artichoke … Read More »»

Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts

  These! Are they not gorgeous? I think they kind of scream summer in their own not-so-subtle way. They are certainly eye-catching on a platter together. There is something about puff pastry. It has this way of making everything so darn cute, elegant and fancy all at the same time. If you have never used … Read More »»

Favorites From The Past

Chipotle Beef Tostadas

Happy Father’s Day to all the fabulous Father’s out there.  My own Dad loved Mexican food, so I know he would have loved these tostadas.  Growing up we always went out to dinner on Sunday nights…90% of the time it was Mexican food. I truly miss the availability of good Mexican food we had in … Read More »»

Huevos Rancheros Salad

I think Mexican food is one of my all time favorites. Growing up in Southern California, the availability of “good” Mexican food was not hard to find, it was everywhere. I have so many old favorite places that served everything from Tex-Mex cuisine to more authentic regional Mexican cooking. I do miss those places. Badly. … Read More »»

Savory Mexican Cornbread

If you are planning a Cinco de Mayo feast, you are going to need a satisfying side dish to accompany your meal. A Savory Mexican Cornbread is the perfect canvas for sopping up the sauce.  And for those of you who can’t have your food touching (you know who you are) it’s okay to keep it … Read More »»

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