Category Archives: Side Dish

Thai Shrimp With Crunchy Asian Coleslaw. New Music From Coin.

Q: Why wouldn’t the shrimp share his treasure? A: Because he was a little shellfish. This is a light, fresh tasting meal full of all sorts of Asian flavors. I loved the shrimp in its coconut sauce with just a … Continue reading

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Garlic, Ginger And Soy Baked Chicken Thighs With Kimchijeon Brei. Blackjackers Playing Loud.

I laugh every time. Today’s post was last night’s dinner. I had been wanting to try the Garlic, Ginger And Soy Baked Chicken Thigh recipe, which has all my favorite Asian flavors. I also saw this Matzoh Brei recipe variation … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Country Beef Short Ribs With Gorgonzola Polenta. Working My Air Guitar To City Yelps.

I don’t care if those are fake sound effects, it is still a funny video. I always forget how good beef short ribs are. They are exceedingly good here in this super easy slow cooker dish. The combination of the … Continue reading

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Maple-Dijon Glazed ‘Man-Pleasing’ Chicken With Saffron, Pistachio and Mixed Herb Rice

I saw this chicken recipe while surfing around the internet. “Man-Pleasing”. That had me intrigued. Witty In The City said that a man she served it to said this of the recipe: “So Good it Can’t Be Described, Explosion on … Continue reading

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Salmon Cakes With Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce And Herbed Basmati Rice. Funky Friends In The Kitchen.

Just because: Ah, I loveee me some Breaking Bad. I’m also quite smitten with last night’s dinner, which is today’s post. Who knew Salmon Cakes could be so good? Well, these are extremely good. They’re packed with Asian flavor and … Continue reading

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Crispy Mustard-Roasted Chicken. Crispy English Potatoes. Crispy Roasted Kale.

There are two crisps walking down the road and suddenly a car pulls up and says “Do you want a lift?” So the two crisps look at each other and one of them says “No thanks mate, we’re Walkers.” Today’s … Continue reading

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Risotto With Oven Dried Tomatoes And Green Veg Sauté. Cool Ukulele Music From Sparrow.

I could watch this all day. Seriously. Something about Star Wars’ characters taken out of context, especially with their new Disney BFFs, always makes me laugh. I have a love/hate relationship with risotto. I first had it in a restaurant … Continue reading

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Classic Bread Sauce. Rich Gravy. Spiced Cranberry Sauce. Lonely Drifter Karen.

Is your turkey feeling lonely? Here are some sauce recipes to go along with a turkey or roast chicken dinner. If you have never tried bread sauce, give it a go. I first had it when my husband made some … Continue reading

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Turkey Side Dishes. Some Ideas For Thanksgiving Or Any Holiday Feast.

Turkey season has arrived. If you are looking for a few different side dishes to try, these are some that I really like. I almost always serve brussels sprouts when I make a turkey. This Brussels Sprout Gratin is packed … Continue reading

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French Bistro Steaks with Provençal Butter. Herb & Olive Potatoes With Feta.

Just saw this. Sooooo crazy. This menu is ace for the meat and potato lover. It’s fast. It is all at once casual and elegant. It’s Provençal butter melting into tender, grilled beef nestled up to lemony, tender potatoes tossed … Continue reading

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