Category Archives: Side

Garlic parmesan baked french fries

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

As a kid there was only one type of potato I would eat: Arby’s curly fries. And that was because they could barely be called potatoes. To me, a carb-a-holic and veggie-phobic, potatoes were lumped in with peas and carrots … Continue reading

Filed under Side

Roasted brussel sprouts

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

You know what I hate about brussel sprouts? They’re simply too damn sexy for their own good. I mean, look at this: And this: It’s like they’re teasing me on purpose What’s crazy is that I only started eating green … Continue reading

Filed under Side

Happy anniversary Dash and a Pinch! (Part 2 of 3)

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

My next item to recreate from last year’s failed first posts was the grilled corn. When I made this last year, it was my first time attempting to cook corn on the grill. I had no clue what I was … Continue reading

Filed under Side

Spicy grilled pineapple salsa

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

Have you ever grilled a pineapple? No? Well you’re missing out. This weird looking fruit was one of the only naturally grown things I would eat as a child (next to grapes and bananas), and using them in this spicy … Continue reading

Filed under Side

Grilled lamb chops with tangerine-rosemary rub and grilled vegetables

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

As weird as it is, Spring seems to be upon us in western NY. With temperatures in the 60′s and 70′s this past week and daylight savings time giving us an extra hour of light at the end of the … Continue reading

Filed under Entrée, Side

Bacon wrapped asparagus bundles

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

Ah, the beauty of bacon wrapped vegetables. Some may think that the bitterness of asparagus might not be a good match for the fatty, juicy goodness of bacon, but they would be wrong. So very, very wrong. The wonderful thing … Continue reading

Filed under Side

Comfort food broccoli casserole

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

  This is another “I can’t believe this isn’t terrible for me!” recipe, from my healthy and indulgent cookbook. Broccoli casserole is a standard comfort food side dish, but it’s typically made with cream, mayonaise, miracle whip and unhealthy amounts … Continue reading

Filed under Side

German food part 2: spaetzle dumplings

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

I’ll be honest with you folks, I have no idea if these turned out correctly. But they were fun and easy to make, and they tasted good so gosh darn it, I’m posting them.

Filed under Side

German food part 1: hot German potato salad

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

I dont know much about German food (or German culture in general), and what I do know is limited mostly to stereotypes: But I’m always open to trying new foods, so when I was at Disney we ate at Biergarten. … Continue reading

Filed under Side

Failure to rise: my misadventures in baking

FacebookPinterestRedditTwitterStumbleUponDiggEmailBookmark/FavoritesShare

So, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Sarah is such a great cook! She’s really stepped up her game since she started this blog, and she has created some delicious meals. Also, she’s so pretty and talented and funny!” To which … Continue reading

Filed under Dessert, Side