SIDE DISH

Skillet Green Bean Casserole

Skillet Green Bean Casserole

This Skillet Green Bean “Casserole” is quicker to assemble than a traditional fresh green bean casserole and uses only one pan! When you make traditional green bean casserole, it usually requires multiple pots, pans, and even a casserole dish. With this recipe, there’s no need…

Korean Cole Slaw

Korean Cole Slaw

I’m still waiting for spring to arrive in Chicago, but at least hailstorms in April have been interesting!  I was pretty excited when we filmed this video because it was during a fluke warmer week, and that made me anticipate the idea of frolicking outside again. All…

Classic Broccoli Salad

Classic Broccoli Salad

I first had a taste of this simple yet WONDERFUL broccoli salad at an all-you-can-eat salad buffet restaurant called Souplantation back when we lived in California.  Here in Chicago, it’s called Sweet Tomatoes.  It was like a lightbulb went off in my head and I couldn’t…

Thanksgiving Dinner for Two

Thanksgiving Dinner for Two

Making a Thanksgiving dinner for two sounds daunting and not worth the effort, right?  It’s hard to imagine wanting to put in the energy to make a million side dishes, or roast a whole turkey for just two people.  And yet you still want those…

Pan Fried Squished Potatoes

Pan Fried Squished Potatoes

Baby potatoes are so cute.  I just want to squish them.  And so I do.  The only downside about making potatoes this way is that you have to use both a pot and a pan for one side dish.  You know me, I normally try…

Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Chili

Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Chili

So I wish I could be posting a “how to roast a turkey” entry for you, but this year, I’m not cooking for Thanksgiving at all!  So instead, I leave you with a simple side dish that you could use to mix up the old…