After having this salad at a holiday potluck, I thought it was so good and such a welcome alternative to […]
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By beranmchsi.com Posted on
18 January, 2012 – 8:27 am
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Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Recipes, Salads, Sides
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Also tagged chopped salad, cooking, food, fresh ingredients, main dishes, recipe, salads
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It’s January, the time to shift gears after a season of holiday dinners and treats and plan some lighter meals. […]
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By beranmchsi.com Posted on
9 January, 2012 – 10:05 pm
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Posted in Main dishes, Recipes, Salads, Sides
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Also tagged comfort food, cooking, food, fresh ingredients, gluten-free, main dishes, recipe, salads
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Polenta can be a versatile change-of-pace side dish. Top it with tomato-meat sauce or other sauce or, as in the […]
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By beranmchsi.com Posted on
6 December, 2011 – 3:29 pm
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Posted in Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides
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Also tagged comfort food, cooking, fall, food, fresh ingredients, gluten-free, main dishes, menus, polenta, recipe, root vegetables, vegetarian
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Risotto (riss-oh-toh) is an Italian-style preparation of rice cooked in broth. It’s wonderfully starchy and creamy and comforting, and it’s […]
The waitress pulled a chair up to our table and chattered breezily as she wrote out the ingredients for the […]
My mother-in-law was a Minnesota farm wife who year after year cheerfully and tirelessly fed her large family and guests […]
Serve fish tacos with attractive, brightly flavored arroz verde (green rice) on the side. For convenient preparation, the fish and rice are baked in the oven.
By Eileen R. Beran Posted on
10 May, 2011 – 10:14 am
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Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments, Sides
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Also tagged Cinco de Mayo, condiment, cooking, food, gluten-free, main dishes, menus, recipe
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This rich, satisfying, and simple corn pudding is a crowd-pleasing side dish with ham.
For a festive spring get-together or Easter Sunday dinner, leg of lamb is an easy and delicious main dish. This menu features a rosemary, garlic, and salt-rubbed lamb; glazed carrots; and mashed potatoes with wilted dark greens.
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By Eileen R. Beran Posted on
12 April, 2011 – 9:57 am
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Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides
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Also tagged cooking, Easter food, food, gluten-free, holiday food, main dishes, menus, recipe
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With this post I hope to inspire you to make your own salad dressings. Homemade dressings are flavorful and fresh and can add variety and interest to greens so they won’t be just a healthy obligation but something you’ll look forward to.
By Eileen R. Beran Posted on
8 March, 2011 – 1:50 pm
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Posted in Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments, Sides
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Also tagged condiment, cooking, economical food, food, gluten-free, main dishes, menus, recipe, salad dressing, salad dressings
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This quinoa recipe makes a delicious healthy yet festive (and gluten-free) holiday side dish. The mild flavor and satisfying heartiness of quinoa are pleasantly surprising.
By Eileen R. Beran Posted on
21 December, 2010 – 10:05 am
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Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides
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Also tagged Christmas food, comfort food, cooking, fall, food, gluten-free, holiday food, menus, quinoa, recipe, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving food
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This is a wonderful grown-ups’ Thanksgiving dish. Make the sweet potatoes with marshmallows for the kids.
