Category: Sides

Garlic Asparagus

Mike apparently loves asparagus.  I never knew this because we never really ate it.  I never knew how to cook it.  We tried grilling it (this turned out terrible).  We tried boiling...

Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

The aromatic scent of Rosemary, combined with a nice rich bread texture creates a magnificent appetizer that goes great with olive oil and balsamic vinegar that pairs wonderfully with pasta. Pictured below with...

Homemade Flour Tortillas

When I was in Washington D.C. last time, I went to Chevy’s. They had a stand in which they were freshly making their own tortillas. We took a shot at making our...

Columbian Coconut Rice

  I had some coconut milk leftover after making a few other dishes.  I wasn’t sure what to do with the rest of it since I don’t make very many dishes that...

Honey-Glazed Drop Biscuits

I don’t really bake.  I’ve never liked baking, and after the Monkey Bread incident, I’ve avoided baking.  Plus Mike doesn’t want me to use his KitchenAid Mixer. I was supposed to bring an...

Cauliflower Rice

I’d seen a number of recipes for “Cauliflower Rice”, but was always afraid to try it.  I know that white rice is not healthy, and this could potentially be a substitute for...

Tomato Basil Risotto

I love risotto. I love all kinds of risotto. It’s probably my favorite dish. However, it’s not very healthy because most risotto dishes use heavy cream. As a result, I try not...

Homemade Rice-A-Roni

I used to love eating Rice-A-Roni.  They are just full of salty goodness.  My favorite kind was the cheesy four cheese flavor.  This flavor didn’t require milk, which I often didn’t have...