Side Dish

Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Couscous Primavera

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Every mom is looking for ways to get some veg into the systems of her offspring. My Couscous Primavera does just that. It’s perfect for a light lunch or a side to any meat, fish or burger.  Zucchini, onion, peas and grape tomatoes are my star veggies in this dish. […]

Pasta, Side Dish

Lemon Risotto

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Lemon Risotto is one of my favorite sides, especially with fish. Feel free to omit the mascarpone if you can’t find it. But it does add a creamy dreaminess that is divine to the dish. While risotto is not a dish to be made when one is in a rush, […]

Main, Meat, Side Dish, Vegetables

Fancy Pants Pork Chops

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Grilled Pork Chops with Black Olive Tapenade and Roasted Summer Vegetables is the perfect dish to welcome in the warm weather. So many peeps love to fire up the grill – but for those of who cook inside such as yours truly – this can easily be done on your […]

Side Dish, Vegetables

Mashed Potato Perfection

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Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? No one. That’s who. But making them for a crowd can at times be a pain in the arse since you gotta get the dish all together right at the last minute. Thankfully, my girl Giada De Laurentiis totally has an amazing solution with her […]

Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Quick Ditalini and Plum Tomatoes

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Sometimes a dish with the quickness is just what you need. That’s how I feel about this Ditalini (Or Elbows) with Plum Tomatoes. It’s so fresh and can be eaten on its own as a light dinner or lunch or as a side. I add a bit of red pepper […]