Italian Fried Chicken Pasta Salad

I created this recipe several years ago as a simple-to-prepare Italian-style main dish or side salad. The colors make it very appealing, and the flavors are an excellent combination. 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained, Read More …

Low Fat Black Bean and Orzo Salad

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained or 4 cups freshly cooked black beans 1 sliced ripe olives, drained 2 medium tomato, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons olive oil, or Read More …

Avery Island Barbecue Sauce

This classic spicy barbecue sauce has a mellow, rich flavor that is marvelous with just about anything you’d care to grill. Serve additional sauce on the side. 2 tablespoons Butter Or Margarine 1 cup Chopped Onion 1/2 cup Chopped Celery Read More …

Roast Leg of Lamb with Cranberry Vanilla Wine Sauce

Roast baby potatoes, small onions, squash, Brussels sprouts or baby artichokes for the last 45 minutes of cooking the lamb for a delicious and very easy side dish. 1 leg of lamb, rolled if desired salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Read More …

Devilish Piggy Wings

Many stores carry a variety of Cajun blends, or create your family’s favorite. A tasty appetizer or tailgating dish. Be sure to have Blue cheese dressing and celery sticks to serve along side. 1 pound ribs, cut into 1-rib portions, Read More …

Pho

Pho (rhymes with “duh”) is the national soup of Vietnam and one of the most popular Asian noodle soups in America. Originally just a boiled beef and noodle soup, it has evolved over the years. Now it comes in chicken, Read More …

Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil

While associated with New York’s celebrated Park Avenue Cafe, Chef David Burke developed Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil – one of the most popular items on the menu. It is served as a side dish or under a poached or Read More …

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Vegetables in Sweet Potato Cream

Chef Paul Prudhomme learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests in his food. Prudhomme recommends a great spring recipe for vegetarians to try that is Read More …

Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese

Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …

Calabacitas Rellenas (Stuffed Zucchini Squash)

This hearty vegetarian dish. Serve it as an entree with a salad, Arroz Blanco, and Frijoles Refritos, or as a side dish for poultry or grilled meats. 6 large zucchini squash 2 cups fresh corn kernels cut from the cob Read More …

Grilled Greek Lamb Souvlaki

Tender char-grilled seasoned Lamb Souvlaki Skewers with red capsicum/bell pepper pieces and red onion; served with a garlicky yogurt dip, a refreshing Greek side salad and warmed flatbreads. Souvlaki Skewers: 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Olive Oil 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, Read More …

Hasselback Herbed Garlic Butter Sweet Potatoes

Hasselback Herbed Garlic Butter Sweet Potatoes Unbelievably versatile, hasselback sweet potatoes can be served with absolutely anything — as a side or as a main on their own. Crispy on the outside and fork-tender on the inside, this is one Read More …

Spice-Crusted Roast Salmon with Ginger Beets

This simple, festive treatment for a whole side of salmon is an easy way to feed a crowd with style. You can substitute a mix of peppercorns (green, white, pink and black—sometimes called rainbow peppercorns) for the black and pink Read More …

Molasses Barbecue Beans

A family favorite that is really good and very easy to make. This barbecued bean recipe makes a terrific side dish for any picnic or barbecue and draws raves from everyone. It’s a great summer-time dish that is prepared on Read More …

Fresh Caprese Vegetable Kabobs

This is a beautiful appetizer dish or side dish. It’s great for potlucks and it always gets lots of compliments. The key is to use the freshest of ingredients. I buy the fresh basil and tomatoes from my farmer’s market Read More …

Gorgonzola Sauce

Excellent thick sauce for fillet, chicken or seafood (shrimp or scallops). Serve on-the-side or on-top of food. Use large portions for sauce lovers and small portions for others who simply just want the flavor. Has a very strong and delicious Read More …

Gorgonzola and Dried Cherry Salad

This simple combination of leafy green lettuce, sweet red onion, sliced apples, roasted pecans and dried cherries tossed in raspberry vinaigrette can serve as a main lunch entrée or on the side in a more extravagant meal. 1/4 cup extra Read More …

Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds

Serve these green beans on a large platter with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. They make a great side dish for holiday meals as well as roasted fish or grilled shrimp. Salt and pepper; to Read More …

Butternut Squash with Wilted Spinach and Blue Cheese

With its beautiful colors and pleasing balance of textures and flavors, this dish is bound to become one of your most requested recipes. Serve it either as a first course or a side dish to a fall or winter meal. Read More …

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Vegetables in Sweet Potato Cream

Chef Paul Prudhomme learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests in his food. Prudhomme recommends a great spring recipe for vegetarians to try that is Read More …

Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese

Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …

Calabacitas Rellenas (Stuffed Zucchini Squash)

This hearty vegetarian dish. Serve it as an entree with a salad, Arroz Blanco, and Frijoles Refritos, or as a side dish for poultry or grilled meats. 6 large zucchini squash 2 cups fresh corn kernels cut from the cob Read More …

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Vegetables in Sweet Potato Cream

Chef Paul Prudhomme learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests in his food. Prudhomme recommends a great spring recipe for vegetarians to try that is Read More …

Roasted Fresh California Asparagus with Pecorino Romano Cheese

Low on labor and high on flavor, this simple but savory preparation works equally well as an appetizer or a side dish. When you serve California asparagus, your customers know you care about quality, which will translate into better profit Read More …

Calabacitas Rellenas (Stuffed Zucchini Squash)

This hearty vegetarian dish. Serve it as an entree with a salad, Arroz Blanco, and Frijoles Refritos, or as a side dish for poultry or grilled meats. 6 large zucchini squash 2 cups fresh corn kernels cut from the cob Read More …