Month: August 2022

Salsa

Salsa

Whether for dipping chips or topping your tacos or eggs, salsa is a great way to add flavor to any dish. If you want to make just a small amount for a party Pico de Gallo is probably the better recipe, but if you have 

Italian Green Beans

Italian Green Beans

This is a great side dish for Italian meals, especially when fresh green beans are in season. This adds texture and flavor to the green beans so that it compliments your Italian entree.You can make this with fresh, frozen or canned green beans but fresh 

Calico Beans

Calico Beans

This is a great side dish to make with BBQ meats, or add some cooked sausage or leftover pulled pork and make it a complete meal. This recipe originally comes from Meathead Goldwyn’s Amazing Ribs, and I’ve made a few tweaks to it since then.

Meat Chopper

Meat Chopper

A practical tool with a practical name. When you’re browning ground beef or sausage, this is a great way to break it up into small pieces. Sue got this one from Pampered Chef, but they are also available from several manufacturers on Amazon – here’s 

Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

When you have basil and you have tomatoes, this is a great combination. First, you make the Pesto with the Basil, then you make the pasta, and you roast the tomatoes. Put them altogether and you have a delicious side dish to go with steaks,