Side Dishes

I DID IT! I cannot tell you how, but I finally got David to taste my sweet potato casserole!! “Sweet Dirt” — that is David’s interpretation of sweet potatoes tastes like. It has taken me 20 years to get him to try this casserole. You […]

Roasted acorn squash may not have been part of my mama’s fall kitchen table. Nor did it make an appearance at the Matthews’ house on Thanksgiving Day. However, this recipe is one that I discovered recently and would like to share with you. This recipe […]

Today, for Meatless Monday, I am excited to reshare a recipe for a Butternut Squash and Beet Tart with you. David tried to rename it “BeetNut Tart”, but I figured that might scare off some folks. This unique tart begins with a flaky puff pastry […]

This post is in memory of my dear friend Elizabeth Bond Brinster.  With all the summer heat still lurking around the mountain, it’s hard to think about pumpkin recipes, soups, stews and chili. So today, I’m sharing this recipe for Bacon Avocado Pasta.  Bow-tie pasta […]

If you love Greek food as much as David and I do, you will love this Skillet Spinach Pie. This recipe is inspired by the Greek pastry called Spanakopita. Spanakopita or spinach pie is a popular Greek pastry in which a cheesy spinach filling wrapped […]

These grilled potato wedges are hot and coming at ya straight from the grill! They are smoky and crisp on the outside, and fluffy and creamy on the inside. The perfect side dish on a warm summer night to anything you already have on the […]

If you love dill pickles, listen up! You’re gonna love these small-batch easy refrigerator dill pickles! There is no canning involved, which means there is no jar sterilizing or special canning equipment required. All you have to do is cut the cucumbers, place them in […]

Craving something sweet? This easy summer fruit salad is a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy snack. Not to mention there’s nothing better than a bowl full of vibrant juicy summer fruit on a hot summer day.  This easy summer fruit salad was […]