Side Dish

Baked Ricotta and Giveaway

May 13, 2013

I came upon this recipe via David Leite at Leite’s Culinaria. He was showcasing this recipe from the cookbook Four Seasons: A Year of Italian Food written by Manuela Darling-Gansser. I knew immediately after reading the ingredients that I wanted to try this Baked Ricotta. It’s like lasagna without the noodles and sauce. I served it along [...]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts Slaw

February 25, 2013

Me and the hubs went out to dinner a few weekends ago at a new restaurant that opened up here in Downtown Cincinnati called Metropole. Metropole’s menu revolves around a custom-built wood-burning fireplace, emphasizing the city’s European roots and celebrating the region’s local farming and sustainable agriculture. There is a HUGE wood burning fireplace in [...]

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Spicy Deviled Eggs

November 26, 2012

When you have backyard chickens you eat a lot of eggs. I am sure that you have figured out by now that I love to bake, so I always use up a bunch of eggs whipped into my desserts, but I am always looking for other ways to use up the extras. I came across [...]

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Mashed Sweet Potato with Bourbon Glaze

November 20, 2012

If you want to serve the best Mashed Sweet Potatoes and be the hero at your Thanksgiving dinner table, this is the recipe for you. I hosted a Thanksgiving Party last weekend and came up with this doozy of a dish and it was a huge hit. It was the number one most requested recipe! [...]

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Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds

November 19, 2012

I hosted a party last Saturday for our friends and family to show them how thankful we are for them during this Thanksgiving season. Each year when I throw this party I serve up the traditional Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings, but I try to come up with a new twist on the side [...]

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How to Make Perfect Cranberry Sauce

November 13, 2012

Here is my confession, I am not a fan of Cranberry Sauce, but my father, husband, son and friends love the stuff. They all say that this is the best and I always get requests for the recipe. I think the port and zest give it just enough zing. 1/2 cup ruby port 3/4 cup [...]

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Holiday Green Beans

November 12, 2012

Did your Mom serve green bean casserole on Thanksgiving? You know that dish that is loaded with cream of mushroom soup and topped with crispy onion straws? Mine did and can I say YUCK! I know its a classic favorite, but I have the perfect over the top yummy, healthier Holiday Green Bean Casserole Redo for [...]

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Broccoli Feta Fritters

September 24, 2012

We eat a lot of Broccoli in our house. Jacob has been complaining about it, so I tried to come up with a new way to feed it to him without him feeling like his mom is making him eat his Broccoli. Broccoli is such a nutritional superstar that I want to make sure we [...]

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Orzo Salad with Beets & Blue Cheese

August 8, 2012

I will be stating up front that my family told me not to post this recipe. Both of my guys said it was “gross”. I on the other hand said it was “delicious”. Why the discord? One word, Beets. Need I say more? If you like beets, this will be your new favorite way [...]

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Spicy Corn Succotash

July 18, 2012

Corn Succotash with grilled Pork Chop @ ahealthylifeforme.com-2

I have been patiently waiting for the summer corn to make it to the farmers market. With the drought happening across the U.S.what showed up was small, but still just as delicious as any first ear of summer corn can be! This dish is sweet, spicy and creamy. Something for everyone. It is great as [...]

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Grilled Eggplant with Mozzarella

April 30, 2012

When you serve it to them don’t tell them it was this easy! It will be our little secret!! 1 Eggplant, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 Fresh Campana Mozzarella Ball 1 cup of Marinara Sauce Basil Leaves Salt & Pepper Olive oil Preheat Grill to medium-high heat. Place Eggplant slices on plate lined with paper towel [...]

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Grilled Asparagus and Onion with Balsamic and Blue Cheese

April 27, 2012

This tastes so good you won’t believe it is good for you! The figs, sweet onion and blue cheese, OH-MY! I always serve this with a steak or a chop, you definitely need something big & bold to accompany something so sweet & savory! 1 pound of asparagus, trimmed 1 medium sweet yellow onion, trimmed [...]