Category Archives: Side Dishes

German Potato Salad

Posted on June 27, 2016 by HelenFern

Potato salad is a staple for summer barbeques.  I usually make the mayonnaise based type, but my husband likes the warm, bacony German style – So this is what I put together…

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Sweet Potato or Yam?

Posted on June 10, 2016 by HelenFern

What is the difference?  Sweet Potato or Yam?  I started this post ready to tell you those darker tubers are yams, not sweet potatoes.  But I learned something – I was wrong!

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Crispy, Golden Onion Rings

Posted on June 1, 2016 by HelenFern

I’m on a deep fry kick – and I was craving onion rings!  These came out crunchy and salty and so good!!  Be sure to make extra so there are some left when it’s time to serve the family.

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Pasta of the Month – Penne with Carbonara Style Vodka Sauce

Posted on May 16, 2016 by HelenFern

I love pasta – any kind of pasta! Who doesn’t like pasta?  It’s eaten all over the world in some form or another.  Noodles are pasta, but not all pasta is a noodle!   Merriam-Webster (you know, those word experts?) tell … Continue reading →

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Wine& Garlic Chicken with Black & White Rice

Posted on April 6, 2016 by HelenFern

Succulent grilled chicken nesting on earthy black and basmati rice – Topped with a wine sauce that will tantalize your mouth – and it’s easy!

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