Category Archives: Side Dishes

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Posted on March 22, 2016 by HelenFern

Asparagus is a traditional Spring dish so it goes great for Easter.  Here is a super simple, full of flavor version – 

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Pancetta & Garlic Linguini

Posted on March 11, 2016 by HelenFern

Pasta week has come to an end.  And to finish off the list, here is a quick, delicious and really easy pasta.  Years ago, a friend from Italy taught me her mama’s garlic pasta recipe – just slicing up garlic, … Continue reading →

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Smokey Spinach Pesto Pasta

Posted on March 9, 2016 by HelenFern

It’s noodle week and here is another really good noodle recipe. You can use this sauce on any kind of pasta.  The smokiness of the cheese is subtle and the spinach is vibrant and sweet!  Today’s noodle dish is – … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Potato Cheese Soup

Posted on January 18, 2016 by HelenFern

It’s National Soup month!  A perfect time of year for a hot bowl of goodness!  The rest of the month will be soups that are simple enough for a week-night dinner!  And to start the parade – Grandpa’s Potato cheese … Continue reading →

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Pernil Asado and Puerto Rican Rice

Posted on December 18, 2015 by HelenFern

This crispy pork roast is a traditional Christmas dinner in Puerto Rico.  Roasted on high to crisp it first, then slow roasted for several hours, this roast just melts in your mouth.  Serve it with traditional rice – the two … Continue reading →

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