Great Grandma Inga’s Potato Salad

My Great Grandma Inga’s Potato Salad is fluffy, light, and so tangy! The sauce is made from whisking cooked eggs with a few additional ingredients, and folding in whipped cream. Absolutely irresistible!  My Great Grandma Inga’s Potato Salad was first featured in my Kitchen Memoir series, in my Mother’s story. Check it out here, along with other delicious family recipes. RECIPE COMING SOON! RECIPE COMINGRead more ->

Plant Family Potato Salad

The ultimate potato salad! Perfectly tender yellow potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and celery are tossed in a tangy dressing. The perfect side dish for summer! This Plant Family Potato Salad was featured first in my Kitchen Memoirs series, dedicated to my Mother. Head on over to her story for more delicious recipes!   Tried this recipe for Plant Family Potato Salad and loved it? Use theRead more ->

Roasted Asparagus with Lemony Breadcrumbs

This Roasted Asparagus with Lemony Breadcrumbs is the perfect side dish for Spring! The asparagus is roasted yet crisp and topped with lemony crunchy breadcrumbs. Perfect served with Engagement Roast Chicken, Sweet and Smky Grilled Salmon, or that Easter Ham! Eating Seasonally I like to eat fruits and vegetables when they’re “in season”, meaning they’re readily available, and take fewer resources to get in to my kitchen.Read more ->

Kaylee’s Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian Noodle Salad combines brown rice noodles, crunchy veg, bright herbs, and a zippy Asian vinaigrette. Delicious for lunch or dinner! I featured this recipe from my friend, Kaylee, in my February Kitchen Memoirs story. I share some tasty stories about our friendship, and how food has defined so many pivotal moments in our lives. The Recipes Along with this Asian Noodle Salad, IRead more ->

Marinated Sesame Cucumbers

A jar of cucumbers being poured with sesame oil

These Marinated Sesame Cucumbers are light, crunchy, and the perfect topping on an Asian Noodle Salad! Sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and Aminos season these simple refrigerator pickles. I featured the recipe for these Marinated Sesame Cucumbers in my February Kitchen Memoirs story about my dear friend, Kaylee. These “quick pickles” are perfect on top of an Asian Noodle Salad, tossed in to a veggieRead more ->

Lightened Up Creamy Mashed Potatoes

a bowl of Mashed Potatoes with melted butter

These Lightened Up Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the perfect whipped potato recipe! Using a few smart substitutes, you’ll never miss all the extra calories. Light, creamy, and delicious! I don’t trust people who don’t like mashed potatoes. There. I said it. And it’s the stone cold truth. I mean really, who doesn’t like mashed potatoes?! They’re the perfect base to serve roasted meats, roasted veg,Read more ->

Wild Rice Pilaf with Apples

Wild Rice Pilaf with Apples is a satisfying side dish packed with fall flavor! Apples are roasted with the rice, lending a sweetness to the already nutty rice. Topped with rosemary and walnuts, this side dish recipe checks all the boxes. Perfect served with your favorite protein and roasted vegetable, or as a base for a cozy roast. Did you know that wild rice isRead more ->

Au Gratin Parsnips

These Au Gratin Parsnips are a modern take on a classic recipe! Parsnips are layered with creamy gruyere cheese and baked to golden perfection in a sage cream sauce. An absolutely delicious side dish recipe to serve alongside roasted chicken, steak, or roast beef! Let’s talk about parsnips. I know, I know. It’s so sexy I might as well list a disclaimer for this article,Read more ->

Brown Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

These Brown Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes are as delicious as they are pretty! Potatoes are sliced hasselback style, covered in brown butter, and roasted to perfection. Served with all of your favorite toppings, this recipe is a crowd pleasing side dish for any gathering! Few things are as satisfying as creating edible ART, as illustrated here with these Brown Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. Additionally, nothingRead more ->

Brown Sugar Acorn Squash Wedges

These Brown Sugar Acorn Squash Wedges are a delicious and simple way to enjoy fall’s abundance. Roasted with just a handful of ingredients, this side dish recipe is an easy go-to on your busiest weeknights. When nostalgia hits, I reach for acorn squash. Growing up, this recipe was a staple on our dinner table. Rather than wedges though, my mom would serve us each ourRead more ->