Tag: side dish

Rigatoni with Onions, Bacon and Peas

Whenever I’m in a mood for a light, cream based pasta, I whip up this rigatoni dish. You get the salty, savory flavors from uncured bacon and grated parmesan cheese and sweetness from onions and fresh peas. I first made this for a friend when I visited her in east […]

 

Charred Corn Salsa with Hatch Chiles

I confess that I discovered hatch chiles few years ago, when Whole Foods in my area started selling them. Ever since I bought my first batch and roasted them, I have been in love with these tasty chiles. They are an essential ingredient for my charred corn salsa, something I […]

 

Cheese Biscuits with Rosemary and Sundried Tomatoes

Savory, buttery biscuits are one of those hard to resist goodies for me. They are easy to make and perfect to have for breakfast, tea time, appetizer or as a side to your main dish. I make my biscuits full of Parmesan cheese, fresh Rosemary and bits of sweet sundried […]

 

Comfort Food for Chilly Days

Comfort food makes you warm and fuzzy inside no matter what day it is, but on cold chilly days, it makes you especially warm and fuzzy. I like to get cozy with a bowl of creamy, roasted bell peppers & tomato soup with some salty, crispy cheese & bacon toast. […]

 

Salads in Pyrex Bowls

Whenever I see Pyrex bowls, one with vintage patterns, I always think of a Japanese potato salad. When I was a child living in Japan, my grandmother would make me her delicious potato salad and put it in her Pyrex bowl. Unfortunately I don’t have her vintage Pyrex but I […]