Asparagus is in season so it’s time to breakout those delicious recipes. I’m always looking for different ideas to entertain family and friends. This asparagus pesto is great for crostinis, where the toppings can be endless. Leftovers of the pesto were used to toss with pasta. This recipe will be sure to please all those…
Tag: Sensational Sides
Napa cabbage, Mango and Bacon Salad
Even though it’s still a little cold out there it doesn’t stop us from having a delicious salad. Salads are so versatile you can add pretty much anything you desire. This one is super easy and refreshing with a hint of sweetness from the mangos and orange juice dressing. I hope you enjoy. Ingredients: 1 head…
Red Lentil Pasta Salad
Memorial Day is just a couple of weeks away, which means BBQ season is in full swing. One of the most popular sides at a BBQ are those delicious pasta salads. The ideas of what to create for a pasta salad are endless. I personally love adding fresh herbs to mine. It makes for added freshness and taste. To…
Cheesy Zucchini and Summer Squash
Let’s get cheesy with zucchini and summer squash. Tis the season for vegetables that keep on giving. We plant zucchini, and it’s one of those vegetables that we end up with so much. This recipe is a great side dish to any meat or poultry platter. It gets even better when you add some Gruyere cheese, which…
Peas that Please
Peas are not in a lot of people’s forte. It just seems very plain with nothing too crazy about it; So people tend to keep passing it on at the table. I think with this recipe you will want to give it a try; not once, but twice. These peas are perfect for any special…
Grilled Pineapple spinach salad
I’m excited to be part of the Food Network dish series called “Sensational Sides.” In this post I wanted to share a delicious green salad with grilled pineapple. Adding fruits to the salad gives it that extra delicious flavor. This is great as a side or for a main course. Try grilling different fruits and…