This week, we are going with a little Cajun Mexican Fusion. You will need today's recipe to complete Thursday's dish. 4 ripe avocados,...

Everyone has their own version of pasta salad. I have shared a few with you myself. Here's one that doesn't contain any meats. 1/3 cup...

With grilling time in full swing, here's a couple of side dishes this week. Let's start with one that is "grilled." 2 ears yellow corn in...

I love roasted potatoes. Just peel, quarter, season, and throw them in the oven. You can then concentrate on your main dish. If you wish,...

Main dishes do not make a meal. You need the side dishes to make things complete. Here are a couple to add to your next meal. 2 cups...

Risotto is like jambalaya as there are almost unlimited ingredients you can use in them. This one contains no meat. 6 tablespoons butter...

With a name like Centola, you know I have Italian blood running through me. This week, here are a couple of Italian inspired side dishes....

Artichokes were a favorite of my mom's. With this weeks post falling on a sister's and brother's birthdays, I figured I would keep this...

I know there are many people who don't like making fresh pasta. Whatever your reason is, here's a homemade ravioli that will change your...

Does bacon make everything taste better? Try this recipe and see if it elevates rice. 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 1/2 cups brown...

How about a couple of ways to jazz up your rice this week? These are great as a side with any dish. 1 3/4 cups water 2 teaspoons lemon...

This week, I am sharing an entree and side. Here's the recipe for the rice 2 cups water 1 cup popcorn rice 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2...

Here's a great way to serve sweet potatoes to a large group. People will be amazed at your presentation of ordinary sweet potatoes. 1/2...

Let's continue this week with some side dishes for your Christmas dinner. Here's another different dressing. 6 strips thick-cut bacon,...

After andouille, Italian sausage is my second favorite. Here's a dressing featuring Italian sausage. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup...

This week, I want to share a couple of bread dressings for you dinner table. The first one is a basic one that you came make your own. 2...

This week, you will have to make today's recipe to use for Thursday's. It's another version of Shrimp and Grits. Here are the grits. 4...

Mushrooms make a great meat replacement. Here's a couple of recipes that highlight mushrooms. 2 large baked russet potatoes 1 medium...

This week, I want to expand on last week's cane syrup recipe. I always use Steen's Cane Syrup 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup cane syrup 1...

Now that the weather has cooled off, we can spend more time in the kitchen. Lets look at a couple of baking recipes this week. 1...