Category: Side Dishes

  • Salmon Two Ways and Very Simple Beets and Greens

    Salmon Two Ways and Very Simple Beets and Greens

    I bought a lovely large piece of salmon for dinner the other night. At the store, I also picked up a bunch of beets (greens attached) and a mix of wild rice. My mom had brought down some ripe mangoes and she had then picked what I fear is the last of my tomatoes so…

  • Collard Greens with Salt Pork or Ham

    Collard Greens with Salt Pork or Ham

    I’ve been playing more with greens lately. A few weeks ago I tried an updated version of greens cooked in chicken broth, which was quite good. Last night I went for the older style of cooking with some form of ham, from Mama Dip’s Kitchen. I’ve really liked a lot of the recipes in here.…

  • Zucchini and Sour Cream

    Zucchini and Sour Cream

    I’m growing zucchini this year and struggling to find some recipes we like other than zucchini bread. This was one was a hit with me and one child. The other didn’t care for it. You win some; you lose some. I used sour cream tonight because I had it, but I would have readily substituted…

  • Greens with a Little Flavor

    Greens with a Little Flavor

    I know the southern style of cooking greens involves a ham hock and tastes great. But what about when you don’t have a ham hock lying around (although I often do) and you still want something to do with your greens other than just steam them? Cook them in some chicken broth or chicken bouillon,…

  • Baked Tomatoes

    Baked Tomatoes

    I love fresh tomatoes. I do. But I do also like some variety now and then… The other night I tried a baked tomato recipe. The only hassle was having to skin the tomatoes, which I did by plunging them in boiling water for a minute or two, which loosens the skins up wonderfully. But…