• Green Bean Bundles

    Green Bean Bundles have been one of the staple side dishes on my sister’s holiday table for a number of years.  As a child, my mother fixed green beans by cooking them for a long time with ham, bacon or new potatoes.  While I happen to really love them that way, this recipe gives a …

  • Best Broccoli Rice Casserole Ever

    If you are looking at broccoli rice casserole recipes, you will find dozens of variations of a basic recipe.  I like most any one of them, but here is my absolute, hands down, favorite broccoli casserole in the whole world!  It has been on the menu of every special holiday in my family as long …

  • Cheddar Parmesan Potatoes

      When your vegetable dish has potatoes and cheese in it, what’s not to love?  I made meatloaf to serve this with, but I think it would be especially good served with ham or pork chops.  This potato recipe would also be great to take to a potluck dinner since it can be made ahead …

  • Haricots Verts

      This quick and simple recipe with the fun and fancy name accompanied our French Feast about a week ago. They were so good with our buttery lyonnaise potatoes. Simple and delicious!     Haricots Verts Ingredients: 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed (the long, thin variety) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced …