Category Archives: Side Dishes

Side dishes for all-occasions.

Sauteed Vegetables #SundaySupper

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Ellen Folkman

Budget friendly dishes are always welcomed but especially around the holidays when it seems like we are spending more money. This recipe I developed for sautéed vegetables using squash and zucchini won’t break the bank but at the same time, … Continue reading →

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Creamy Coleslaw

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Ellen Folkman

More than just a colorful side dish. This creamy coleslaw is a delicious accompaniment to just about any summer dish. Although it does have both sour cream and mayonnaise and must be kept cold, this is perfect alongside hot dogs … Continue reading →

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Homemade Chinese Takeout – Beef and Broccoli

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Ellen Folkman

I love Chinese food. I’ve never made it at home, though. While shopping at Publix recently, the Apron’s Cooking station was making this beef and broccoli recipe so I stopped for a sample. Immediately I knew this was the recipe … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Muffins

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Ellen Folkman

Cornbread is a great accompaniment to many meals. I truly enjoy a really good cornbread, no matter how it’s made…in a loaf, muffins or a cast iron skillet. It’s the Southern girl in me. Recently I had a friend over … Continue reading →

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Vidalia Onion Cornbread Muffins

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Ellen Folkman

Week 11 of the 52 Week New Recipe Challenge – still trying to catch up from my surgery and not bombard you with sweets because it seems I’ve made a lot of sweets lately. So I went to my “try … Continue reading →

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Green Beans with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Ellen Folkman

This recipe is a family favorite. It’s a great side dish for so many entrees but we love to serve it with prime rib, ham and roast chicken. It was on our Christmas menu this year as a side to … Continue reading →

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String Bean Bundles – Easy and Impressive

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Ellen Folkman

I love string beans! They are probably my favorite vegetable. This sting bean bundle recipe is actually my Mom’s and , when she cooked and entertained, she made this often. Not because it’s easy, which it is, but because it’s … Continue reading →

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Twice Baked Potatoes – The Pioneer Woman Way!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Ellen Folkman

Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman, has an awesome cookbook. I was looking for something new to do with a potato for dinner one evening and turned to her cookbook The Pioneer Woman Cooks for ideas. Well, lo and behold, I … Continue reading →

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Potato Tart with Roasted Garlic Cream

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Ellen Folkman

I’ve had this recipe for years and it is delicious! Plus it uses one of my favorite ingredients – Puff Pastry. Whenever I serve it to company, they are always impressed. It looks elegant and, although there are a few steps … Continue reading →

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The Barefoot Contessa’s Zucchini Pancakes – Oh So Good!

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Ellen Folkman

I’ve never been a huge fan of zucchini, probably because I’ve only had it cooked a few ways that I enjoy it. My friend, Kelly, served us a zucchini medley a few years back that was delicious and easy but … Continue reading →

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