Category: Sides

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Adapted from Epicurious. These potatoes are very flavorful, and I like to serve them with Pan-Seared Chicken or Rack of Lamb. I love making this style of potatoes earlier in the day or the day before. It makes the meal so much easier.

Asparagus with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Asparagus with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Asparagus is available year round, but the first shoots in the spring; February to June seem the best to us!   I have had this recipe for so long I cannot remember where it came from. The number of asparagus spears will depend completely on…

Cool Green Dip

Cool Green Dip

This dip has a place on many of our menus.  Mexican to Southwestern style.  Equally as good with Fish Tacos, a Breakfast Taco Bar and Lime Pork Skewers. This dip is equally good with parsley or cilantro. There is a mild and spicier version below,…

Guacamole

Guacamole

In our house, Guacamole is made when the avocado is ready. If you bring home a bright green avocado, watch it closely and pounce when it is at its perfection! It will look dark green and be softer to the touch. To test the avocado,…

Elsie’s Potatoes

Elsie’s Potatoes

Adapted from the Best of Bridge Series These are my go to mashed potatoes! A must with turkey and stew. Make them the day or two before. They also freeze very well.