Are so delicious. Nothing else needs to be said!  Growing up we had an 8 hour drive to see relatives in Saskatchewan.  Sometimes during pea season, we would stop at the garden our Grandparents kept “across the river” and raid the pea patch before…

  This is a great vegetable side dish. Some recipes call for a lot of added garlic and red pepper flakes. We like the mild flavor of a very simple sauté. There are practically no carbs in spinach so eat away!

Roasting peppers is really easy! Serve them as part of charcuterie on top of goat cheese, use for Roasted Pepper Soup, in salads and they are a must with Turkey Burgers Stuffed with Cheese ( and we always seem to use goat cheese).   We…

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 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…

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,…

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,…

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.