Category: Sides

Tomato Rice with Cheese

Tomato Rice with Cheese

Depending on the the spices used in this dish, it can lend itself to various cultural flavours. South Indian, Mexican or a Spanish style rice. Perfect for days with leftover rice and your imagination.

Queso

Queso

Whether using Queso as a dip for tortillas. condiment for tacos or fajitas, to drizzle on hot dogs, or Carne Asada Fries; the amount of heat can vary dependent on the group. There is lots of discussion about what cheese to use: American, Velveeta, Monterey…

Polenta

Polenta

Both Polenta and Grits are made from stone ground corn. The variety of corn distinguishes whether it’s Polenta or Grits. Polenta is made from yellow corn and Grits from white corn or hominy. Some say it’s more about the region – Italy or the Southern…

Blue Cheese Butter

Blue Cheese Butter

Deliciously creamy and rich; Blue Cheese Butter is perfect on top of a grilled steak and thickly sliced dense bread. We love Sage Butter with pork chops!

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Many years ago, a very Italian family shared this recipe with us. It is now one of our family favourites….extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemons do really make a difference!

Gluten Free Mini Cheese Muffins

Gluten Free Mini Cheese Muffins

This quick mini muffin recipe can use different cheeses and/or herbs each time you make them. Feta and thyme, Parmesan and basil/oregano, Cheddar and parsley/chives.

Jalapeno Crema

Jalapeno Crema

Perfect for drizzling over Carne Asada Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and just about any Mexican/South Western foods. JalapeƱo Crema is bright and as spicy as you want. Keep a few seeds and white membrane (or more) to amp up the heat.

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

It’s really easy to make your own buttermilk from any type of milk you have on hand.

Crispy Noodles

Crispy Noodles

This recipe from Gramma Rose is decades old. Make or buy the best dry pasta you can find. Gluten Free pasta is somewhat different but just as good, especially topped with sour cream and/or Parmesan Cheese.

Grilled Peaches

Grilled Peaches

It might sound crazy, but we’ve had grilled peaches as a side dish with chicken, fish or pork; we’ve had it for dessert, and as part of the cheese board. Compliment the peaches with cheese, drizzle a little honey, or serve with some cookies/cake or…