by pmyrick | Oct 29, 2016 | Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian
Mashed potato pancakes are a simple and satisfying classic side dish. Top them with a dollop of sour cream for an extra treat. If you don’t have any left over mashed potatoes made from scratch, whip up some Idahoan brand mashed potatoes and you’re in...
by pmyrick | Oct 2, 2016 | Appetizer, Side Dish, Vegetable
The very mention of aspic (think savory jello) turns most people completely off, not to mention it is a very old fashioned dish that was being served in the time of Downton Abbey. But when done correctly, tomato aspic is like having a flavorful, cool, velvety,...
by pmyrick | Sep 6, 2016 | Side Dish, Vegetable
Everyone has their favorite potato salad recipe and here’s mine. This one’s a bit different than most due to the addition of sugar and vinegar to the potato boiling water and the steaming of the onions with the heat from the drained potatoes. Steaming the...
by pmyrick | Sep 6, 2016 | Side Dish, Vegetable
Here’s a squash cheddar casserole recipe I adapted from a dish my mother has been making since 1980. The original version called for six tablespoons of butter and a sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed. For my version, I cut the amount of butter and salt in half,...
by pmyrick | Aug 5, 2016 | Side Dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian
When the garden is mass-producing zucchini in mid-summer, look no further than this delicious zucchini gratin recipe to make good use of it. Zucchini Gratin Recipe 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 lbs. zucchini (sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds)2 teaspoons sea...
by pmyrick | Mar 21, 2016 | Side Dish, Vegetable
This green pea salad recipe is an update on an old classic. The addition of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese along with crispy bacon and sweet pickle relish makes for a delicious side dish. It’s also a winner for pot luck get togethers. Paul’s Green Pea...
