Sometimes, finding a side dish is one of the more difficult decisions during dinner preparations. You want to balance an entree with other food choices that won’t make the diner too full, or leave them wanting more because they are hungry. Rice is a basic in our house. Here are two side dishes on … Continue reading
This seems like a holiday salad to me, so Happy Easter! Frozen Fruit Salad 1 cup dates cut fine 1/2 cup nut meats – coarsely chopped 1 cup shredded pineaple 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 T spoon lemon juice 2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup salad dressing (I think this means mayo) 1 … Continue reading
I’m not completely sure what to think about this, except that it’s more like hash browns than pudding. Or possibly similar to twice baked potatoes. I believe this would be served as a side dish in place of mashed potatoes. Potato Pudding 3 large potatoes, peeled & grated 2 med onions grated 2 eggs whole … Continue reading
Mornay sauce is a cheesy, warm and delicious sauce used to top meats, vegetables and seafood. It resembles this dish in no way at all. :-) A traditional Mornay sauce is made with a roux (melted butter mixed with white flour), then milk and grated cheeses are added, preferably Parmesan and gruyere, sometimes white cheddar. All … Continue reading
Potato salad seems like one of those things you shouldn’t be able to screw up, but there are some versions that are just not good. Many folks don’t even like potato salad. They think it is weird to eat chunks of cold potatoes, or dislike mayonnaise, or some other reason. I don’t mind it … Continue reading
