Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce by Dana Salvo

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really enjoying how versatile it is.

Chinese Broccoli (gai lan) by Melinda

Excellent side dish to any meal. No bitter taste and a little crunch.

Maple Sweet Potato Puree with Caramelized Onions by Chez la mere

PA pickles by kathleen Skrzypczak

This is a recipe my dad used to make in the summer. I completely forgot about it until recently when I went back to my hometown and was served it at dinner.

Simply Smoked Potato Wedges by Curt Despres

This is a very simple way to add a side of potato wedges to the smoker while doing the main dish on the smoker. Such as ribs, a nice beef roast, or maybe a whole chicken. This will take you all of 15 minutes to prepare, and about 1 1/2 hours to cook to perfection. Depending on the spices you choose, they can be sweet, salty, sour,…

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese by Carolinaheartstrings

Here’s a pumpkin side dish that you can serve at a holiday dinner. This recipe can be halved for a smaller family meal. Once again my non-pumpkin eating sweetie gave this a thumbs-up too! TIP: Add chopped ham or chicken and perhaps broccoli to make this a dinner casserole.

Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill by Salad Foodie

Delightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian meals.

Avgolemono by Carolinaheartstrings

This week the international destination that I am travelling to is Greece! Oh to go to Greece for real! Definitely one of my top 5 wishes. Luckily though I am just walking distance from a wonderful restaurant that has served our town since 1973. It was at The Continental Corner that I was first introduced to this sauce –…

Okra Salad by Carolinaheartstrings

This is our last picnic recipe for June. We have really enjoyed serving up items that are summertime-friendly and hope you make this and several other recipes. Post us a comment and let us know which ones you’ve tried!

Cranberry Cole Slaw by Linda Simon

Are you craving crunchy freshness right about now? When meltingly tender slow-cooked stews and soups predominate. They are welcome, but sometimes you want some bite-y food. And make that simple, quick, healthy, and low cal too, please. I like this lightly dressed and fat free. But you can easily add oil if you want to increase…

Crock Pot Corn Pudding by Carolinaheartstrings

This is a Southern favorite that is a great side dish for tailgating, a BBQ, holiday dinner or pot luck. If you’ve never had corn pudding, give it a try and it’ll probably become a favorite dish that requires little to no effort!

Cabbage Artichoke Casserole by Carolinaheartstrings

I have been trying to think “meatless”. It’s not easy for a gal cooking for a Carolina good ole boy, but as a cabbage lover this got his nod of approval anyway! So hopefully you, too, will enjoy this, the last of my casserole / crock pot recipes this month!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus by Teri A

This is a great high protein snack or appetizer. Add other elements such as artichoke hearts, olives or mixed veggies to create diverse variations of this recipe. The options are endless!

Creamed Potatoes by Carolinaheartstrings

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with that all the wonderful foods that we traditionally make and eat and love! This month Alessa’s and my recipes will be a new twist on the old favorites. If your family is anything like mine mashed potatoes and gravy are a must have at our feast. I generally make mashed potatoes the…