Delicious Twice Baked Potatoes by Wendy Jarvis

This is my sister recipe and it is tasty! When I was younger I had asked for the recipe and she told me it was a secret. My sister also advised me you can add ricotta cheese to this for a change. Omit the salt in recipe.

Roasted Pepper Halves with Bread Crumbe Topping Peperoni Arrostiti by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Lidia’s Italian-American Kitchen. These make a delicious appetizer or side dish. Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

Eggplant and green peppers with miso by Lynn Yamamoto

My aunt in Tottori, Japan, is an awesome cook. They farm rice and market miniature vegetables such as tiny Japanese eggplants and zucchini. She isn't a fancy cook, more of a comfort food cook. She utilizes seasonal ingredients she has on hand and from her garden. She served this dish with sekihan, a Japanese rice with azuki beans,…

Ranch Style Baked Beans by Shannon Sweezy

Gorgonzola-Sauced Pasta by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters by Jennifer Bass

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni by Jennifer Bass

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries by Evelyn Scott

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

Copper Carrots by Chef Smith

Tri-Color Vegetable Risotto by Chef Smith

Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint by John Spottiswood

This is a great quinoa dish to serve alongside fish or chicken. I have grown to love quinoa, and it is perfect for this dish. But this would also be great with Israeli cous cous, regular cous cous, pearl barley or even jasmine rice if you are not a fan of quinoa. The mix of flavors is amazing! Try this when fresh corn is cheap and…

Perfectly Imperfect Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Schnoodle Soup

My take on fancy steakhouses' mashed potatoes - perfect for the weeknight. No peeling required!

Grown Up Green Beans Casserole by Schnoodle Soup

Ditch the canned soup, keep the fried onions...

Creamy Spinach by Kelly Christensen

I think the Boursin Cheese makes the difference in this recipe. Make sure you get the right Boursin as there are several types in the cheese aisle.

Buttered Brussels Sprouts by Amanda Natividad

Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right vinaigrette, flash fried, or sautéed, Brussels sprouts have a complex richness, an earthy savoriness that fills your mouth. There’s nothing like it.