Category Archives: side dishes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Remember school lunches way back when?  Were you a member of the “Clean Plate Club”? OK, so here’s how it worked at Manhattan Elementary in Tampa 50 years ago. Everyday after lunch the teacher would call each kid’s name from … Continue reading

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Homemade Thousand Island Dressing

A couple of days ago I posted a recipe for Reuben Sandwiches made with leftover grilled Corned Beef. Oh man, those were tasty with just the right balance between the meat and sauerkraut and homemade Thousand Island. Here’s a link … Continue reading

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Jicama and Zucchini Slaw

There’s all kinds of good things to try when it’s hot and you want something that will cool you off and fill you up.  And it doesn’t hurt if it’s good for you too.  One of those is Jicama and … Continue reading

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Fresh Mango Salsa

I’m always looking for new flavors and ways to make my usually penchant for “meat and potatoes” just a little healthier.  We all  know that more fruit and vegetables are good for us but the biggest thing is to make … Continue reading

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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

It’s hot and muggy here in SoCal.  Hot enough and sticky enough to remind me of all those summers in Iowa.  But it won’t get as hot and it won’t last as long.  That’s good news because our apartment isn’t … Continue reading

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