Green Beans are a favorite at our house. This elegant version elevates basic green beans to a whole new level. This dish is great for entertaining because it looks and tastes like you spent a lot more time on it than you actually did. Roasting the green beans assures they will be crisp tender and […]
Side Dishes
Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
They are really good, my sister Vee said, when telling me about the glazed carrots she’d made. That was a couple of years ago and I’ve had the recipe in my “let’s try this” stack ever since. Last time we visited her family, she made Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans. And she was right – […]
Classic Basic Creamed Peas, Simply The Best Side Dish
Creamed peas are good on their own but they are also very versatile. You can dress them up with onions, mushrooms or small new potatoes. Creamed peas are one of those traditional family dishes that are rarely given a thought. Some families add to the basic sauce. Things like a spoonful of sugar — or […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!