Enjoy perfectly cooked veggies with this recipe for Crockpot Express Broccoli and Cauliflower! After doing several tests, I've determined that the Steam setting is where the Crockpot Express differs most noticeably from the Instant Pot. The CPE definitely comes to … [Read more...]
Cheesy Bacon Vegetable Dip
One of the easiest things to put together for a party, this vegetable dip will be the star of your veggie tray! Last weekend, we hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law and her soon-coming third baby. We split up the food among us and I brought this delicious veggie dip that … [Read more...]
Creamy Pea Salad
A couple Sundays ago we celebrated our church's 28th anniversary in standard Baptist fashion: with a potluck. Nobody does potlucks like Baptists. We know food. And our divers membership means that we get amazing Mexican, Italian, Cuban, Filipino, and mid-Eastern foods, among … [Read more...]
Vegetable Scarecrow
What do you see in this photo? I see a plate full of colorful vegetables, most of which I think are pretty tasty. My kids, on the other hand, see a plate of poison, designed to torture them and make their life miserable! All three of my boys will eat vegetables, but they each … [Read more...]
50 Fantastic Side Dishes
For me, the hardest part of planning Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner is the sides. There are so many to choose from, but we often get in a rut and just make the same old thing year after year. I was listening to a podcast by Alton Brown and he said that it's just not … [Read more...]
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
This twist on a traditional chicken pot pie isn't going to take home any beauty awards, but it is a comfort food! It's hearty, full of veggies and comes together in less than thirty minutes. So, even though it's not as camera-friendly as a chocolate cupcake topped with … [Read more...]
Day 203: Cheesy Broccoli and Onion Casserole
I made this recipe from Food.com as one of our side dishes for Christmas dinner. It turned out so tasty! It is reminiscent of green bean casserole, but you make the sauce yourself and use fresh veggies. After putting it together, I realized how easy it really is. You know how … [Read more...]