Category Archives: Side Dishes

Green Chile Corn Cake

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Krista

I’m a big fan of my tried-and-true “Jimmy Crack” Corn Cake. So are a lot of people I cook for. So why publish another corn cake recipe? It’s the same basic recipe at its core, but I was intrigued by … Continue reading →

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Approximate Measures

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Krista

Sometimes you’re just in too much of a hurry to dig your measuring cups out from the bottom of the pile of dirty dishes in your sink, and wash and dry them before measuring. Here are a couple of quick … Continue reading →

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Wow Factor Mac and Cheese Lasagna

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Krista

When I first tried this, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It could easily serve as a main dish, but also makes a great choice for a potluck. 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups elbow macaroni 2 12 … Continue reading →

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“Jimmy Crack” Corn Cake

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Krista

Man this is good stuff. Every crumb of it always gets eaten. In the interest of making it a little less decadent for everyday, I use reduced fat sour cream and only 1/4 cup butter. But for fiesta time, it’s … Continue reading →

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Spinach Pasta

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Krista

1 egg, gently beaten ½ C sour cream ¼ C milk 2 T grated parmesan cheesecake2 tsp minced onion ½ tsp salt pepper to taste 8 oz monterey jack cheese, grated 10-oz pkg frozen spinach, cooked and well drained 4 … Continue reading →

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Carrot French Fries

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Krista

This is a super easy recipe! You can get the kids to help by peeling the carrots, stirring them into the butter mixture, and dumping them onto the pan. Remember to scrape the peeler down the carrot. 2 pounds whole … Continue reading →

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Border Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Krista

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 can condensed cheese soup (cheddar, fiesta nacho, southwestern jack, etc) ½ cup milk 2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese 1 (14 oz) can cut-up tomatoes, or 1 cup salsa Preheat oven to 350°. … Continue reading →

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