I will start with a disclaimer. Do not make this recipe as a way of replacing french fries for people who love them. Although they are salty and have a similar shape, no fan of the french fry will think of these as an equivalent substitute. That being said, these green bean fries will be enjoyed when presented as a secondary salty snack or side dish.
Personally, I am not a fan of most french fries. They tend to be heavy in grease or oil and are unappetizing to me. So, for me, switching to green beans is an easy
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Brussel Sprouts & Sausage
by TT on January 5th, 2012 | Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes
It may be the first week of January, but I still have recipes from our Christmas Eve feast to share. As I was considering what recipe to share next, I decided that since I started with dessert I should continue to work backward through the meal. Thus, the next dish that was mine to prepare was the primo, Brussel Sprouts & Sausage.
For this recipe, I wanted the brussel sprouts to be the star. Doing so would help to keep the dish lighter. For those who like heartier dishes with more of meat focus, the amount of sausage definitely can
For this recipe, I wanted the brussel sprouts to be the star. Doing so would help to keep the dish lighter. For those who like heartier dishes with more of meat focus, the amount of sausage definitely can
Thanksgiving Veggies
by TT on November 16th, 2011 | Recipes, Side Dishes
Every family has their traditional side dishes. As a child, my mom always made the classic green bake, complete with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions. It was guaranteed that you would find a baking dish of it somewhere amongst all the other dinner items.
While there is nothing wrong with continuing traditions, it also is nice to infuse some creativity into the meal. To help with this I am sharing two different vegetable dishes from talented chefs. Both include classic Thanksgiving ingredients, winter squash and pumpkins, and should receive rave reviews. Why not give one a try?
Pumpkin
While there is nothing wrong with continuing traditions, it also is nice to infuse some creativity into the meal. To help with this I am sharing two different vegetable dishes from talented chefs. Both include classic Thanksgiving ingredients, winter squash and pumpkins, and should receive rave reviews. Why not give one a try?
Pumpkin
Thanksgiving Stuffing- Part 2
by TT on November 11th, 2011 | Recipes, Side Dishes
Earlier this week, I shared two different stuffing recipes: one that has a base of focaccia and one with a base of wild rice. Unique and flavored with their own set of ingredients, they are sure to please. Today, I have two more stuffing recipes, but these have a common theme: cornbread. However, neither of these recipes are plain old cornbread stuffings. One recipe has an assortment of wild mushrooms and hazelnuts, while the other stuffing has foie gras, morels, and figs.
With these four fabulous stuffing recipes from which to choose, it makes planning the Thanksgiving menu a
With these four fabulous stuffing recipes from which to choose, it makes planning the Thanksgiving menu a
Sweet Potato Latkes
by TT on November 9th, 2011 | Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes
Spending four days last week without power was an interesting experience, but it wasn't as bad as it could have been. Although we didn't have power or hot water, we had access to many conveniences. We were able to cook on our stovetop, as we have a gas stove. We were able to recharge our laptops for brief periods, as we purchased a car-based charger. We had heat, as we had turned our fireplace on before the power went out. However, we were without hot water, and we only had a fully lit house during daylight hours.
While I didn't enjoy
While I didn't enjoy
