My second BrunchWeek recipe is homemade cinnamon swirl bread. I used to be afraid of baking with yeast. I fit isn’t proofed properly, your dough won’t rise and what ever you are making will be ruined. Honestly, it still makes me a little nervous. I mean, it’s a lot of work between the shopping, preparation,…
Side Dishes
Sauteed Vegetables
Budget friendly dishes are always welcomed but especially around the holidays when it seems like we are spending more money. This recipe I developed for sautéed vegetables using squash and zucchini won’t break the bank but at the same time, offer a lot of flavor as a side dish to a fish, chicken or beef…
Creamy Coleslaw
More than just a colorful side dish, this creamy coleslaw is a delicious accompaniment to just about any summer dish. Although it does have both sour cream and mayonnaise and must be kept cold, this is perfect alongside hot dogs and hamburgers, pulled pork, ribs and other summertime fare. I found the week 27 recipe…
Homemade Chinese Takeout – Beef and Broccoli
My family loves Chinese food. I’ve never made it at home, though. I’ve wanted to but just never found a recipe that would suit all of us since out tastes are so different. While shopping at Publix recently, the Apron’s Cooking station was making this beef and broccoli recipe so I stopped for a sample….
Cornbread Muffins
Cornbread is a great accompaniment to many meals. I truly enjoy a really good cornbread, no matter how it’s made…in a loaf, muffins or a cast iron skillet. It’s the Southern girl in me. Recently I had a friend over and served these muffins as a side with main salad. They were the perfect texture…
