Quick and easy side dishes recipes costing more than $3 per serving

Basil and Cilantro Pesto

Bright and full of flavor.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Simple ways to enjoy your veggies

Colourful Narcissus Stewed Pork

I’ve cut Potatoes, Carrots & Radish into cubes & added them to the Pork Leg. Simmering the vegetables together with the meat & sauce makes it a…

4 Cheese Black Beans & Brown Rice - Mexican

Know What You Eat:The combination of whole-grain brown rice and fiber-rich beans makes this a nutritionally…

Lemon Caper Asparagus

Fresh asparagus with an olive oil, lemon juice and caper vinaigrette; easy, healthy, low fat and delicious!

Cranberry Agrodolce

This has been my fave turkey accompaniement for years. From the '94 issue of Food and Wine.

Ron's Afterburner Mexican Hot Sauce

This is my version of Pico Pica, available on the west- coast but very limited in the mid-west. Goes great on…

Habanero Mustard Sauce

A fiery glaze for your fowl that Scoville would be proud of. The Scoville scale is the measurement standard for hot peppers. Habaneros for example…

Spinach Parmesan Bites

A healthy substitute for bread and rolls

BBQ Party: Juicy Clams & Mussels In Truffle Oil & White Wine

My Magic Potion: I thought it would be a great idea to try out my new Truffle Oil & indeed, it worked wonders.…

Pine Nuts With Corn And Sweet Peas

Vegetarian. Nutritious. Easy to prepare.

Chicken Chopsuey

A very healthy vegetable dish.

Simple Fresh Tomato and Bread Stuffing

Corn Casserole

Courtesy of Paula Dean (though I'd really be thankful if she was courteous enough to come on over and cook it for me...lol!)

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.