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Acini de Pepi with Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes

July 29, 2018 by Dana Leave a Comment

The first time I made this recipe was for North Dakota.  I made it ahead of time as a side and figured that we could just heat it up when we were ready to eat.  Well as it turns out, I liked it even better when I had it up there than when I tasted… 

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Filed Under: Pasta, Sides Tagged With: acini de pepi, easy side, hot or cold, pasta, side, sundried tomato

Creamy Greek Yogurt Slaw

May 18, 2015 by Dana 4 Comments

There is this little barbecue joint in Anoka called Q Fanatic that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives a while ago.  We stumbled on it looking for local restaurants that were featured on Food Network. Their barbecue is out of this world – especially their baby back ribs.  I need to figure out who… 

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Filed Under: Salads, Sides Tagged With: coleslaw, easy side, greek yogurt, tangy

Home Fries

January 26, 2015 by Dana 1 Comment

When I’m looking for a quick side to go along with a steak, pork chops or any other protein I happen to be cooking, these home fries are my go to choice.  The potates have a crisp outer crust yet are tender on the inside and paired with the sweetness of lightly caramelized onions are… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: easy side, quick and easy

Roasted Balsamic Asparagus

December 15, 2014 by Dana Leave a Comment

I never ate asparagus growing up.  It wasn’t because I refused to eat it, it was because my parents just didn’t serve it.  I’m pretty sure it had something to do with my aunt traumatizing my dad when he was growing up.  You see my Aunt Barb is the oldest of a family of five… 

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: easy side, roasted veggies

Blue Cheese Crostini

July 28, 2014 by Dana 1 Comment

Tory and I made this to go with our Buffalo Chicken soup, but it would also go well as an appetizer.  It totally MADE our Buffalo Chicken soup though.  It’s so easy and has only 3 ingredients. Here’s what you need: Slice the baguette into thin slices. Brush both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with… 

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Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: blue cheese, crostini, easy side

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We’re two sisters whose story began at the end of a gravel road in Northern MN. We love to cook, share new recipes with each other, and are excited to share what we love to cook with you!

Hey, It's Tory! I've somewhat recently decided that cooking my own food is fun and can be healthier. I'm hoping this blog will inspire me to create healthy, tasty dishes! Learn More…

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