by amvandenhurk | Jul 21, 2017 | sides, vegetarian
Simple Bean Salad is a No Cook Side Let us face it. No one regardless of how great your air conditioning is during the summer, you still hesitate turning your stove on to make something. This simple bean salad is a perfect no cook side or a nice vegetarian meal for... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 20, 2017 | sides, vegetarian
Fried Green Tomatoes. One of the dishes folks think about when they think about southern cooking. Whenever I come across them on a menu, I must order them. Now I have to be honest, I do not like fried red tomatoes, but I do like fried green tomatoes. It may have to do... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 18, 2017 | sides, vegetarian
Simple Pasta Salad for the Summer It is the dead of summer where there is no escaping the heat and humidity. Too hot to grill even to grill. No one really wants to turn on the stove especially in the afternoon. I am no exception. Even boiling water feels too much.... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 18, 2017 | sides, vegetarian
Basic Italian Vinaigrette, Just Make It I am a salad dressing snob since I started making my own about five years ago. I do not usually have bottled salad dressings outside of real blue cheese dressing in my fridge. I prefer to make my own dressing now such as... 
by amvandenhurk | Jul 11, 2017 | travel
In Search for Newport’s Best Lobster Rolls As many of you know, I am moving to Newport, Rhode Island shortly. We recently went up to Newport to scout it out. That is a whole another story filled with drama. And I am not a mama for the drama so I will spare you... 
by amvandenhurk | May 3, 2017 | Bread, sides
Easy Summer Panzanella or Italian Bread Salad Didn’t finish that baguette? And it is stale. Do not throw it out. Make Panzanella or Italian Bread Salad. It is a filling summer side and a way to get rid of some stale baguette. Sounds like a win-win. It is quick,... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 25, 2017 | sides, vegan, vegetarian
Your taste buds will come alive with Dill Red Onion Caper Tomato Salad Dill Red Onion Caper Tomato Salad will have your taste buds bursting. A super simple and fresh salad to bring a level of sophistication to the table. Perfect for any picnic where you want to... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 23, 2017 | sides
Fresh and Light: Creamy Dill Potato Salad Creamy Dill Potato Salad is my go-to anytime side. It is, of course, perfect for summer to accompany grilled foods. This salad pairs well with salmon and pork. It is noted that potato salad originated in Germany; however, I... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 21, 2017 | sides
Need a simple salad dressing? Basil Buttermilk Salad Dressing. What is best to drizzle on freshly picked lettuce from the garden? A fresh homemade salad dressing such as basil buttermilk salad. I made this salad dressing a week ago for dinner guests. I... 
by amvandenhurk | Apr 17, 2017 | dinner, Meatless Mondays, simple food, vegetarian
A fresh and simple meal: roasted vegetable hummus tart. Folks have it in their minds that preparing good food has to be hard. Good food doesn’t have to be complex. Simple is just as good and often even better. We tend to overthink food. Yes, there are some... 
