Side Dishes – Fran's Favs

Spanish Rice

Back in the day (pre-internet), the most common way cooks got their hands on new and delicious recipes was from family and …

Beef Wellington is on the Christmas menu, and this special entrée deserves a worthy side dish. These fabulous twice-baked potatoes more than …

If you’re as much a fan of chicken piccata as I am, you are going to love this cauliflower version.

If you like chicken tacos but are a little bit bored by the same stir fry of chicken, peppers, and onions, I’ve …

If Szechuan green beans are on a Chinese menu, I’m sure to order it. I hadn’t gotten around to searching for a …

If you’ve never stir fried vegetables, here’s your chance to get your feet wet with this easy recipe. As with any other …

After a special weekend breakfast this past Saturday, I poured myself a second cup of coffee and as is my wont I …

I am total sucker for any recipe that has the word “best” or “favorite” in its title. I know…I’m easy.

Three cheers for the red, white and blue—and this salad! It’s almost time to celebrate Uncle Sam’s birthday.

I don’t recall my mom ever roasting or grilling vegetables when I was growing up. We had our share of fried, boiled, …