Yogurty Mashed Potatoes and Carrots

I almost never make mashed potatoes, save for Thanksgiving and maybe the one or two times I make shepherd’s pie.  However, I recently found a recipe-with-a-twist – mashed potatoes and carrots from a website called Creating Naturally.  Yes, potatoes and carrots, together.  In one bowl.  As one dish.  Of course, I had to modify it […]

Garlicky Tomato Quinoa and Veggies using Antonella’s Sauces

Recently, I was contacted by the PR company representing a new line of Quebec-based, ready-to-serve, gluten-free pasta sauces called Antonella’s.  These sauces, unlike more traditional ones, are not found in cans or in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, but in a similar sort of box one might find broths, stocks or soups.  They […]

How to Create Perfect Pasta Side Dishes

The key to an amazing meal is simple. Start with good, high quality ingredients, and make sure to include all the elements of a complete dish: a protein, some vegetables, a starch (such as pasta, potatoes, rice, etc.), and a sauce.  To the average person, this may seem like an obscure equation for creating the […]