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Green Beans with Coconut. Sri Lanka Green Beans with Coconut (Bonchi Thel Dala). Gluten-Free and Vegan. A wonderfully fragrant Sri Lankan side dish. A homemade unroasted curry powder and plenty of fresh, grated coconut is the key. This spicy green bean stir fry recipe is also known in Sri LankaRead More…
Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta – Simple to prep and very flavorful, this easy Lemon Orzo Salad with Feta is quick to toss together. It is a perfect side dish for any meal. It is loaded with fresh herbs, cucumbers, peppers, and lots of feta. Lemon juice and zest give the salad aRead More…
Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Sriracha Dipping Sauce – Today we are making one of my favorite summer side dishes – grilled sweet potato fries. This is a perfect Cooking Secrets for Men technique. We parboil the sweet potatoes whole, cut them into wedges, and then finish them on theRead More…
Corned Beef and Colcannon – To get ready for St Patrick’s Day, we have a full Irish menu. We start with a Corned Beef that we will cook in the oven with some roasted carrots and onions. And some Irish Soda Bread. I’m not making the Irish Soda Bread, butRead More…
Fried Green Tomatoes are a tradition in the Southern United States. We coat Green Tomatoes that have not ripened into red ones with perfectly seasoned cornmeal and fry until crispy and golden. They’re little slices of gold. My History with Fried Green Tomatoes My grandmother cooked fried green tomatoes forRead More…
Grilled Eggplant with Garlic & Herbs – If you want flavor in grilled eggplant, toss them in garlic/herb oil before grilling. You’ll Love it! Grilled vegetables are a great side dish to serve for any summer barbecue or cookout. They are to prepare, go with just about anything. Because you canRead More…