Salads, Soups and Sides Archives - Tales of the Dinner Belle

The secret is using cold butter and slowly cooking it into a creamy sauce. This isn’t melted but emulsified butter with a creamy texture.

Belle’s Grilled Artichokes

Artichokes are nutrient-rich and have a tender and meaty heart with a mild buttery flavor. They are a great appetizer or side dish.

Cheddar bay biscuits are a simple 3-ingredient biscuit dough, with some added seasonings and a generous amount of cheddar cheese.

This thick, creamy, and slightly sweet sauce is made from roasted vegetables- not just sweet potatoes but also tomatoes, onions, and garlic.

This spinach and artichoke soup combines zesty lemon, mild artichokes, and herbs with a creamy texture from protein-rich white beans.

The bacon wrapped stuffed jalepenos are spicy peppers, stuffed with cool cream cheese, and wrapped in crispy bacon.

This cheesy mashed potato casserole uses leftover or make-ahead mashed potatoes, then tops them with smoky bacon and lots of melty cheese.

My pan-roasted herbed butternut squash has the buttery, creamy flavor of one of autumn’s favorite vegetables along with a mix of fresh herbs.

My fluffy cottage eggs give the regular scrambled version a little extra fluff and a boost of just over 3 grams per serving.

My easy corn pudding is a combination of crunchy corn, sweet muffin mix, and rich sour cream. It’s perfect for a special dinner.