Simple Sides

Sometimes I think I over-complicate dinner.... anyone else? Thought so!

Here are a couple simple sides to keep in your back pocket (especially when you have young kiddos running around).

Tasteful Green Beans

What do you need?

• Greenbeans (frozen are fine)
• Crispy onions (you can find these by the croutons)
• Almonds slivered (1/2 cup)
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

What do you do with those simple ingredients?

• Steam green beans
• While green beans are being steamed, take the salt and pepper (how much depends on your tastebuds), and almonds and put them in a pan on medium. Let them cook, gently stirring them until green beans are finished steaming.
• Add green beans to pan and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Remove green beans and almonds and transfer to plate. Top with crispy onions to taste.

Parsnip Mashed Potatoes

What do you need?

• 3 - 4 large parsnips
• 1 bag of gold potatoes (remember they ARE part of the dirty dozen, so go organic)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• chives (to taste - fresh is best)

What to do?

• Peel parsnips and potatoes
• Boil parsnips and potatoes for 15 - 20 minutes (you should easily be able to mash both with a fork)
• Drain parsnips and potatoes
• Add milk, butter, sour cream, chives, salt, and pepper to potatoes/parsnips and MASH
•  Serve warm :)

Both are great with salmon