Spinach sauteed with sesame seeds, sesame and chili oil.

Rice pilaf cooked with garlic, shallots and earthy mushrooms.

A refreshingly cool cucumber salad with a tangy Thai chili dressing.

My favorite mashed potatoes of all time. Simple, creamy and down right delicious.

Roasting veggies brings out a lovely earthy flavor. For this recipe mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, onions and garlic are roasted.

Tender kale sauteed with crushed red peppers for a little kick.

Sweet roasted garlic, cream and red potatoes mashed to perfection.

Potatoes, mozzarella and tomatoes layered and baked until the mozzarella is golden and bubbly.

Twice baked potatoes with bacon, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses.

Crispy oven baked french fries.