CONNIE KAYE'S KITCHEN – Recipes and ramblings from Chiefs country

Side Dishes

  • Jordan’s Horseshow Pasta Salad

    You’ll have to take my word on how amazing this pasta salad is, because there’s no pic. Nope, nothin. We ate it too quickly and a picture was an afterthought. So……trust me. I know you’re past the point of no… Continue reading

  • Mexican food anyone?

    Taking a quick moment to share some super easy Mexican food faves from my friends….tried and true, and all recommended! Don’t forget to sign up for these delish recipes delivered straight to your inbox. Thanks for stopping by!~Connie Kaye Continue reading

    Mexican food anyone?

  • Mexican food anyone?

    Taking a quick moment to share some super easy Mexican food faves from my friends….tried and true, and all recommended! Don’t forget to sign up for these delish recipes delivered straight to your inbox. Thanks for stopping by!~Connie Kaye Continue reading

    Mexican food anyone?

  • Beer can cauliflower????

    Yep folks, that what I said.  Not chicken.  I ran across this recipe and adapted it to fit what I thought we would like.   Gotta be honest though, not really sure on the purpose of the beer can except to… Continue reading

    Beer can cauliflower????

  • A couple of easy peasy salads for your turkey day table…..

    Not sure why I’ve not posted these recipes — they are two of my most requested.  My fantastic mother-in-law introduced me to the Oriental Crunch Salad, and my brother won’t let me come for Thanksgiving lunch if I don’t bring… Continue reading

    A couple of easy peasy salads for your turkey day table…..

  • It’s been awhile…..

    Hello my cooking friends out there!  I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but there have been some significant life events happening around here.  In the space of a couple of days, we welcomed our first grandchild into… Continue reading

  • Cheesy Chili Rice

    At our house, anything that even vaguely leans toward Mexican food is the bomb!  I’m sharing this easy side dish that goes with anything: Take cooked rice, throw in a little this and that, and voila, in 20 minutes you’re… Continue reading

  • Fresh Asparagus Risotto

    I had never made risotto until last fall, but if you have a little extra time to devote, it’s really amazing.  I adapted this recipe from Rice Select arborio rice, which is risotto.  If you don’t know what arborio rice is,… Continue reading

  • Cranberry Glazed Sweet Potatoes

    I scored this recipe off The Kitchen, thank you Katie Lee, and although it was touted as a Thanksgiving and holiday recipe, I made it tonight and we enjoyed it with marinated, grilled flank steak (amazing).  This was super easy and… Continue reading

    Cranberry Glazed Sweet Potatoes

  • Oriental Crunch Salad

    I fixed this recently for a bridal lunch and a shrimp boil, and it was an instant hit both times.  Super easy because you make pretty much everything ahead of time, and just throw it together when ready to serve!  My… Continue reading