Blog Archives for tag side dish

Pearled Barley Salad with Fennel, Leeks & Sugar Snap Peas

This healthy pearled barley salad is served warm, and is filled with lovely green vegetables.  I started the dish by… Continue reading »

Avocados & Honeydew Melon

I love this pairing of flavors and textures: creamy avocado and sweet, juicy honeydew melon.  When both of these fruits… Continue reading »

‘Cucumbers & Scallions & Chili Oil’

Not only is this simple side dish spicy and full of flavor, but it’s fun to make as well! Why… Continue reading »

Marsala Carrots

Tender baby carrots are a perfect match for the sweetness of Marsala wine.  If you aren’t familiar with it, Marsala… Continue reading »

Roasted Haricots Verts & Figs with Caramelized Onions

Fresh fig season brings a big smile to my face!  Lovely to slice and eat on their own, to add… Continue reading »

‘Zucchini Slaw’

Although I changed the dish up a bit from its original version (in terms of how I cut the zucchini… Continue reading »

Cucumber, Brown Rice & Feta Salad with Mint

Boy have our cucumber plants taken off in our summer garden!  We are picking at least a dozen cucumbers per… Continue reading »

‘Wax Beans with Chorizo, Almonds & Parsley’

What a colorful and tasty side dish!  If you’re not super familiar with wax beans, think of them as green… Continue reading »

‘Shaved Baby Artichoke & Marinated Mushroom Salad’

I keep seeing recipes for quick pickling and marinating seasonal produce for an extra ‘pop’ of flavor in side dishes… Continue reading »

Sautéed Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives & Balsamic Vinegar

This healthy Italian side dish is filled with the bright flavors of the Mediterranean.   Tender sautéed baby spinach, quality olive… Continue reading »