Blog Archives for tag side dish

Creamy Polenta with Swiss Chard, Pancetta & Pine Nuts

 This hearty Italian side dish starts with a plate of creamy polenta.  A simple start to an extraordinary dish.  The… Continue reading »

Roasted Leeks & Cherry Tomatoes with Hazelnut Vinaigrette

 Leeks, a member of the onion and garlic family that resemble large scallions, are a wonderful way to add a… Continue reading »

Carrot & Cauliflower Purée

 This unassuming and simple side dish is surprisingly extraordinary.  A lot of fancy words for a vegetable puree, right?  Well… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Medjool Dates’

   Not only did the gorgeous photo on the cover of this marvelous cookbook ‘wow’ me, but so did the… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Carrots with Chimichurri’

 A homemade chimichuri sauce is a zesty Argentinian herb sauce that adds a kick to any dish.  A bright green… Continue reading »

Cauliflower, Green Bean & Tomato Gratin

  Don’t be fooled when you see the word gratin—most people assume it means a heavy, baked side dish filled with… Continue reading »

Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries & Pecans

 Keep this colorful wild rice salad on your short list of possible Holiday side dishes.  Whether for Thanksgiving to go… Continue reading »

Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola & Almonds

 If you have a bag of yellow cornmeal in the pantry, then this irresistible Italian side dish is only a… Continue reading »

‘Thai Celery Salad with Peanuts’

 Crisp, crunchy, salty and extremely flavorful. This Thai side dish is simple and easy to make, but has a complex… Continue reading »

Haricots Verts with Hazelnuts & Gorgonzola

 Tender, French green beans cooked until crisp in a touch of olive oil then flavored with a squeeze of lemon… Continue reading »