Blog Archives for tag side dish

‘Fresh Almonds, Zucchini, Curry & Mint’

I just read through Patricia Wells’ amazing French cookbook aptly entitled, The Paris Cookbook.  All of the recipes epitomized classic… Continue reading »

‘Garlicky Stir-Fried Eggplant’

If you can find smaller Japanese or Chinese eggplant for this dish, I recommend using those for their small size,… Continue reading »

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Pistachios

Craving the tart, sweet ‘pop’ of pomegranate seeds, I decided to pair them with quartered, sautéed Brussels sprouts, salty roasted… Continue reading »

Dilled Baby Carrots & Snap Peas with Watercress

I love the look of these organic multi-colored baby carrots.  Whether with or without their carrot top still attached, these… Continue reading »

Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf with Dandelion Greens & Balsamic Mushrooms

Dandelion greens are a popular bitter green in Italian cooking that resemble a small bunch of Swiss chard or beet… Continue reading »

Truffle-Buttered Cauliflower ‘Rice’

With a lovely head of cauliflower from our local CSA this week I decided to roast half of it with… Continue reading »

Mustardy Potato & Turnip Salad

I’m not a huge fan of heavy, mayo-based potato salads. I do however love the more French, mustard-based variety, as… Continue reading »

Pearled Barley Pilaf with Radishes, Pine Nuts & Gorgonzola

Pearled barley is one of my favorite whole grains that I keep stored in the pantry for quick-and-easy side dishes… Continue reading »

‘Sliced Tomato Gratin’

Anytime you see the word gratin in a recipe it simply means that a dish is baked in a shallow dish… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Glazed Carrots with Blue Cheese

I adore the organic, multi-colored carrots that our local CSA offers this time of year.  A lovely mélange of orange,… Continue reading »