Blog Archives for tag side dish

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 »

Braised Leeks & Cherry Tomatoes with Gorgonzola and Hazelnuts

The smell of sliced leeks cooking in a touch of butter and white wine is truly remarkable.  With their light… Continue reading »

Pecorino & Roasted Radish Risotto

It is fun to experiment with flavorings and add-ins for a creamy bowl of homemade risotto.  On its own simply… Continue reading »

Truffled Mushrooms with Creamy Goat Cheese

Perfect on its own as a side dish, served over al dente whole wheat pasta as a vegetarian entree idea,… Continue reading »

Swiss Chard & White Bean Sauté with Pesto

The other day when I made the Pasta Primavera with Pistachio Pesto, I ended up with extra pesto sauce (which… Continue reading »