Blog Archives for tag side dish

‘Grilled Eggplant Agrodolce’

This wonderful sweet yet tangy sauce is quick to make and would be wonderful on a number of vegetables.  A… Continue reading »

Steamed Broccolini with Lemon Vinaigrette & Pistachios

When I blanch or steam a vegetable to ‘crisp-tender’, I like to accent the veggies with a homemade vinaigrette for… Continue reading »

Asparagus-Manchego Soufflés

We all tend to veer towards weeknight meals that are not only deliciously satisfying, but that are also quick-to-the-table. With… Continue reading »

Turmeric Pearled Cous Cous with Cucumber, Feta & Chickpeas

Turmeric seems to be all-the-rage right now in all sorts of recipes. I am a big fan of the golden,… Continue reading »

Za’atar Roasted Radishes

A simple way to dress up roasted vegetables of any sort is with your favorite, fragrant spice blend.  Some of… Continue reading »

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Hazelnuts & Blue Cheese

The beauty of a sweet potato is that once it is baked or roasted, its natural sweetness takes over and… Continue reading »

‘Tomato Salad with Pecan Pesto’

The Southern spin in this recipe comes from the use of toasted pecans instead of pine nuts in a classic… Continue reading »

‘Honey-Cumin Roasted Carrots’

Further evidence that carrots really don’t need much to make them shine.  Roasting any vegetable, especially root vegetables, really brings… Continue reading »

Asparagus & Watercress with Shaved Pecorino & Saffron Vinaigrette

Crispy blanched asparagus pairs just marvelously with peppery, fresh watercress.  With any vinaigrette drizzle on top this side dish would… Continue reading »

‘Cauliflower Risi e Bisi’

I served this low-carb version of a Venetian risotto alongside the Steak Peperonata recipe from yesterday’s post.  A classic Risi e Bisi is a… Continue reading »