Winter Vegetables with Pumpkin Seed Green Mole
Ingredients Directions This green mole sauce is great to have on hand not just for this recipe, but as a sauce for grilled meats, breakfast eggs, and sandwiches. It keeps […]
Salads and Sides
Salads and Sides
Side dishes have always been one of my specialties. I feel I can be my most creative playing with vegetables, grains and spices that are inspired by a range of cuisines. Side dishes, along with condiment dollops, add the zest to any meal. Pairing suggestions are offered with each recipe, but these dishes can stand on their own as a light meal and many as part of a great picnic feast.
Warm Potatoes with Italian Parsley
You can easily change this recipe for a fewer number of potatoes, but I find they are great leftover for breakfast or reheated dinner. For a variation, add cooked green […]
Warm Green Lentil Salad
Ingredients Directions Place the lentils and olive oil in a 4 qt. saucepan. Heat over medium and stir to coat lentils. Add the water, spices, onion, and garlic. Stir. Cover […]
Spanish Rice Salad
Ingredients Directions In a covered saucepan, place the water and spices. Heat to boiling and add the rice. Cover and reduce heat to very low. Simmer until just tender, about […]
Red Kuri Squash with Dukkah
Ingredients Directions Make the Dukkah. You can easily make a double batch to have on hand. I put some on my counter to use and the rest in a jar […]
Pan-Roasted Artichoke Hearts and Chickpeas
Ingredients Directions Drain the artichokes and squeeze out as much water as possible. Place them on a paper towel and let dry out. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them. Cut […]
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Ingredients Directions Peel the carrots and cut them into thin rounds, or half rounds if the carrots are over 3/4″ in diameter. Mince the garlic.In a large saucepan, heat 2 […]
Harvest Grain and Winter Squash
Black rice, bulghur wheat, and butternut squash combine for a savory, holiday side dish that can be a served at room temperature or warmed slightly before serving. It may seem […]
Fresh Corn, Red Pepper and Zucchini Sauté
Ingredients Directions Sauté corn, onion, garlic and red pepper together in olive oil over medium low heat and cook slowly for about 15 minutes, stirring to keep from sticking. Quarter […]
Buttermilk Corn Muffins
Ingredients Directions Preheat the oven to 425° Prepare a 12 muffin tin by greasing each cup with a small amount of butter. If you have a cast iron muffin tin, […]