Side Dishes
Curried Peas
Here is the perfect side dish for your Chicken Tikka Masala. Curried Peas Serves 4 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1 Tbs oil 2 tsp whole brown mustard seeds 2 Tbs onion, finely minced 2 tsp curry powder ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp ground ginger 2 tsp honey ¼ cup sour cream Heat oil […]
Continue ReadingEggplant Gratin
For some reason, I was thinking about Fairway Market in New York City last night. I used to shop at the original flagship store on Broadway at 74th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Let me tell you, there was never a dull moment in this store. It was impossible to push a cart […]
Continue ReadingBaked Zucchini & Caraway
Caraway, also known as Meridian Fennel or Persian Cumin, is a biennial herb with a fleshy root and slender, branched stems. There are many health benefits to eating caraway. * Caraway seeds are used to relieve indigestion, cold, cough, fever, throat infections, appetite loss and gall bladder problems. * The seeds strengthen the functions of […]
Continue ReadingBlistered Cherry Tomatoes
I usually roast my tomatoes in the oven, but here is another method that’s super quick and easy. You can serve these as a side dish for meat, chicken or fish. There’s something very rustic looking about them. I might even finish them with some balsamic glaze at the end. Blistered Cherry Tomatoes Serves 4 […]
Continue ReadingZucchini with Lemon & Basil
So simple! There is something very satisfying about being able to go in the back garden and pick a lemon, fresh zucchini and basil. It’s so simple and delicious. Zucchini with Lemon & Basil Serves 8 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 4 medium zucchini, sliced in long thin strips with a vegetable peeler Zest of […]
Continue ReadingRoasted Asparagus with Lemony Breadcrumbs
Eat your asparagus! Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence. It leads nearly all produce items in the wide array of nutrients it supplies in significant amounts for a healthy diet. It’s low in calories, contains no fat or cholesterol, very low in sodium, a good source of potassium and fiber. […]
Continue ReadingMustards Grill’s Curried Slaw
Here is a recipe that the Los Angeles Times published from Mustards Grill in Napa. I have the cookbook and love it. I am always looking for interesting sides for summer BBQs and this fits the bill. You could use it as a bed for grilled shrimp or chicken as well. The restaurant serves it with crispy […]
Continue ReadingCreamy Lemon Rice
Yes, it’s another lemony recipe! What can I say? We have a tree that is over loaded with lemons! Creamy Lemon Rice Serves 4 2 cups excellent, rich chicken broth 4 large egg yolks ½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ cup frozen peas 1 bunch of scallions, sliced to yield a scant ½ cup of […]
Continue ReadingChickpea Salad with Cumin & Garlic
The chickpea or garbanzo bean is a legume. Its seeds are high in protein and it is one of the earliest cultivated vegetables; 7,500-year-old remains have been found in the Middle East. Chickpeas are low in fat and a helpful source of zinc, folate and protein. They are also very high in dietary fiber and hence a healthy source of carbohydrates for persons with insulin sensitivity or diabetes. Chickpea Salad with Cumin & Garlic […]
Continue ReadingFrenched Green Beans Almondine
I didn’t have a green bean frencher!! The horror! The other day, my good friend, Chris, asked me if I had a green bean frencher. I stared at him blankly. A green bean what??? How could I have never heard of a green bean frencher? I really thought I owned almost every type of kitchen […]
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