Side Dishes
Strip House Potatoes Romanoff
A Greenwich Village Potato Dish Twice-baked potatoes take on bold new dimensions of flavor in a rich, creamy gratin with shallots and cheddar cheese. This dish is one of the signature sides at Strip House, a steakhouse in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The potatoes need to be baked a day in advance, so plan accordingly. […]
Continue ReadingSanta Maria Style Beans
Serve these beans with grilled Santa Maria tri-tip. Santa Maria Style Beans Serves 8 Servings 1 lb dry pinquito beans, pink beans, or pinto beans 2 strips bacon, diced 1/2 cup smoked cooked ham, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp paprika […]
Continue ReadingPea & Dill Salad
Serves 4 4 cups blanched green peas ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1 Tbs Dijon mustard 5 green onions, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed ground black pepper to taste ½ cup pecans ½ cup almonds Gently pat peas with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. Place peas in a […]
Continue ReadingWickles Pickles
Pickles are very important to our family. When I was dating my now husband, he would buy a jar of dill pickles at the supermarket and eat the entire thing on the way home in the car. The supermarket is only a few blocks away! I guess that should have tipped me off! Anyway, I […]
Continue ReadingFully Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Bangers & Smashed Yesterday, we went to a brewery that has no sign, and it’s down a very dumpy little street in a warehouse. We nervously opened the door and immediately knew we were in the right place. As the first brewery with operations based in Los Angeles in over 60 years, they are dedicated […]
Continue ReadingGreen Peas Supreme
Pass the Peas, Please! I am working on the menu for Christmas dinner. We have decided on ham, which goes well with peas. These peas include a little bacon. What could be wrong with that? Green Peas Supreme Serves 6 4 oz bacon, diced 3 cups frozen peas 12 fresh pearl onions, peeled 1/2 cup […]
Continue ReadingWild Rice with Dried Apricots & Toasted Pecan Salad with Port Vinaigrette
A Lovely Ladies Luncheon… I catered a party for my absolute favorite ladies yesterday. It’s an annual luncheon and I have done it for about 5 or 6 years. (…but who’s counting!) Anyway, one of the things I made was a rice salad that had lots of dried and fresh fruit in it. I changed […]
Continue ReadingMake Ahead Stuffing
Cooking for a crowd… I am going to try to do a lot of the cooking for tomorrow today, since I am making dinner for my family and delivering dinner for 20 on the other side of town at the same time! Here is another make ahead recipe. Make Ahead Stuffing Makes 12 to 14 […]
Continue ReadingCrispy Fried Onion Strings
Ban the can! Sorry French’s French Fried Onions, but we are not doing the canned thing this year. Here is and easy, delicious “from scratch” alternative. Crispy Fried Onion Strings 1 large sweet onions 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing 1/2 cup milk 1 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne […]
Continue ReadingOrange & Rosemary Roasted Parsnips & Sweet Potatoes
Yummy Yams Here is something new to do to your yams for Thanksgiving. I’m a little sick of the marshmallow topping. Orange & Rosemary Roasted Parsnips & Sweet Potatoes 1 lb parsnips, peeled and sliced into rounds 1 lb sweet potatoes (aka yams), peeled and chopped into cubes 1½ tsp fresh rosemary, chopped Grated zest […]
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