Side Dishes

New Mexico Chopped Salad

Poblano Chile Peppers I love making different summer side salads. Here is one that has poblano chilies.   Poblano peppers are one of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico.  The poblano is a relatively mild chile pepper originating in the State of Puebla, Mexico. Dried it is called an ancho chile. While poblanos tend to have a mild flavor, occasionally […]

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  June 21, 2010   No comments

Salad Sevillana

Here is a great Summer salad. Salad Sevillana Serves 4 Use the extra dressing with boiled potatoes or green beans to make an instant salad later in the week. 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsppaprika 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp salt […]

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  June 17, 2010   No comments

Let’s get ready for Summer!

I seem to be in a side dish frame of mind. I think in the summer it’s great to have many side dishes up your sleeve to be able to make ahead ready for a BBQ. Here is another great one using orzo. PS. Summer is my least favorite time of year.  I have VERY […]

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  June 9, 2010   1 comment

Crunchy Cabbage Salad

Crunch! The Sequel The following recipe is another great side dish for the summer. The addition of the toasted ramen noodles, add a lot of texture and crunch to this dish. This is a real crowd pleaser. Crunchy Cabbage Salad Serves 8 1 head cabbage, shredded 1/2 lb bacon, fried and diced 1 package sliced almonds 3 Tbs sesame […]

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  June 8, 2010   4 comments

Rainbow Carrots

I served Rainbow Carrots with my Easter dinner (which, I must say was probably the best Easter dinner I have ever made) yesterday.  These carrots are beautiful and come in assorted colors – red, purple, yellow and orange. The deep rich colors stay just as vibrant when cooked, inside and out. These carrots are slightly […]

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  April 5, 2010   2 comments

Taboulleh

What is Taboulleh? This is another recipe for my Greek luncheon today in my daughter’s English class. Taboulleh is made with bulgur wheat, which is a grain that has a nutty flavor. It becomes soft as it absorbs the liquid from the salad. Taboulleh has become one of the most popular Middle Eastern salads. It’s […]

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  March 26, 2010   1 comment

Couscous with Melted Scallions

Another Simple Side This is another dish I made from a random cookbook, which I adapted. Couscous is a coarsely ground semolina pasta that is a dietary staple in North African countries. It is also widely used in Middle Eastern countries and has become popular in American dishes. It is made of semolina, flour, salt, […]

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  March 9, 2010   1 comment

Colcannon

Did you ever eat Colcannon? Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish. It is also the name of a song about that dish.  It is usually made from mashed potatoes, kale or cabbage, butter, salt, and pepper. The song “Colcannon”, also called “The Skillet Pot”, is a traditional Irish song that has been recorded by many […]

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  March 3, 2010   4 comments

Braised Leeks with Sel de Mer

The Lowly Leek is a Lovely Vegetable This is a very simple and delicious side dish. Leeks are usually used diced as an ingredient in a dish, not as the main event. I really love leeks. Sel de Mer or Fleur de Sel is a French sea salt that is harvested in the ocean off […]

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  February 18, 2010   No comments