Cuisine: Side dish
Lemon Saffron Israeli Couscous
I used to buy this Lemon Saffron Israeli Couscous mix in a box from a supermarket, which is now gone out of business. My daughter Zoe loved it, so I recreated it. Israeli couscous is different from the North African version, which has a more fine-grained, fluffy texture. Israeli couscous has larger, pearl-like balls that cook up with a chewy texture that is similar to pasta.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Crunchy Napa Cabbage Slaw
The key word here is crunchy! This Crunchy Napa Cabbage Slaw is so fresh tasting and the dressing is to die for!
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 16 Servings
Bulgur Pilaf with Almonds
One of my favorite grains is bulgur wheat, which has a light, nutty flavor. Bulgur is sometimes confused with cracked wheat, which is crushed wheat grain that has not been parboiled. Bulgur is cleaned, parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes. Bulgur is more nutritious than rice and couscous, because it contains more fiber, more vitamins and minerals, and has a better glycemic index than white rice or couscous.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes
These Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes are light, healthy and full of flavor and can be made ahead. You can add your favorite cheese.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Parmesan Broccoli and Potatoes
This Parmesan Broccoli and Potatoes recipe takes no time to prepare and it cooks fast. I use baby potatoes all the time for that reason.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Butter Braised Spring Onions
These Butter Braised Spring Onions tender, fragrant and sweet. You can also grill them. Spring onions resemble scallions in appearance and flavor, but with a bulb at the bottom, instead of completely straight. Still mild in flavor, spring onions have just a touch more spiciness to them when eaten raw.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Those Potatoes
My mother-in-law used to make “Those Potatoes”. I have no idea where she got the recipe from. They are very crispy and delicious. It works best if you cook them in a cast iron skillet.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Leek Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Years ago, I made this Leek Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing recipe for my husband who loved it. Over the years, he has asked me to make it again, but I couldn't remember where I got the recipe. Well, I found it! It’s in Gourmet LA: A Collection of Fresh and Elegant Recipes (1989). The Junior League cookbooks are generally excellent.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Burnt Carrots with Brie
These Burnt Carrots with Brie are SO good. It's a great way to cook vegetables.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Golden Raisins and Almonds
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Golden Raisins and Almonds is a great side dish for any meal. I often find myself (okay, every day) in the produce department staring at the piles of vegetables not knowing what to have for dinner. Here's the answer.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
