Cuisine: Side dish
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Almonds & Blood Oranges
I went to my local farmers market. There are several food trucks that park there. I bought this amazing Brussels Sprouts and Blood Orange salad. I immediately came home and recreated it.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Grilled Broccoli & Cauliflower Parmesan
Here is a great tip for grilling vegetables. By putting a few ice cubes in the foil packets, the cubes melt and perfectly steam the vegetables.
- Yields: 4 Servings
Balsamic Roasted Potato Wedges
These Balsamic Roasted Potato Wedges get tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper and then sprinkled with balsamic vinegar at the end of baking. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These potato wedges are so crisp and flavorful, you'll want to eat them as a side dish for every meal!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Potatoes with Bacon, Apples & Onions
Eric, my husband, was in charge of the side dish to go with the Pork Chops with Figs in Hard Cider. He dug around in the larder and came up with this stellar starchy side!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Moroccan Roasted Vegetables
I made this vegetable side dish to go with Moroccan Chicken with Apricots, Almonds & Chickpeas.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Balsamic Braised Cabbage
This Balsamic Braised Cabbage is the perfect accompaniment for pork chops. It's fast and easy!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Hasselback Potatoes UnPlugged
I love Hasselback Potatoes! Hasselback potatoes cut in such a way as to resemble a fan or accordion when roasted. The name is derived from the restaurant where they were first introduced in the 1940s, Hasselbacken in Stockholm, Sweden which opened in that city in 1748 and where they are called hasselbackspotatis. The outside of the potato becomes crisp and brown while the inside is soft and creamy. This version is sort of cheating because you cut the potatoes all the way through.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Roasted Smoky Cauliflower with Limey Yogurt
Last weekend, we had dinner with my culinary/photographer (he took my new head shots!) friend Chris and his wife. He is an amazing chef and made this wonderful cauliflower, which could be served as a snack or side dish. It's a recipe from Aarti Sequeira, who had a Food Network program called Aarti Party.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Roasted Balsamic Glazed Mushrooms
I love all kinds of mushrooms. They give an earthiness and depth of flavor to many dishes. The key to this recipe is to heat your baking sheet in a 500 degree F oven before adding the mushrooms. I learned this technique at a cooking class I took at Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Crispy Parmesan Herb Zucchini
Zucchini is such a great side dish for the summer. The zucchini or courgette is a summer squash and very versatile. It can be prepared using a variety of cooking techniques, including steamed, boiled, grilled, stuffed and baked, barbecued, fried, or made into bread. Zucchini is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in temperate climates.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings











