Cuisine: Side dish
Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus
As we are approaching asparagus season, I made this Tuscan-Style Roasted Asparagus, which has pinenuts, lemon, finished off with some freshly grated parmesan cheese. Asparagus is low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Eating asparagus can potentially help with weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Cabbage with Bacon, Onions and Mushrooms
This sautéed Cabbage with Bacon, Onions, and Mushrooms is so simple to make are is the perfect accompaniment to sausages.
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
French Onion Cauliflower
I love French Onion Soup and decided to take the idea and transform a head of cauliflower. It turned out rather delicious. I caramelized some onions and topped the florets with some Gruyère cheese and croutons. I went back into my archives and found my recipe for French Onion Chicken Meatballs, which is also a winner.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing
I love these Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing. The beans are blanched, quickly drained and then tossed with capers, golden raisins, whole-grain mustard and sherry vinegar. You could use this vinaigrette on other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc. It would also be delicious on salmon.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Eating Black-Eyed Peas on New Year's Day is thought to bring a prosperous year filled with luck. This year we could all use some luck! The black-eyed peas are symbolic of pennies or coins, and a coin is sometimes added to the pot or left under the dinner bowls. This Black-Eyed Pea Salad is a delicious way to dress up a can of black-eyed peas!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Bang Bang Cauliflower
When we're looking for a spicy, flavorful side to brighten up our dinner, I give you Bang Bang Cauliflower. Not only is it quick and easy, but the dish is super adaptable. Not a fan of spice? Go easy on the sriracha and bump up the chili sauce. Hate cilantro (which I do!)? Ditch it in favor of thinly sliced green onions. You can make it your own!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Cheesy Brussels Sprout and Bacon Bake
I saw this Cheesy Brussels Sprout and Bacon Bake on Diane Morrisey's Instagram account and she dared anyone to make it and not take a bite right out of the pan. Well, she was right, I did do just that. This is just a great combination all done in one pan. I dare you to make it!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Creamed Corn
I grew up in Indiana and the only Creamed Corn I had came out of a can. I suppose it is because it was the '60s when eating out of a can was the thing to do. Anyway, I decided to make my own version of Creamed Corn and it's super easy and WAY better!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Honey & Harissa Roasted Carrots
Our good friend Chris came for dinner last week and brought these Honey & Harissa Roasted Carrots. They were so good. The recipe is from Rachel Ray Magazine. They are meant to be sitting on top of Greek Yogurt. It also has a sprinkling of dukkah, which is an Egyptian condiment consisting of a mixture of herbs, nuts, and spices. It is typically used as a dip with bread or fresh vegetables. They do sell dukkah already made at Trader Joe's.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lemon Roasted Fingerlings and Brussels Sprouts
The key to roasting vegetables together on a sheet pan is to make sure they cook at the same time. These Lemon Roasted Fingerlings and Brussels Sprouts do just that. The vegetables are tossed in a wonderfully, tangy sauce of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic and honey. I love things that take little effort but have big results.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
