Cuisine: Side dish

Brussels Sprouts Tarte Tatin

My daughters and their roommates had a "Friendsgiving" brunch on Sunday and Zoe made this Brussels Sprouts Tarte Tatin. Unfortunately, yet again, I did not have any since I am apparently not their friend! It looks good to me, though Zoe said it could probably benefit from pancetta or some bacon. It is best served right away (they’re not a great make-ahead option), so plan accordingly.

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Roasted Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes

This Roasted Broccoli and Cherry Tomato side dish is effortless to make. It's all tossed together, roasted on a sheet pan and topped with Parmesan cheese. 

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Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes

These Provençal-style Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes are easy to prepare and make a great starter or side dish. It would pair well with a nice steak or even fish.

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Maple-Glazed Green Beans

This recipe for Maple-Glazed Green Beans is absolutely delicious. It involves bacon, maple syrup, bourbon and dried cranberries. It's sweet and savory with minimal effort.

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Artichoke Hearts and Peas

This recipe for Artichoke Hearts and Peas comes from Jacques Pepin’s Poulets & Legumes cookbook: “I love frozen baby peas, which are the smallest, sweetest peas. Frozen artichokes are another favorite. I always keep both on hand, so I can put this dish together whenever I have to feed unexpected guests.”

The combination of sweet peas and the slight acidic artichokes work really well together.

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Cherry Tomato Confit

Confit comes from the French word confire which means literally "to preserve," a confit being any type of food that is cooked slowly over a long period of time as a method of preservation.  You can serve this Cherry Tomato Confit, and the flavorful oil, on bruschetta, in a pasta toss, on pizza, in sandwiches, as a steak topper, or in a whole-grain bowl.

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Cucumber & Radish Salad in a Yogurt Dressing

This Cucumber & Radish Salad in a Yogurt Dressing is light and refreshing. Crunchy slices of cucumbers and sharp pungent radishes and a winning combination. Radishes have many health benefits. The one that interests me most is that they contain compounds that help purge cancer-causing substances and prevent the development of tumors. The crunchy detoxifiers are thought to help protect the body against colon, kidney, intestinal, stomach and oral cancer, in particular.

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Herby Corn Salad

My daughter Zoe loves fresh corn salads, so I am always trying to come up with new versions. This Herby Corn Salad turned out to be a real hit with my family. And you don't even have to turn on the oven!

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Crispy Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

During one of my many sleepless nights, I came up with a pretty good idea. I have this recipe that is outstanding for Crispy Roasted Parmesan Potatoes. They are some of the best potatoes I make. Anyway, I thought, why not try it with Brussels Sprouts?  It totally works. Crispy Roasted Parmesan Brussels Sprouts is a new addition to my repertoire.

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Black Eyed Peas with Avocado Salad

Black Eyed Peas with Avocado Salad is simple to throw together and packed full of nutrients.  This recipe would also work well with cannellini beans. The beans combined with the creamy avocado are tossed with lime juice, Dijon and olive oil. You can make it ahead of time and is perfect for tailgates, picnics, barbecues, and potlucks.

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