Cuisine: Vegetarian

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Dill

Lemon and dill are the perfect compliments to the sweet, grassy flavor of asparagus. Roasting asparagus intensifies its sweetness.

By Leslie Blythe

Cajun Style Oven Fries

These Cajun Style Oven Fries are hand cut, seasoned with a cajun spice blend and baked to crisp perfection in the oven. These easy oven roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner.

By Leslie Blythe

Rosemary Cashews

Here is a savory cocktail nibble that would satisfy a French host's needs. These Rosemary Cashews were inspired by the bar nuts served at Union Square Cafe in New York City, which is one of Ina Garten's favorite restaurants in the world. The cashews are best served warm, but you can prepare the rosemary mixture in advance.

By Leslie Blythe

Braised Red Potatoes with Dijon and Tarragon

This Braised Red Potatoes with Dijon and Tarragon recipe is a simple, one-pot potato side dish that features the benefits of both boiling and roasting. The halved small red potatoes, butter, and salted water are simmered in a skillet until the potatoes turned creamy and the water fully evaporated. In the then-dry skillet, the potatoes and butter were left alone to fry and develop great flavor and color. Subtle aromatics like thyme and garlic balance well with last-minute additions like Dijon mustard.

By Leslie Blythe

Spinach Madeleine

This Spinach Madeleine is incredible. A certain person at my dinner table who doesn't like spinach said, "Never in my life did I think spinach could be that delicious!" It's a good way to introduce spinach to your family.

This recipe is rather famous in Louisiana. It's from the Junior League of Baton River Road Cookbook. The original recipe calls for a roll of 6 ounces of Jalapeño cheese. Kraft Foods no longer makes it, so you can substitute 4 ounces of Velveeta cheese, cubed, and 2 teaspoons of minced jalapenos. I actually used Tillamook Pepperjack.

By Leslie Blythe

Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan and Lemon

Broccoli rabe or rapini is a superfood packed with vitamins and nutrients to fuel your meal. It boosts your immune system, supports heart health, improves digestion, protects your eyesight and detoxes. This Broccoli Rabe with Parmesan and Lemon is really quick and easy to prepare. Give it a try.

By Leslie Blythe

Green Beans Gremolata

Green Beans Gremolata is an Ina Garten recipe which uses French green beans or Haricots Verts. Gremolata is an Italian chopped herb condiment classically made of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. This zesty sauce brightens the dish.

By Leslie Blythe

Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Casserole

This Spinach Artichoke Ravioli bake is easy, cheesy rich and creamy. It was a real crowd-pleaser. I made it a few hours ahead of time and then put it in the oven. It uses frozen ravioli, Alfredo sauce and pesto.

By Leslie Blythe

Pimiento Cheese

I grew up in the midwest and one of my favorite things was Kraft Pimento Spread in a little jar that you could use for a juice glass. I loved it with Cheez-its. Yes, I know "very classy", but it's delicious and I still like it! Anyway, I decided to make "real" Pimiento Cheese spread. It's mostly popular in the south. It has a hint of spiciness. This spread is perfect for parties served as an appetizer with crackers or spread it on a sandwich, burger, etc...

By Leslie Blythe

Parmesan Crisps

A friend of mine came over for drinks and brought these delicious Parmesan Crisps. They make a great low carb, gluten-free snack, and are also good as a topping for soups or salads. Here is the ridiculously easy recipe.

By Leslie Blythe