Cuisine: Vegetarian

Mashed Potatoes in a Slow Cooker

This Mashed Potatoes in a Slow Cooker recipe is a brilliant way to make mashed potatoes with minimal effort.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 4 hrs
  • Yields: 16 Servings

Green Beans With Pecans and Dijon Maple Sauce

Green Beans With Pecans and Dijon Maple Sauce will convert any veggie-hater. While pecans and maple sauce sound a little dessert-y, Dijon forms the bridge between sweet and green, forming a perfect side to any meal.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Sweet Potato Casserole

This Sweet Potato Casserole is definitely something for holidays and special occasions! The recipe is actually from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings

Rosemary Cheddar Potato Latkes

These Rosemary Cheddar Potato Latkes are not your traditional latkes by any means, but they are absolutely delicious. You can serve these golden brown potato pancakes with a dollop of sour cream.
TipMy method of squeezing the water out of the potatoes is using a potato ricer, which is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I also use it for spinach, canned artichoke hearts, etc.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables and Feta

Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables and Feta is an explosion of nutrition and flavor. Quinoa (pronounced 'keen-wah') is a superfood, which is a complete protein. It has the perfect ratio of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and is one of the best sources of protein you can get from a plant source.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

White Asparagus with Tarragon Cream and Toasted Panko

To grow white asparagus, the shoots are covered with soil as they grow, so that there is no exposure to sunlight, which keeps it white. White asparagus is considered to be slightly milder in flavor and a bit more tender than green asparagus.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes

I made these Parmesan Crusted Potatoes for dinner. I actually put them in the oven for about 25 minutes before dinner, then I put them back in right before serving. They are really good and easy to make.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Toasted Brie & Mushroom Open Faced Sandwich

I had this wonderful Toasted Brie & Mushroom Open Faced Sandwich at The Little Flower Candy Company in Pasadena, CA. I don't think of using lemon with mushrooms, but it really works to add a brightness to the dish.
This is what is says on the menu:
garlic mushrooms and brie toasted and served open faced on baguette with fresh thyme and lemon zest

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins

Oven Baked Criss Cross Potatoes

My mother used to make these Oven Baked Criss Cross Potatoes when we were kids. They are called criss cross potatoes….. I guess my brother will be making these tonight!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Charmoula Smothered Eggplant

Charmoula Smothered Eggplant is a delicious Moroccan side dish. Charmoula is the original Moroccan seasoning, usually used on fish, but it works really well on eggplant.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 1 hrs
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings