Side Dish

Slowly roasted tomatoes and garlic are edible proof that “good things happen to those who wait!” Sweet, chewy, jammy, savory and bursting little wrinkled morsels of summer that add an unassuming complexity to even the most simplistic of meals. And this recipe for Slow Roasted…

Packed with a rich umami punch, roasted eggplant with a ginger miso glaze is so easy to make and sure fire way to mix up the basic routine vegetable side items. I think this lends particularly well as an accompaniment to grilled steaks or salmon…

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Sushi Stacks are an achievable, yet impressive way to level up your appetizer game! In this recipe I chose to use cooked shrimp spiced up with a chili sauce and sriracha but there are many different options for you if that’s not your choice- crabmeat,…

These highly addictive baby potatoes are boiled, smashed and roasted with grated parmesan cheese until golden and crisp dressed with a tangy fresh herb vinaigrette. Perfect for snacking, as a side, or even as a main! My love affair with smashed potatoes may just be…

This dish is like a hybrid between a salad and a salsa. Cool and refreshing, it pairs perfectly with sunshine, happiness and laughter. OK, that’s not a real pairing- but that’s just how I feel when I have this citrusy, zesty, light and bright beauty…

The concept of pureed vegetables in places where you least suspect them has tickled my fancy ever since Jessica Seinfeld’s “Deceptively Delicious” cookbook circa 2008 (I know, so vintage!)  This recipe hides 16 ounces of pure butternut squash, which is loaded with vitamin A, vitamin…

The Caesar Salad is a staple around here. My kids love it, and if I can get them to eat a salad without (a lot) of complaining, I most definitely consider that a win! But THIS recipe is like a Caesar salad 2.0! I made…

Cooking dried beans from scratch no longer has to take hours, thanks to the Instant Pot. I don’t even have to pre soak them! Make a big batch in the beginning of the week, and you will have an elevated version of a versatile ingredient…

Stuffed Artichoke Halves with a light and aromatic stuffing boasting bright lemon, garlic, parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy Panko breadcrumbs. I’d say the the stuffing is similar to a gremolata, more so than a dense breadcrumb stuffing. The slicing in half makes removing…

Soft, creamy, and fluffy mashed potatoes with tangy goat cheese, chives, and greek yogurt! Easy to prepare in advance and bake later, or eat on the spot! Mastering the mashed potato is a culinary right of passage! One would think – “so easy- boil, mash,…