Category Archives: side dish

Leek Bread Pudding

Tweet I always trust Martha Stewart recipes. I don’t know why, I just do. They are usually well tested and come out like the picture depicted online. It turns out that the recipe I used to make this savory dish, … finish reading Leek Bread Pudding

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Cauliflower Purée with Chicken Thighs, Spinach and White Beans

Tweet   One of my favorite restaurants in all of New York (or anywhere), Vai, often serves a cauliflower purée, and it’s always so velvety smooth and delicious. They also have a scallop dish with a parsnip purée that is … finish reading Cauliflower Purée with Chicken Thighs, Spinach and White Beans

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Cauliflower Gratin with Endive

Tweet   I’ve never been to Sicily or Italy, but I can tell you that I never would have guessed that cauliflower was a very popular vegetable there. It is featured prominently in many dishes including some with pasta — something … finish reading Cauliflower Gratin with Endive

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Potato and Broccoli Gratin with Caramelized Onions

Tweet For dinner I decided I wanted a pork chop with a white wine pan sauce. The question was, what do I serve it with? The vegetarian always enjoys anything with potatoes and cheese, and so I was thinking of … finish reading Potato and Broccoli Gratin with Caramelized Onions

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Pan Roasted Cauliflower

Tweet I’ve been meaning to make this simple dish for a while now, a whole head of cauliflower roasted with just salt and butter. Michael Ruhlman has a an easy recipe on his website for using a oven-safe pan for … finish reading Pan Roasted Cauliflower

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Crispy Braised Fennel and Potatoes

Tweet Fennel is one my favorite vegetables, and back in February I posted a few recipes as well as some tips for cooking. Fennel can be a challenging ingredient in that if it is not cooked fully, its can be … finish reading Crispy Braised Fennel and Potatoes

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Mexican Style Quinoa

Tweet Quinoa is delicious and very healthy, but I do find myself trying to figure out what to do to make it more exciting. I’ve gone the way of making salads with beets, adding beans, among other things, but the … finish reading Mexican Style Quinoa

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