Category Archives: side dish

Strawberry Risotto

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Evan

Tweet If someone told you they were going to make strawberry risotto, your first reaction would probably be one of two things: “is that a dessert” or “why, that sounds awful.” Oddly enough when I was thinking of making the … finish reading Strawberry Risotto

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Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Sometimes when I go to grocery store, I know exactly what I want to cook with the fish or chicken I buy, while other times, like this, I have absolutely no clue. After picking up a couple nice pieces … finish reading Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Posted in carrots, fennel, fish, main course, potato, side dish, vegetarian | 2 Comments

Fennel: Two Recipes and Suggestions

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Aside from pork belly and bacon, I don’t think there has been another ingredient that I have seen pop up more and more on menus across the country than fennel. Fennel is a delicious vegetable that is very aromatic … finish reading Fennel: Two Recipes and Suggestions

Posted in braise, fennel, salad, side dish, vegetarian | 6 Comments

You say grits, I say polenta

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Maybe it is just me, but I didn’t quite realize that the only real difference between Italian version of Polenta and Southern versions of Grits is the type of ground corn meal. Polenta is a dish that has been … finish reading You say grits, I say polenta

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Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Though I don’t talk about it much on The Carnivore and the Vegetarian, I’m a huge fan of Top Chef. I have watched it for years now and just a few weeks ago, the challenge included making Italian comfort … finish reading Chicken (and tofu) Cacciatore with Turnip and Parsnip “Risotto”

Posted in chicken, Italian, main course, side dish, tofu, tomato | 4 Comments

Vegetarian’s Guest Post: Potato and Cauliflower Gratin

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Anna

Tweet You must be thinking, “wow, yet another guest post from the vegetarian?? I thought she never cooked?!! What’s going on?!” Well, I was recently on a month-long break from school for the holidays, so I spent slightly more time … finish reading Vegetarian’s Guest Post: Potato and Cauliflower Gratin

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Pork Fried Rice

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Evan

Tweet So last week was Christmas, and while I don’t celebrate, I do have my own X-mas tradition.  That tradition is going to a movie and having Chinese for dinner (or lunch).  This year was no different.  Despite a slightly … finish reading Pork Fried Rice

Posted in Asian, main course, pork, rice, side dish | 3 Comments