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Normally green beans should not be often related to thanksgiving. I like eating green beans anytime I can. Either baked, blanched, roasted or just sautéed in butter or olive oil. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound fresh green beans 1-tablespoon each of olive oil and unsalted butter 1 …
Mashed Sweet Potatoes is the perfect side dish to kick off the fall season. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb. pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup half and half or milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to …
Sweet onion jam & caramelized onion are great accompaniment to your meat, poultry and vegetables. They also makes perfect topping for burgers, spread for sandwiches and Crostini and a delicious compliment for cheese board. SWEET ONION JAM INGREDIENTS: 1 Lb. red onion, peeled and thinly …
These homemade Salsa recipes are all-time favorites when it comes to Sunday Football. So grab your Cerveza and dip your chips into these creative homemade salsa bowls. ROASTED TOMATO SALSA INGREDIENTS: 1 medium white onion cleaned and quartered 2 small Jalapeños seeded 5 large roma …
Polenta can be served as an appetizer, side dish or as an entrée topped with your favorite sauce. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup polenta 1 tablespoon salt About 4 cups cold water STEPS: In medium heavy saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add …
These potato fritters should not be mixed up with the famous latkes. Rösti potatoes are a great traditional Swiss dish, they are good for breakfast, lunch or anytime. INGREDIENTS: 1 Lb. Russet potatoes peeled 1 medium white onion chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ½ …
Roasted cauliflower florets is one of my favorite dishes. It can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish, with a dip or just with vinegar. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Lb. cauliflower washed and cut to florets 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive Salt and freshly …
This recipe is extremely easy to prepare and it makes perfect garnish for pancakes and waffles aw well as good accompaniment for poultry and meat. INGREDIENTS: 2 large apples peeled, cored and cut to cubes 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 sprig of …
Roasted potato wedges are as satisfying as potato fries but without the grease, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is easy and delicious; makes perfect side dish for your Christmas dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Lb. Russet potatoes pealed and cut …
This is a family favorite when it comes to side dish. INGREDIENTS: 4 large Idaho potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wedges 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground pepper to …
So you love butternut squash season but you are tired of making the same old soup. Luckily; there is a big selection on how to use it such as roasted butternut squash cubes which are great for salads, stuffing, pasta and so on. SERVE: 2 …
A combination of colorful roasted vegetables is perfect side dish to kick off fall season. INGREDIENTS: 4 cup assorted vegetables (such as carrot, russet potatoes, white onion, turnip, cherry tomato, parsnip, butternut squash) cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cloves of garlic cherry tomatoes 1 …
I am sharing a Spanish classic that’s not only easy to make but it is amazingly delicious. As an old-school chef, I really enjoy the original and the classic dishes such as this Patatas Bravas. INGREDIENTS: 1 Lb. potato peeled, cut to same size pieces …
Roasted cauliflower with turmeric and almonds Roasting is one of my favorite ways to cook vegetables, especially cauliflower as it locks in the flavors and brings up natural sugars and gives a unique texture. SERVE 4 INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound cauliflower trimmed and cut to florets 2 …
Cauliflower is quickly becoming everyone’s new favorite side dish; and my favorite way to cook it is roasting it. In this recipe, I added sliced onions and apples for more sweetness and flavors. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound cauliflower trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch slice 2 …
You do not need to add any sugar when you are making caramelized onions, the cooking process will attract the natural sweetness of the onions. All you need is a little bit of patience as it takes time to get the perfect results. INGREDIENTS: 1 …
If you are looking for an awesome side dish for your meal; try this delicious oven Roasted Onions recipe. I used different types of onions that have different flavors and sweetness. INGREDIENTS: ABOUT SERVING 4 About 1 Lb. different types of onions such as white, …
In this recipe I blanched the green beans rapidly, then sautéed them with shallots. I like the blanching process because it is the best way to preserve the natural color and a way to control the crunchiness of the vegetables; I personally like my green …
This chickpeas based recipes is one of the most popular dish in the Middle Eastern cuisine. For a classic Hummus the main ingredients are always chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, cumin and garlic but it can be flavored with any desired spices or other ingredients. In this …
The idea of this recipe comes up when I was living in Tuscany, where we produce our own honey and where lavender plants are spread all around the property. It is a great combination to cook with these two local harvests. The aroma took me …
I prefer to use my spiralizer machine in spring, as there are big selections of produce available and in season. I like using spiralizer, as it is much quicker and neater as well as the vegetables come out very beautiful. This creative way to make …
I like to keep my recipes fairly simple and easy without sacrificing the flavors and tastes. Belgium endives are expensive lettuce and some may find them a little bit tasteless. That is why; I like grilling them, which adds a character and smoky flavor. I …
Whenever I am craving a quick fresh bite; I love it when I have a rustic country style bread, or a warm French baguette. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium tomatoes seeded and diced 1 sliced baguette or rustic bread toasted 1 clove of garlic 6 basil leaves …
I want to impress the family this Good Friday, so I have decided to make this colorful salad of roasted beets with citrus and pickled red onions. Even though we are at the end of the citrus season, oranges and grapefruit are still sweet and …
INGREDIENTS: About 1 pound of beef marrow bones. STEPS: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In cast iron pan or baking sheet, place the bones (size average) side up, cook for about 15 minutes for until the marrow starts to melt or until it is soft …
Here is a flavorful side dish to make for anyone who loves okra, perfect partner with your fish, chicken or pork. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound okra ½ pound cherry tomatoes sliced in haves ½ red onion thinly sliced 2 cloves of crushed garlic 3-tablespoon olive oil Salt …
This flavorful salad is so quick to make on hot summer days when you do not want to spend hours in the kitchen, but I usually make it as a healthy side dish. You can serve this dish with Merguez sausage to have a complete meal. …
This Egyptian condiment with nutty flavor is a game changer. You can use it in many different ways such as a crust for lamb and poultry or tossed with your favorite roasted vegetables or scattered on top of your favorite cheese such as ricotta cheese, …
Try to select small carrots for this recipe as they are sweeter and their natural sugars burst rapidly while roasting. The creaminess of the Greek yogurt adds a nice balance of the sweetness of the carrots. Oven roasted carrots and Greek yogurt with crusty walnut-raisin bread will …
This dish is best-known example of Roman Jewish cuisine; it does go back to the Roman Empire, which makes it one of the oldest Jewish cuisines in Europe. The cooking process is done in two stages; first, the artichokes are fried in lower temperatures in …
While I was living in Tuscany, the first thing I noticed about the Tuscan Cuisine is how simple and poor it is but amazingly delicious at the same time. From Panzanella and Ribollitta that are based leftover bread dishes to grains based such as Fagioli …
Eggplant is used in many different cuisines around the globe. There are many eggplant-based dishes such as Baba Ganoush, Caponata, Moussaka, Ratatouille, Zaalook, pasta alla Nonna and the list goes on. The best part is you do not need to remember all these names, as …
Best way to cook your vegetables in this cold weather is oven roasting them. This cooking process adds extra sweetness, earthiness and heartiness flavor to the vegetables. I mix mine with sage, thyme, rosemary, basil and marjoram, all tossed in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned …
I started using duck fat in my cooking when I first worked for a famous French chef in NYC. I discovered that duck fat is incredibly tasty; one more advantage is that the duck fat can be cooked at high temperatures without smoking or altering …
One of the best and fastest ways to use your stale bread is making Panzanella. Red onions and pomegranate seeds will add extra flavor to the Panzanella. INGREDIENTS: Left over bread cut in pieces (preferably bread baked in oven burning oven) Cherry tomatoes cut in halves …
This Classic French potato dish will transform you simple potatoes to a beautiful golden brown layer cake. Simple as layered thin sliced potatoes, melted butter and seasoned with salt and pepper. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound russet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced 3 ounces melted butter Salt and …
These Hash browns look a like recipe is a French potato classic. It is large pancakes made by potatoes cut to julienne. Unlike the classic latke Potatoes Darphine has no onion but it is delicious. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound russet potato peeled and cut to julienne Salt …
Nothing beats this Hanukkah classic dish. This potato latke recipe is perfectly fried, crisp and golden brown that is made by simple ingredients. INGREDIENTS: 1 Pound russet potatoes peeled 1 medium white onion chopped 2 eggs ½ cup flour Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste …
I do not get bored cooking cauliflower; it is because there are many different ways to cook it. One of my best cauliflower dishes is fried cauliflower floret. It can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish, with a dip or just with …
We all have been there, what do we do with our leftover cranberry sauce? Let’s be honest there are tons of ideas to use your leftover turkey, such as making a turkey sandwich or shredded turkey breast over a salad and so on. But what about …
There is no best way to intensify the flavors and bring out the natural sweetness than oven- roasting. This crispy oven-roasted butternut squash is super easy to make with beautiful presentation to impress you guests. INGREDIENTS: ½ pound butternut squash 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 bay …
As a cook, the first lesson I learned is nothing go to the trash, everything in the kitchen can be used. Stale bread can be used in salads and soups. I like this dish I used to make it regularly during the steamy hot months of summer …
I love cooking cauliflower as it has an intact flavor no matter how you cook it, that is why I prefer to roast it. Roasting adds more flavor and inherences the sweetness. This recipe is easy and simple for a delicious cauliflower that you can …
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Pound of butternut squash cut in cubes 2 tablespoon dry cranberry 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 Sprig fresh thyme Salt / pepper 2 tablespoon red wine (optional) Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds STEPS: Preheat the oven to 400 Degree. In large bowl, Toss the …