'Side Dishes' Category
Broccolini with Lemon Butter & Parmesan
This is one of my favorite dishes because it’s super quick & easy, fresh, pretty healthy (ok, fine, it’s got its share of butter!) and uses those amazing Meyer lemons I talked about in my previous post again. It also uses my absolute favorite butter: Kerrygold – a rich, creamy and all natural Irish butter [...]
Balsamic Roasted Fennel
You might be more familiar with eating fennel in soups, but it’s actually quite amazing when braised or roasted as well. I experimented with fennel this past weekend and decided to go the nice and simple route by simply tossing the fennel with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The house smelled amazing and we devoured [...]
Saffron Rice
Let’s face it. Rice gets boring. Sometimes, you just need a few ingredients to spice things up. Here’s my go-to rice recipe that goes great with Indian food, but works with virtually any dish that could use more than just plain rice on the side. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, makes plain old rice [...]
Curried Quinoa Bowl
If you’ve never tried quinoa before, you’re missing out on a great rice / grain substitute which happens to be an excellent source of protein and dietary fiber. Quinoa is a grain often found and eaten in South America. The cooking process is similar to rice, which makes it easy to prepare. I often whip [...]
Tangy Cole & Radish Slaw
I’ve been making this slaw throughout summer and although it goes great with burgers and grilled foods, it makes a very robust and refreshing side to accompany almost any dish. Anil’s not a very big fan of cole slaw and I think that he even liked eating this. Even though summer is almost over, I’ll [...]
Tomato-Basil-Mozzarella Skewers
I love killing two birds with one stone. And no, this dish actually isn’t about two chickens that I killed for supper. Last month, when preparing for Anil’s birthday celebration, I decided to lay out some heavy snacks while waiting for the pizza, which was dinner for Anil’s party. I needed something to “pretty up” [...]
Rustic Bruschetta
If you’re looking for an easy snack or light meal, rustic bruschetta is great because there’s no measuring required to make this traditional appetizer taste good! Here’s what I like to whip as a light dinner or lunch when I’m too tired to cook: Take a loaf of French or Italian bread and cut it [...]
Olive Oil & Herbes de Provence Pita Pizza
I love pita pizzas! Pocket-less pita bread makes a perfect pizza crust and allows you to create personal pizza with just about any topping you like. I recently experimented with a light olive oil base to create a nice and light pizza to go along with a wonderful glass of French wine. Here’s what I [...]
Turkey Wrapped Asparagus
If you’re looking for a quick side-dish, look no further than these turkey-wrapped asparagus. What I love about asparagus is that they taste great and are also an excellent source of folic acid, and vitamins A, B, and C. They are super easy to prepare as well, so definitely give these a try, even on [...]
Mediterranean Eggplant & Zucchini Lasagna
I love this pasta-less twist on lasagna. It takes a bit of time to make, so may be more appropriate for a weekend dinner, but its heartiness and warmth are sure to satisfy. The fact that it contains a healthy dose of veggies, doesn’t hurt either. Ingredients (for 2-3 people) 1 medium eggplant 1 medium [...]
