Side Dish Recipes

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Basmati and Red Rice Pilaf with Curried Chickpeas

Basmati and Red Rice Pilaf with Curried Chickpeas Serves 6 Ingredients 1/3 cup red or wild rice 4 Tb. olive oil, divided 1 cup basmati rice 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained…
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Asparagus Gruyere Tart

Asparagus Cheese Tart Serves 4 Ingredients  Flour for rolling out dough 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 1 cup grated parmesan 1 cup grated gruyere  1 1/2 pounds medium asparagus 1 Tb. fresh thyme, chopped 1 Tb. olive…
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Roasted Cauliflower with Olives, Capers and Parsley

This dish can be made with raw or roasted cauliflower or steamed broccoli. I just discovered raw cauliflower recently and I love it. You can also add sliced mushrooms, red and yellow diced pepper or halved cherry tomatoes. In other words, be…
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Cauliflower Cakes with Mixed Greens

Cauliflower Cakes with Mixed Greens  Serves 4 Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets 1 medium potato, peeled, cut into chunks 2 shallots, cut into large chunks 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 oz. fontina,…
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Mujadara – a vegetarian side dish

  We made this amazing Lebanese side dish in our online cooking class last night. So delicious and slightly additive with the right combination of spices and of course, caramelized onions. A real hit at your next dinner party. Ingredients 1…
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Warm French Lentil Salad with Walnuts

I am a huge fan of legumes and especially the quick cooking lentil. French lentils are the tiny, dark green ones and can be found in specialty food markets and some grocery stores. Much more flavorful than the flat brown lentil, French lentils…
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White Beans with Pancetta and Escarole

This is one of my favorite fall side dishes. The combination of the greens, pancetta and white beans is a perfect side for most entrees and can also be served alone with a loaf of crusty bread and mixed green salad. White Beans with Pancetta…