his tomato preperation is a great side dish with roasted chicken, baked fish, or a steak. I particularly like the color and visual interest they add to a buffet table. And they taste just as good at room temperature as when they’re hot from the oven—ideal for those lingering company meals in the garden.
Tempe’s mild flavor can be adapted to all kinds of bold sauces and condiments as in this delicious, crispy dish from the Balinese chef who is co-hosting my culinary adventure in Bali. Its ability to take on a crisp, meaty texture and flavor makes it particularly popular in the vegetarian kitchen.
Harissa, a Tunisian sauce, is one of the most flavorful hot sauces in the world. It is a traditional accompaniment to couscous, but I use it for everything from energizing guacamole to drizzling on a simple bowl of bean stew. It is also a great on roasted veggies. Be careful—a little goes a long way! These roasted vegetables are a great accompaniment to the Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs.
There are some key elements for Thanksgiving in my family: turkey, stuffing, gravy, and PIE. The menu planner in me is always determined to make sides that people just can’t resist. Here are some of my multi-season winners and links to recipes on other sites that sound wonderful.
We all know it’s important to include lots of fresh vegetables in our diet, but it can be challenging to think of new ways to prepare them. High-heat roasting adds a caramelized, sweet, and nutty flavor to most vegetables. Enjoy them warm from the oven, use them to liven up a purchased pasta sauce or soup, [...]
With Thanksgiving only a little over a week away, I wanted to spend some time focusing on my favorite holiday. A couple of days ago, I posted some great resources for ordering an organic (maybe heirloom or heritage?) bird. I highly recommend you make the effort to order one of these more tender and flavorful turkeys. Heritage [...]
Gratins have always been one of my favorite side dishes for an elegant meal. Potato is the classic; the addition of mushrooms here adds another layer of earthy goodness. This dish can be assembled up to 1 day before and baked at party time or the gratin may be completely baked the day before and reheated to serve.
Yams (Garnet are my favorite) aren’t a very summery crop. But they are still in stores and they make the absolutely best accompaniment to an artisanal beef, bison, salmon or lamb burger off the summer grill. Trust me. They bring much more flavor and color to your plate than ho-hum French fries.
These thin, extra-crispy onion rings make an addictive snack or side dish for grilled burgers.
The chicken stock and garlic give the rice a punch of flavor. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to prepare an extra dinner size portion for the freezer.
Makes 4 servings
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
1 cup basmati or other long grain rice
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 clove of garlic
3/4 lb asparagus, [...]
