Category Archives: side dishes

Shaved Asparagus Salad

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Guess what’s open? Eating fresh-picked asparagus from the farm is a completely different experience than eating asparagus imported from Mexico. While I usually serve it cooked: steamed, sautéed, roasted or stir-fried, tonight we had it raw. This shaved asparagus salad … Continue reading →

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Personalized Veggies ‘n Dip

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

This one definitely comes under the “Why didn’t I think of that?’ category. I pinned it last week, as I thought it was such a good idea. It makes more sense than having everyone crowd around one plate of veggies. … Continue reading →

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Crispy Cheesy Brussels Sprouts

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Are you a confirmed sprout-hater? I was, for years. Memories of the smell of my mother’s boiled brussels sprouts kept me from experimenting with them for a long time. Once I discovered that, no, they did NOT have to be … Continue reading →

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The Party’s Over

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

A month of indulging in rich holiday food culminated in a week of exploring boulangeries, patisseries, and brasseries in Paris. I sampled. I savoured. I tried it all. And now the party’s over. Back to Boot Camp tomorrow. Move aside … Continue reading →

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Roasted Beets with Lavender

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Serves 6 Ingredients 1 lb medium beets, with 1 inch of stems remaining, scrubbed but not peeled 5  or 6 unpeeled garlic cloves 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon (plus 1/2 tsp.) dried culinary lavender buds, finely … Continue reading →

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Summer Veggie Gratin (aka Let’s Get Rid of the Zucchini)

Summer Veggie Gratin (aka Let’s Get Rid of the Zucchini) Still have too much zucchini? Try this one. It’s fast, easy, and good–it meets all my criteria for a quick weeknight meal or side dish. Ingredients 3 medium tomatoes 3 medium … Continue reading →

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Avocado Mango Salsa . . . with Nectarines

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

1 avocado, peeled and mashed 1 mango, peeled and chopped 1 nectarine, chopped juice and zest of 1 lime 2 handfuls mini tomatoes (I used mini heirloom), quartered 1 handful cilantro, chopped sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste … Continue reading →

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Chia ‘n Cheese Cherry Tomato Crisp

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Wow! I was blindsided by this recipe. This dish didn’t sound particularly appealing to me, maybe because the word “crisp” conjures up images of sweet fruit bubbling up through a crunchy topping. It was surprisingly delicious, however, and received thumbs … Continue reading →

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Totally Green Salsa

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Today is my 95th post (which isn’t particularly noteworthy) but it is my very first post as part of the Food Matters Project. A group of food bloggers take one recipe from Mark Bittman’s Food Matters Cookbook, adapt it, change … Continue reading →

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Glazed Hakurei Turnips

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

I honestly cannot remember the last time I cooked turnips or even if I have ever cooked them. I’m an official turnip-hater, likely because of a childhood memory of a lump of mashed yellow mush on my plate that had … Continue reading →

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Laura’s Sweet Potatoes with Feta

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

“I don’t usually like sweet potatoes, but they’re great when they’re done like this.” That was a comment I overheard from the other end of the table at our last dinner party. I like sweet potatoes no matter how they’re … Continue reading →

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Garlic Scape Pesto

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

While the season for garlic scapes has just passed, I’ve included this recipe for next year. Garlic scapes are the tops, or flowers, of the garlic plant that are snipped off to encourage the plant’s energy to go into producing … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Spuds

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Want a fast potato side dish? No peeling required! Just scrub, chop, toss, bake, and sprinkle. Done. For 4 servings 3 large baking potatoes, washed and patted dry 3 tbsp. EV olive oil kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to … Continue reading →

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Roasted Yams

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

These add colour and flavour to a meal and I’ve yet to find anyone who doesn’t like them. They are quick and easy to prepare. 1 large yam, peeled (or just scrubbed) and cut into 1/4″ thick slices2 tbsp extra … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Posted on January 9, 2011 by

These have lots of flavour and can be made a day ahead, wrapped tightly, refrigerated and then warmed in the oven just before dinner. Caramelizing the onions brings out the rich, sweet flavour as the natural sugars in the onions … Continue reading →

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