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Category Archives: Sides
Soft Pretzelsssssss
I eat pretzels everyday. I love pretzels and always, always have. When we moved to England in 2008, I will never forget that most people in our village had never heard of pretzels. Wait– what? Not kidding. I even went … Continue reading
Savory Bread Pudding with Gruyere and Swiss Chard
Oh Em Gee– this is a tasty super-tasty side dish or vegetarian main course! 1 loaf artisanal bread sliced into 1″ cubes (12-14 cups cubed) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (evoo) 2 leeks, white and tender … Continue reading
Edamame Spread
I am trying to figure out other uses for the spread. Along side crisp wonton chips would be good, but what else? Any ideas? Please share! Continue reading
Beet Slaw
“I’m afraid of beets,” she said as I dished up a plate of the ribbon salad I had just demonstrated. I was teaching a cooking class to a nice group of thirty-something mommies. Tucked, cozy and snug into the kitchen of one of the mommies, an ornery, summer storm flashed great lightning bolts outside the large kitchen windows. Continue reading
Posted in Salads, Sides, Think, Vegetables, vegetarian
Tagged beet salad, Beet slaw, buttermilk dressing, golden beets, healthy coleslaw, low fat salad dressing, try beets
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Spicy, Stuffed Tomatoes (Vegetarian)
These are great to take along to a picnic or potluck because they are served at room temperature. If you don’t want to go through the hassle of scooping out and stuffing tomatoes, simply dice up some really ripe and … Continue reading
Creamy Tomato Pasta Salad
Inspired by salad caprese– a pasta salad for tomato sauce lovers.1 pound penne, macaroni or farfalle pasta1 and 1/2 cups simple tomato sauce (homemade is best, or good quality store bought)1/2 cup mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat)1 bunch basil, chopped4 … Continue reading
Posted in By Ingredient, Italian Flavours, Mains, Pasta, Recipes, Sides, Tomatoes, vegetarian
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Baked Caprese
I watched Giada’s cooking show for the first time this weekend. It’s hard not to hate that woman; gorgeous, skinny, ultra straight, white teeth and she seems to actually EAT. I much prefer Ina. But, at least in the episode … Continue reading
Posted in By Ingredient, Cheese, Italian Flavours, Kid Friendly, Mains, Recipes, Sides, Tomatoes, Vegetables, vegetarian
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Autumn Squash Soup with Sage
Autumn is such a cool time to be a cook. Pretty much no matter where you live in the States, there are seasonal foods to be found; more obviously found than in other months, anyway. Pumpkins are an incredibly under-utilized vegetable … Continue reading
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Potatoes Kracker
My neighbor’s nickname is Kracker. She even had it on her license plate until she caught wind of the other meaning of the word, then she changed plates. Everyone still calls her Kracker, though.Our family went over to Kracker’s house … Continue reading
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Borscht
When I was about 10 my mom took me to Russian restaurant for dinner. This type of cuisine was remarkably unusual in our small, suburban Ohio town. Although housed in a strip mall, I remember that the place seemed exotic; … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, By Ingredient, Mains, Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, soups/stews
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