Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas for the New Year, and now Black Eyed Peas for the WHOLE year, because they are so yummy. Try them as a side dish, or even as a substitute for pinto or black beans in your burrito. I originally started to make …
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Side Dish
Maple Braised Belgian Endive
Ingredients:6 Heads of Belgian Endive, split lengthwise4 Tbsps. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter1/4 cup maple syrup5-6 sage leavesSalt and pepper to tasteDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degreesMelt butter in large saucepan that can hold all of the endive. Add Maple syrup and sage leaves, swirling to combine. …
Dot’s Rice Pilaf
Rice Pilaf is an eastern european side dish. My family is from Serbia/Montenegro, and my grandmother (Baba) makes this for all of our family gatherings. Rice pilaf is definitely one of our family’s comfort foods. My kids love rice pilaf, and I make it at home …
Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
My family loves brussels sprouts. This Barefoot Contessa recipe is a great way to make them. I also like to make them plain; tossed with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Browning them under the broiler, so that the leaves get a little black on …
Macaroni and Cheese
This Macaroni and Cheese recipe is delicious! You can use whatever cheese you have on hand. I have used Coastal Cheddar, Comte and Tillamook for the cheese sauce. You could even use a good Jack. For the top, you can sprinkle the same cheese used …
Pasta Salad with Bocconcini
Ingredients 8 oz. cooked pasta. Preferably campanelle or fusilli1 small zucchini (sliced thinly with a mandoline)3 c. halved cherry tomatoes (yellow and red)1 c. halved bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)3/4 c. fresh basil1 clove garlic3 T red wine vinegar1/2 c. good olive oilkosher salt and fresh ground …
White Bean and Tomato Salad
Ingredients2 15 oz. cans of cannellini beans rinsed and drained1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes2/3 cup diced red onion1/4 cup chopped fresh dill1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil3 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar2 garlic clovessalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsCombine ingredients and refrigerate 1 day …
Cabbage Slaw with Tangy Mustard Seed Dressing
Ingredients 8 cups presliced green cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated carrot 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 …
Orzo with Chicken, Corn and Green Beans
Everyday Food Ingredients:Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 pound orzo 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 roasted chicken, shredded or 4-5 chicken breasts seasoned …
New England-Style Baked Beans
ENLARGE IMAGECredit: Todd Colema INGREDIENTS1 lb. dried navy beans, picked over and rinsed1 medium yellow onion, ends trimmed, peeled, and left whole4 whole cloves8 oz. slab bacon or salt pork, trimmed and cut into 2″ x 14″ pieces¼ cup plus 2 tbsp. maple syrup¼ cup …