Category: side dishes
Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes
Something happened this weekend. Perhaps it was the effect of our Saturday picnic on the beach (our first of the year!). Or maybe it was the marked uptick in temperatures that seems to be signalling that spring is really, truly, finally here. But this weekend, I suddenly felt so happy and at peace — more [...]
Cucumber, Carrot and Edamame Salad
There is so much good all around us, if we only take the time to see it. Goodness is bright and beautiful. It fills us up and reminds us that we aren’t alone. That’s such an important thing. Good was in the Christmas cards that arrived, sharing the kindest of well wishes in the aftermath [...]
Sauteed Leeks with Bacon and Lentils
On New Year’s Day, I wanted to fill our table with as many lucky foods as possible — including the Banana Cornbread and this rich, delicious lentil dish. We could definitely use a little luck as we head into 2013 — it has to be a better year. And so far, it’s been mostly good. [...]
Roasted Carrots with Thyme
Carrots are … well, just carrots. They’re fine. You can steam them, glaze them, butter them … and they’re okay. Maybe you make them because they are a neutral vegetable that everyone will eat. Maybe they are a must on the holiday table and go well with the turkey or ham or whatever protein you [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Decadent Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Apples
Thanksgiving is a mere days away now, and if you are like me, you probably know what you are making. But I am going to urge you to rethink your mashed potatoes — seriously. For me, they tend to be almost an afterthought — the thing I make because I have to. But mashed potatoes? [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Onions, Bacon and Cranberries
On Thanksgiving, my husband cooks our turkey. It goes in the countertop rotisserie and spins around, cooking for a few hours. It’s always juicy and so flavorful, and everyone dives for it. But me? I am all about the side dishes. There’s something exciting about a table loaded with squash, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green [...]
Stress-Free Thanksgiving: Roasted Vegetable Barley Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
One of the keys to planning a stress-free Thanksgiving lies in the planning aspect. Good planning doesn’t just center around dishes that complement each other — the dishes also should make sense in terms of timing. For instance, if you have one oven (which clearly needs to cook the turkey) and only four burners to [...]
Tangy Cranberry Almond Coleslaw
Warm breezes, the sound of waves crashing on the shore, laughter … these are the things our happy summer celebrations are made of. And they are fueled by summer dinners where the chicken is grilled, the corn is freshly peeled and steamed and the salads are chilled. We had a bit of a celebration recently [...]
Lemony Farro Salad with Basil and Tomatoes
If I had to laid blame for my recent obsession with grains, it would lay firmly on the shoulders of the dear Joanne of Eats Well with Others. After several potlucks at the Sweetnicks house, she’s opened my eyes to whole grains. Before trying her salads and side dishes, I’d only delved into the land [...]
Butter Herb Grilled Summer Veggie Packets
While I am still firmly in “Yay! It’s summer!” mode, my kids are already thinking about the upcoming school year and all the fun it will bring. I’m fortunately to have two children who adore both fruits and veggies and going to school. But for me, I am nowhere near ready to even think about [...]
