Side dishes

A tangy vinaigrette, quinoa, summer squash and fruit come together in this refreshing Fruited Quinoa Salad side dish. Perfect with warm grilled chicken!

The sun. The warm air. The sounds of laughter and roar of the lawnmower. The scent of freshly cut grass. When I sat down earlier to write this blog post, …

My friends can tell when stress is getting to me without asking. Apparently, I recede a little. Chat less. Update my Facebook and Twitter less. A general quieting of my …

This dish is uncomplicated. It’s simple — just a few basic ingredients prepared without fuss. It’s a dish that proves that good food doesn’t require a lot of steps, ingredients …

Sometimes the hardest thing you have to do is start something. Whether it’s as simple as getting up from the couch or more serious like starting a new exercise regime, …

Paige, who turns four this weekend, saw me carry these carrots outside this afternoon and trailed behind. I could see her eyes peering at the plate, examining what I had. …

Roasted cauliflower is tossed with blue cheese and topped with pomegranate arils for a delightful sweet-savory combination. There was a point yesterday when I discovered what the power company’s estimate …

Comfort food gets an upscale makeover in these rich and creamy Smoked Gouda and Garlic Mashed Potatoes — perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays or any day. There’s snow in the …

Today I went to the store with a short list that had maybe six things on it. But I left the store with at least a dozen items. How does …

After Hurricane Irene knocked out our power for days, I had to restock almost everything in our fridge and freezers. It was somewhere between a colossal pain and a tremendous …