Bring to a boil, down to a simmer.
We used to make giardinera back when I worked at Southpark. I think we served it with a charcuterie board, but I loved taking it and adding it to mixed greens for a salad for my shift meal, or just munching on it as is. It was always so refreshing, and had plenty of flavor
The first time I made this summer side dish was about ten years ago in my apartment in downtown Portland. I had a balcony with a tiny tabletop grill and could look out towards the city while I cooked. I originally meant for two separate sides of grilled veggies and couscous, but decided to combine
Grain salads are a great lunch or side dish. Grains are very nutritious, and full of fiber so they are satiating. Add in some colorful vegetables, sweet and chewy dried apricots, crunchy walnuts, and a zippy vinaigrette, and it makes a dish that is both beautiful and exciting for the palate. For this recipe I
Traditional Mexican pozole is rich, meaty, and full of flavor. I absolutely love it. This pozole skips the meat, but is still full of flavor. Toasted chilies and cabbage are pureed into the broth for viscosity and depth. I added beans for protein. Hominy is full of a deep corn flavor, and provides a deliciously
Hello! January is here. It’s the time of year that I should be posting soups and braises, but instead I’m sharing a salad recipe. I promise it is not a wimpy salad. This is a hearty, protein-packed dish, loaded with plenty of flavor. There is contrasting texture from the lentils and the crunchy celery. The
This is such a simple meal that satisfies me on so many levels. First of all, I have not met roasted cauliflower I did not like. Secondly, it is spicy from a generous amount of Aleppo Pepper flakes and a little cayenne. Finally, it’s served on a bed of creamy yogurt with preserved lemon, adding
I love to incorporate this easy recipe into a meal as the main dish. Half of a filled squash on its own is pretty filling, but it also pairs nicely with a salad or even rice. It takes minimal prep, but it does take awhile to cook, so plan ahead. It is perfect for this
