Tag Archives: side dishes

Sunday Suppers: A Round of Comfort Food

Posted on 02/17/2013 by

It’s cold down here. It didn’t even get out of the 50s today. Comfort food is clearly in order. Chicken Cordon Bleu Glazed Carrots with Mint Brown Rice with Porcini Mushrooms The presentation is a little on the fancy side … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Italian Night

Posted on 12/30/2012 by

You’re gonna need a big plate and a big appetite for this week’s Sunday Suppers. Shrimp and Mushroom Ravioli Mom’s Italian Bread Tossed Salad with Pesto Croutons Mom’s Anise Biscotti

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Twice Cooked Potatoes

Posted on 12/26/2012 by

Fingerling potatoes and other small potatoes have been going on sale a lot lately. So we’ve been buying them a lot. Here’s a simple way to make them extra crispy. Hope you like butter. Twice Cooked Potatoes 28 ounces small … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Gourmet Rice and Beans

Posted on 12/09/2012 by

Who says winter meals have to be drab? We don’t. This week’s Sunday Suppers is colorful, flavorful and satisfying. Pumpkin Bisque with Shrimp Brown Rice Risotto with Black Trumpet Mushrooms Green Beans with Pancetta and Mushrooms Poached Pears in Champagne

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Mini Baked Potatoes with Anchovy Sour Cream

Posted on 12/08/2012 by

OK, who’s still here after we said anchovy? Show of hands? They really are the most delicious unfairly maligned bits of goodness on the planet. Anchovy lovers unite. Anchovies can be added to taste. We used four, but Katherine would … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: The Anything But Turkey Edition

Posted on 12/02/2012 by

Tired of turkey yet? Give it a few days if you said no. In the meantime, perhaps some fish and grits are in order. Trout Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce OK, that rice is a nice, healthy side, but let’s … Continue reading →

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Savory Baked Apples

Posted on 11/30/2012 by

We had the same three apples in the refrigerator for an embarrassing long time, and one sad little piece of pancetta. (Italian bacon likes lots of friends.) Running low on veggies and in need of a side dish, an idea … Continue reading →

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Eggplant with Goat Cheese and Capers

Posted on 11/05/2012 by

What to do when you crave one of your favorite summer recipes in the dead of the fall? Repurpose it of course. This is a great side dish or light main course for two. Stuffed Eggplant with Goat Cheese and … Continue reading →

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Warm Potato Salad

Posted on 10/20/2012 by

You can make these as spicy or creamy as you want. More peppers! More cheese! Use the good olives. Warm Potato Salad 28 ounces new potatoes (or those small multi-colored ones) 4 ounces feta 4-6 serrano or cayenne peppers, cut … Continue reading →

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Hasselback Potatoes

Posted on 10/15/2012 by

These are so good you could eat them as a main course. And so hearty, you probably should. Add more cheese, if you need. We barely resisted the urge to top with bacon. Hasselback Potatoes 3 medium to large russet … Continue reading →

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