Category Archives: Side Dishes

Garam Masala Deluxe Mushrooms

This simple recipe by editor-in-chief Brandon Boone is an incredibly savoury combination of sautéed mushrooms with garam masala, coconut milk and chilies. IT can be served as a side at a bigger meal or on its own with some warmed … Read more

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Rosemary & Garlic Barbecue Baked Potatoes

4 russet potatoes
Olive oil
Sea salt
8 sprigs rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 large garlic cloves, minced

Directions:
Pierce potatoes all over. Rub each one with olive oil and dust with sea salt. Tear aluminum foil into pieces … Read more

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Chorizo, Black Bean, Grilled Corn & Chive-Spiked Crème Fraîche Baked Potato

Chive-Spiked Crème Fraîche:
2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream
2 tbsp (30 mL) buttermilk
2 tbsp (30 mL) minced chives

Potatoes:
4 russet potatoes
Olive oil
Sea salt
3 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
1 link of hot chorizo sausage, … Read more

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Mustard

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (1 kg) Brussels sprouts
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) grainy mustard
  • 1 tbsp (30 mL) honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz (250 g) bacon, cut into 1″ (2.5 cm)strips

Directions

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Fried Yuca with Curtido

Ingredients

  • Fried Yuca:

    • 6 cups (1.5 L) water
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) minced garlic
    • 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
    • 1 lb (500 g) frozen yuca
    • Canola oil for frying
  • Curtido (Salvadoran cabbage salad):

    • 3 cups (750 mL) shredded cabbage
    • 1/4
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Alsatian Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, stemmed and halved
  • Olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh oregano,
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Watermelon, Cantaloupe & Tequila Salsa

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (750 mL) seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced cantaloupe
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) peeled, seeded and diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) purple onion, finely diced
  • 1
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GREEN BEAN SUCCOTASH

THIS IS GREAT ON IT OWN OR IS A YUMMY SIDE DISH TO BARBECUE PORK CHOPS OR RIBS

Ingredients

  • 8 OZ (250 G) FRESH GREEN BEANS
  • 8 oz (250 g) shelled broad beans, fava beans or lima beans (optional)
  • 8
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Peruvian Potatoes with Spicy Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

  • Potatoes

    • 16 assorted baby potatoes (such as fingerling, purple, yellow or red)
    • 4 hard-boiled eggs, cut into quarters
    • 20 pitted olives
  • Spicy Cheese Sauce

    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided
    • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion
    • 2 minced
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MUSTARD BEANS

THESE MAKE A GREAT SIDE DISH FOR A SUMMER PICNIC AND ARE GREAT WITH GRILLED FISH OR CHICKEN. YOU CAN ALSO WIPE THE MUSTARD OFF AND USE THEM TO GARNISH YOUR FAVOURITE CAESAR OR BLOODY MARY COCKTAIL

Ingredients

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