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
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
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
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
Slice Brussels … Read more
Fried Yuca with Curtido
Ingredients
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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
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Curtido (Salvadoran cabbage salad):
- 3 cups (750 mL) shredded cabbage
- 1/4
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,
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
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
Peruvian Potatoes with Spicy Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 16 assorted baby potatoes (such as fingerling, purple, yellow or red)
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, cut into quarters
- 20 pitted olives
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Spicy Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion
- 2 minced
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
- 1 lb