Tag Archives: side dish

Thanksgiving Dressing Cups

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

This is my last post for the week, as the Thanksgiving craze is almost in full swing (and I imagine a lot of you will be off traveling somewhere, or getting ready for your own feasts). I want to wish … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread | Tagged bread cubes, dressing, dressing cups, dried bread, holiday, Kale, leeks, pancetta, recipe, side dish, stale bread, stuffing, stuffing cups, thanksgiving, thanksgiving dressing cups | 15 Comments

Thanksgiving Prep: How to Make Green Beans Sexy

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

There are some foods that just aren’t sexy. Meatloaf comes to mind (and if you’ve succeeded in making it attractive, let me know). But green beans CAN be sexy, it’s just when they are sold frozen and canned, they can … Continue reading →

Posted in Vegetables | Tagged aromatics, fresh thyme, garlic, green beans, red onion, shallots, side dish, thanksgiving, thanksgiving sides, thyme green beans, vegetables, veggie side, veggies | 8 Comments

Barley Risotto with Asparagus and Parmigiano

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Barley in a risotto…why not? I came across a recipe for barley risotto in a magazine a while back and have had it on my food to-do list for quite a while. The biggest question in my mind was, would … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged asparagus, barley, barley risotto, chicken stock, entree, parmigiano reggiano, recipe, risotto, side dish, why do you need to toast barley, why do you need to toast rice, why do you toast barley | 10 Comments

Caprese Pasta Salad

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Summer is coming to an end, and we all know what that means…make as many tomato dishes as we can! Okay, maybe it’s just me, but seriously, I have been loving the tomatoes this season and am sad that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches | Tagged basil, basil chiffonade, caprese, caprese pasta salad, fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, pasta, pasta salad, recipe, side dish, summer, tomatoes | 8 Comments

Crispy Ridged Rosemary Mashed Potato Mounds

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Aren’t these cool lookin’? They look like little potato macaroons! Just when I feel like I’ve made potatoes in every possible way, something new pops into my head (in the randomest of places too…in the shower, during a run, while … Continue reading →

Posted in Potatoes | Tagged crispy ridged potatoes, crispy ridges, leftover mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato mounds, recipe, rosemary, rosemary infused, side dish, vegetarian | 19 Comments

Tomato Cucumber Barley Salad

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Happy Friday! I’m up a little later than usual because I was out seeing the Harry Potter midnight showing last night. I’m so sad! I love love LOVE Harry Potter…and it’s over 😦 But I think it was a fantastic … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta/Starches, Vegetables | Tagged barley, barley salad, cucumber, grain, recipe, side dish, tomato, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Salsa Verde Dressed Red Potato Salad

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

I hated potato salad for a very long time, I think mostly because the store bought mayonnaisey ones from the grocery store are pretty disgusting. But this potato salad is incredible. It is dressed in an herbed green dressing, also … Continue reading →

Posted in Potatoes | Tagged basil, capers, cold, dressing, herbs, italian, olive oil, parsley, potato, potato salad, red potato, red wine vinegar, refreshing, salsa verde, side dish | 10 Comments

Crispetty Crunchety Roasted Cauliflower

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

OH BABY. You can just see how insanely crunchy these are in the photo. The most amazing part is there is no oil involved, so these are healthy AND crunchy delicious. After my older brother told me how terrible he … Continue reading →

Posted in Vegetables | Tagged cauliflower, cayenne pepper, chex, crispetty, crispy, crunchety, crunchy, healthy, recipe, rice cereal, side dish, vegetable, vegetarian | 12 Comments

Roasted Brussel Sprouts (In the monster voice of Anne Burrell, “Brown Food Tastes Good)!”

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I wanted to do something Irish today, but I just returned from my trip to New York City and have not had time to make something (last night’s dinner was leftover Blue Corn Cornbread I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Vegetables | Tagged anne burrell, brussel sprouts, caramelized, green food, recipe, roasted, side dish, sides, st. patricks day, vegetable, veggies | 6 Comments

Blue Corn Cornbread

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

In my free time, I like to walk slowly up and down the grocery store aisles and look at every single item on the shelves (I’m so easily entertained, huh?) Part of it is because I think it’s fun, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread | Tagged baking, blue corn, bread, butter, corn, cornbread, honey, recipe, side dish | 5 Comments

Leek, Bacon and Mushroom Potato Hash

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Joanne Ozug

I very distinctly remember the first time I ate leeks. My intent was to make a leek and potato soup, and that never happened, because the leeks got eaten before they could even make it to the soup stage. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Potatoes, Technique | Tagged bacon, breakfast, leek, mushroom, paprika, potato, potato hash, potatoes, recipe, russet, side dish | 5 Comments