Ingredients · 2 containers of grape tomatoes · 1 onion, peeled and chopped into small chunks · 1 shallot, peeled and chopped into big chunks · 1 head garlic, cloves separated and unpeeled, lightly smashed · 1 bunch carrot, unpeeled, roughly chopped · 3 tablespoons olive oil · 1 teaspoon kosher salt – to taste […]
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Category: Vegetables
Mango Black Bean Salsa
This is a recipe I created myself with things I love. Then I started seeing versions of it cropping up everywhere. But I promise this is my own invention!! Ingredients 2 mangos, peeled and diced ½ yellow onion, diced 2 avocados, diced handful of cilantro (it really depends on how much you like cilantro – […]
Maple-Glazed Yams
Simple and delicious, these maple-glazed yams are perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday, or as an easy side dish for a weeknight meal. The maple really brings out the yam’s natural sweetness and great flavor. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Makes 6 Portions Maple-Glazed Yams Ingredients 2 pounds yams or sweet […]
Grilled Steak Fries with Malt Vinegar Ai...
Had the best Brussels sprouts and potatoes ever at The Yardhouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I’m serious. They almost made me cry. I’ve never tasted anything like them before. The tart pull of the vinegar and the sweetness of the aioli all set off to perfection by the yielding goodness of the potatoes and Brussels sprouts – […]
Salmon Fillets on Heirloom Tomato Salad
This is an AWESOMELY healthy and tasty dish that isn’t too hard to throw together. I love the punch of the garlic, red onion, and vinegar with the sweetness of the fresh basil and the saltiness of the capers. A terrific melange of fresh flavors perfect for summer. Honestly, the tomato salad alone is great […]
Crispy Salt-and-Vinegar Potatoes
From Yahoo! Food Cooking the potatoes in vinegar seasons them from within, and a final drizzle boosts the flavor. Ingredients: 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved (quartered if large) 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon) Preparation: Combine […]
Organic Roasted Cauliflower Poppers with...
I am telling you, this tastes JUST like french fries and ketchup, and the whole this is so healthy, you actually SHOULD eat your fill. Cauliflower is a powerhouse of nutrients and the only fat to be found is in the olive oil it’s tossed in. The ketchup is a time-intensive recipe, but if you […]
Oven-Roasted Parmesan Broccoli
This looks fantastic, not to mention dead-easy. This might just be a go-to veggie side dish! Serves 2-4 Ingredients 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces ¼ cup olive oil ½ tsp. garlic salt ⅓ cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix the oil and garlic salt together. […]
Mashed Cauliflower
Easy-peasy recipe, as yummy as mashed potatoes, and WAY healthier. Tastes just as good heated up from leftovers as it is fresh on the table for the holiday meal. Ingredients 2 heads cauliflower, leaves discarded and roughly chopped into bite-size pieces 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp. chopped chives (optional) ½ – 1 Tbsp. […]
Cauliflower Risotto
This comes from CupcakesOMG.com and I must say, I am intrigued by this “faux-sotto”! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, “riced” in a food processor or grated ½ – 1 cup chicken broth 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup frozen peas ¼ cup fresh mushrooms ¼ cup […]
Absurdly Addictive Asparagus
Thank you again, Pinterest. This is a little different (healthier) than the original recipe. Ingredients 4 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into ⅜-inch to ¼-inch dice 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 lb. asparagus, woody ends trimmed and sliced into 2-inch pieces on the bias 1 ¼ cup leek, thinly sliced crosswise (white and pale […]
Roasted Baby Carrots with Fresh Thyme
Another great Pinterest find. Ingredients 1 pound baby carrots 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 finely chopped green onion Directions Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine carrots and next 3 ingredients (through salt); toss well. (You may want to include the lemon […]
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pinterest, how I love thee. And these are delectable, just so you know. Ingredients 1 – 1 1/2 Pounds Brussel Sprouts 5 cloves Garlic, minced 1/4+ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated 2 T. Olive Oil Sea Salt, to taste 10-20 cranks Fresh Ground Pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13 glass […]
Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cila...
There is nothing in this I don’t like. This is so incredibly fresh and crisp-tasting. I can gorge on this the whole day and eat nothing else, seriously. Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette Serves 4 Ingredients 5 ears corn, husk removed, brush with olive oil and grilled, remove corn with sharp knife […]
Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
I made these and they were a hit! But they were hard to do. Didn’t want to stay together as I formed patties and sauteed them. But they were worth it. 🙂 Pinterest to the rescue for my zucchini-crazy dad! I think I’m the last person on the planet to make zucchini fritters. Why it […]
Carrot and Zucchini Bars
My dad adores zucchini and his favorite dessert, aside from rum raisin ice cream, is carrot cake (but of course, like any connoisseur, he is VERY PARTICULAR). So I figure these would be a somewhat health-conscious kick in the flavor pants and meld the best of both worlds: won’t-give-you-a-coronary and won’t-put-you-to-sleep. And 2 1/2 cups […]
Simple, Perfect Asparagus
Ugh. Side vegetables. The bane of my dinner-making existence. I don’t know, I just can’t DO it right. Or if I do, I have no idea how I did it. Preparing perfectly cooked yet crisp, fresh vegetables is a constant area of improvement. I swear, veggie sides will be my Sistine chapel. So thank you […]
How to Blanch Vegetables
Cooking vegetables always used to frustrate me (read, “throw down the spoon and stomp away”) because they would always somehow – no matter how closely I watched them – turn mushy and brown, especially if it was going to be a few minutes between cooking and serving (getting everyone around the table can take you […]
Roasted Cabbage Wedges – Martha Stewart
Who knew cabbage, that perennial nose-wrinkler of Irish folklore, could be so divine? I could rhapsodize for an hour about the bright, lively taste of these roasted cabbage wedges. Keys: the lemon juice provides that brightness to the cabbage’s natural flavor, and the fact that they aren’t roasted until they’re limp and lifeless. They still […]
Baked Vegetable Chips
Why has it taken me so long to look for recipes for veggie chips? Honestly . . . Baked Veggie Chips Colorful, roasted root vegetables are a fun, festive snack or side. These perfectly seasoned chips are so tasty they don’t even need dip! —Christine Schenher, San Clemente, California 7 Servings Prep/Total Time: […]