Tag Archives: Side Dishes

Garlicky Sesame-Cured Broccoli Salad

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Trista

Currently cooking from In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite by Melissa Clark We are broccoli eaters around here, so I was intrigued by this recipe when I saw it. You cut up a couple heads of broccoli into bite-sized pieces, then … Continue reading →

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Easy Stovetop Macaroni, Peas, Bacon and Cheese a la Jamie Oliver

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Trista

Currently cooking from In the Kitchen with A Good Appetite by Melissa Clark I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with mac and cheese. I love it because it is cheesy pasta. I hate it because I usually eat too much … Continue reading →

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Coconut Rice and Peas

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Trista

Currently cooking from Cook This Now by Melissa Clark This was one of the first dishes I marked out of this book. Sometimes you want rice to take a more starring role in your meal, and I thought this recipe might do … Continue reading →

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What’s cooking in my kitchen

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Trista

Here’s what I’ve been cooking and we’ve been eating over the past few weeks. Key Lime Pears from Michael Recchiuti’s cookbook Chocolate Obsession. I’ve been making these for Christmas for the past few years, and it’s my go-to recipe when … Continue reading →

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Barbecued Beans

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Trista

Currently cooking out of Slow Cooker Revolution by America’s Test Kitchen I’ve been looking for a good recipe for barbecued beans (sometimes called cowboy beans) for many years. In my head, my perfect dish has these characteristics: • Beans that are tender, … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Dishes . . .

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Trista

Currently cooking out of The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman I have to be honest; I’m finding this cookbook to be pretty uninspiring. I’m a little ashamed to admit that, given how determined I was to make some fundamental … Continue reading →

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Roasted Cauliflower with Lemony Tahini Sauce

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Trista

Currently cooking out of The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman Roasted cauliflower. A sauce made of sauteed onions, garlic, lemon juice and tahini (ground sesame seeds). It was quick and easy,  little bitter from the tahini and a lot … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Quinoa with Corn, Black Beans and Shrimp

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Trista

Currently cooking out of The Food Matters Cookbook by Mark Bittman After the decadence of November and December (the candy! the desserts! the chocolate!), I was feeling the need to eat simply. I craved vegetables and fruit and grains; pretty … Continue reading →

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Parmesan Chicken with Cherry Tomato Salad

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Trista

Currently cooking from The Best Simple Recipes from Cooks Illustrated I could tell you how easy this was, but I’ve already done that with most of the other recipes out of this book. I could tell you how tasty it … Continue reading →

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Roasted Cabbage and Potatoes

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Trista

Currently cooking out of Make It Fast, Cook It Slow by Stephanie O’Dea These smelled yummy as they were cooking, but the final product was just okay. For me, these veggies were an excuse to consume massive amounts of sour … Continue reading →

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