Archive for the ‘Side Dishes’ Category
Warm Red Cabbage and Apple Salad
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 sweet apple juilened
1 small minced shallot
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground or to taste
3 tablespoons walnuts toasted, coarsly chopped
Kentucky Biscuits
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 dash salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
Double Tomato Bruschetta
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Twice Baked Outdoor BBQ Baby Potatoes
2 lbs baby potatoes, pre-cooked
butter
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
If you need to par-boil these potatoes first, place them in a large pan of boiling water and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes. Do NOT peel them, but scrub them if necessary and cut any protruding eyes out.
Drain them well and place them straight on to the BBQ grill/shelf, moving them around all the time with heatproof tongs.
Fresh Apple Quiche
1/2 cup bulk sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 Red Delicious apples, pared & cut into 1/2″ cubes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup shredded cheese
4 eggs, beaten
2 cup light cream or milk
1 single, deep dish pie crust
Cauliflower Cheese Bake
1 lb. cauliflower florets
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbs. lowfat milk
1/4 lb. Muenster cheese, cubed
2 Tbs. mayonnaise type salad dressing
Baked Carrots
1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 ounce Swiss cheese, grated
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. all purpose flour
1 cup skim milk, hot
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Brandied Sweet Potatoes
6 medium sized sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
60 g butter
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup brandy
Baby New Potatoes in Foil
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
1-1/2 tsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
1-1/2 tsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. coarse grain mustard
1/2 tsp. cranberry sauce
2 lbs. baby new potatoes, scrubbed
Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add potatoes and mix well. Cover a baking sheet with a large piece of foil. Place potatoes in center and bring edges of foil together to seal tightly. Bake 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.
Potato Pierogi
1 egg
2 heaping tablespoons sour cream
1 cup milk
1 cup water
4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons cornmeal
5 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 10 medium potatoes)
1/4 pound unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) cheddar cheese, grated
4 ounces cream cheese
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste