Heirloom Tomato Caprese SaladHeirloom Tomato Caprese Salad is the perfect summer dish. Juicy heirloom tomatoes, bursting with ripeness, join with creamy mozzarella and sweet basil for a light but very flavorful treat. Select a variety of heirloom tomatoes of different colors and sizes for more interest. If you can’t find heirloom tomatoes, use really fresh, ripe beefsteak tomatoes,…
More information Asian Marinara Yellow SquashAsian Marinara Yellow Squash adds bright Asian seasonings to a classic vegetable marinara for a different yet familiar flavorful and colorful result. Warm ginger, the citrus notes of lemon grass and Makrut lime leaves, spicy sambal oelek and a finish of cilantro and Thai basil leaves all combine with a tasty but simple marinara sauce…
More information Sautéed Peppers and OnionsSautéed Peppers and Onions is a great side dish with grilled or fried meat dishes, especially Cuban Style Fried Pork. Cubanelle or Anaheim peppers bring a light amount of spicy heat to this dish and a beautiful yellow-green color too; the onion rings release their natural sweetness during cooking and really complement the peppers. The…
More information Broccoli al LimoneBroccoli al Limone or Broccoli with Lemon presents broccoli in fresh and tasty way. It can be served as an appetizer or salad or as a side dish for roasted meats, such as Savory Grilled Pork Roast, and poultry dishes like our Harissa Spiced Chicken. Broccoli al Limone was served often by Vito's parents and…
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Simple Sautéed Snow PeasSimple Sautéed Snow Peas is an easy to prepare, versatile side dish which goes well with a variety of main courses, including pork, fish, and chicken, and is a great inclusion in a vegetarian buffet. The bright green of the snow peas dressed in a simple sauce makes this dish both tasty and attractive at…
More information Greek Cucumber Tomato SaladGreek Cucumber Tomato Salad is bursting with Greek-inspired flavors. A heady mix of dried herbs in a pungent but not sharp dressing coats crunchy cucumbers, sweet tomatoes and piquant Kalamata olives for a wonderful simple salad with complex flavors. Refreshing yet not filling, it is a perfect as lunch for two or as dinner appetizers…
More information Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Oyster SauceVersatile Brussels sprouts get a full-flavored Asian treatment here. Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Oyster Sauce incorporates vivid green Brussels sprouts cooked to al dente perfection with caramelized shallots, all draped in oyster sauce. This easy to cook recipe uses just five ingredients; it's simplicity belies its wonderful combination of colors, flavors and textures. Very…
More information Middle Eastern Roasted CauliflowerCauliflower get a Middle Eastern twist on the grill in our Middle Eastern Roasted Cauliflower. Mild cauliflower florets are grilled in a cast-iron skillet, then combined with Middle Eastern seasonings to create a very tasty, very attractive side dish at your table. Middle Eastern Roasted Cauliflower is great with grilled meats, like our Fast and…
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