Category: Side Dishes

Simply delicious side dishes that complement any entrée!

Ratatouille Tian with Eggplant Caponata and Feta

Posted on by Carole Cooper

          Ratatouille Tian with Eggplant Caponata and Feta. My Ratatouille Tian with Eggplant Caponata and Feta is a versatile dish using all the goodness of the late summer harvest! A tian is simply a baked vegetable casserole using whatever is in season. In late summer organic zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes and peppers […]

Lemon Tahini Potato Salad with Avocado and Cucumber

Posted on by Carole Cooper

     Lemon Tahini Potato Salad with Avocado and Cucumber. Enjoy my Lemon Tahini Potato Salad with Avocado and Cucumber this Memorial Day and throughout the summer! It is an absolutely delicious and super nutritious variation of a traditional salad to accompany summer grilling or to enjoy as a vegetarian main! Lemon Tahini dressing is […]

Potato Gnocchi and Fava Bean Salad

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                    Potato Gnocchi and Fava Bean Salad. My Potato Gnocchi and Fava Bean Salad is just a perfect twist on the take along picnic salad for these upcoming summer holidays! This super simple yet nutritious salad is drenched with olive oil, lemon juice and a bit […]

The Lighter Side of Cinco De Mayo

Posted on by Carole Cooper

      This Sunday is Cinco de Mayo and dear to our hearts since we spent most of our lives in San Diego and dearly love south of the border food! So let’s celebrate with these healthy and delicious salads found in my cookbook Simply Natural Gourmet! The lighter side of Cinco De Mayo! […]

Pea and Mushroom Risotto

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                    Pea and Mushroom Risotto. My Pea and Mushroom Risotto is actually a fusion of the classic Italian risotto ingredients, like butter and parmesan cheese, with Tunisian harissa and preserved lemon! The flavor of this classic rice dish […]

Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                             Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham. My Potato Gratin with Uncured Ham is a simple baked potato casserole using organic Yukon golds, organic onion, Swiss cheese and leftover naturally cured ham. So earlier this week, I baked a small heritage uncured picnic […]

Simple Calabrian Green Beans

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                  Simple Calabrian Green Beans. A super delicious way to prepare fresh green beans; my Simple Calabrian Green Beans recipe is a perfect side dish to any upcoming Holiday fare but equally delicious as a vegetarian main when served […]

Tunisian Summer Casserole

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                       Tunisian Summer Casserole. My Tunisian Summer Casserole is a great seasonal pot luck dish to contribute to your next summer gathering; it can be eaten hot, cold or at room temperature. This one pan dish is […]

Ratatouille Casserole

Posted on by Carole Cooper

                                          Ratatouille Casserole. So this is a super easy to assemble casserole made with all the vegetables used in traditional ratatouille! I have layered the eggplant, zucchini and peppers with tomato sauce, arugula pesto and […]