Tomato Leek Mushroom Tart We need a break from heavy winter fare; and in anticipation of warmer days ahead, my Tomato Leek Mushroom Tart is just the ticket!! Light but full of flavor and nutritious ingredients, my Tomato Leek Mushroom Tart is a perfect light main meal or a sensational side dish to a grilled or baked entrée! […]
Category: Side Dishes
Simply delicious side dishes that complement any entrée!
Golden Buckwheat Pilaf
Golden Buckwheat Pilaf My Golden Buckwheat Pilaf is a super delicious and nutritious combination of healthy kasha(roasted buckwheat), immune system boosting shiitake mushrooms and organic vegetables and herbs! My Golden Buckwheat Pilaf is a perfect side dish, salad or stand alone vegan entrée! Serve My Golden Buckwheat Pilaf with lamb steaks, baked chicken or grilled sausage; pile this pilaf […]
Blistered Beans and Artichokes
Blistered Beans and Artichokes My medley of Blistered Beans and Artichokes is a versatile dish; serve it as a yummy side dish to just about any grilled meat or fish entrée! My Blistered Beans and Artichokes is a perfect room temperature salad. High in protein, and filled with nutritious organic vegetables, Blistered Beans and Artichokes is brightened with […]
Zaatar Sweet Potato Rice Salad
Zaatar Sweet Potato Rice Salad with fava, artichokes and spinach My Zaatar Sweet Potato Rice Salad is a yummy combination of jasmine rice, sweet potato, fava beans, artichokes and spinach, then dressed in a middle eastern zaatar lemon vinaigrette, spiced with Bulgarian pepper sauce, warmed with Aleppo pepper flakes and garnished with pickled onion slices! I served My Zaatar […]
Curried Potato Salad with Spinach and Mint
Curried Potato Salad with Spinach and Mint Oh Potato Salad! How do I make thee? Let me count the ways….. My Curried Potato Salad with Spinach and Mint is another unique potato salad and a great addition to any grilled fare, especially my tandoori chicken! My Curried Potato Salad with Spinach and Mint is filled with healthy organic […]
Pea,Pickle,Potato Salad
Pea,Pickle,Potato Salad My Pea,Pickle,Potato Salad is a sublime addition to the summer holiday fare! Perfect with any grilled meat and a great stand alone vegan salad! Organic Yukon gold potatoes and fresh peas in the pod combined with tart dill pickles, fresh chives and all dressed up with a mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard combination make this a salad to prepare […]
Fried Wild Rice with Mint and Lentil Sprouts
Fried Wild Rice with Mint and Lentil Sprouts What to do with left over rice? My Fried Wild Rice with Mint and Lentil Sprouts is not only super healthy but is the solution for using left over cooked rices,combining with organic vegetables and spices and reinventing a rice dish that is a perfect accompaniment to grilled fish or […]
Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad
Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad Farro,White Bean and Artichoke Salad is a healthy is a simple recipe and a healthy addition to your diet! Artichokes are in season; and they are so healthy for you! Artichokes health benefits include balancing blood glucose levels,improving liver function,aiding digestion, helping with hypertension as a diuretic, lowering cholesterol […]
Cucumber Asparagus Salad
It’s asparagus season!! Enjoy this healthy vegetable as much as you can during the season. Asparagus is full of fiber and protein, a rich source of vitamins A and B and K and the antioxidant glutathione as well as many trace minerals! These nutrients help to maintain a healthy immune system, good vision, healthy kidneys, […]
Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts
Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts,usher in Spring with this healthy,protein rich, and vegetable forward nutritious salad! My Tuna Potato Pea Salad with Fennel and Sprouts is loaded with nutritious organic steamed cauliflower, potatoes, fresh or frozen peas and green beans; then combined with olive […]