Roasted Potatoes Tossed in Mustard Herb sauce is an easy to make side dish that pairs beautifully with meat and fish or served over a bed of spiced quinoa or salad for a delicious vegetarian-style meal. I recently posted a new recipe for fall off the bone Instant Pot baby back ribs. I love serving these potatoes with that dish …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peak: Homemade Za’atar
Za’atar is an aromatic herb blend that combines a variety of healthy herbs and spices to create an exotic mix of flavors with countless uses. Za’atar is an Arabic word for “Thyme” widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Although you can find Za’atar in many grocery stores, you will not find the fresh, dramatic flavor that burst from …
Garlic Sesame Vegetable Trio
Some of my favorite recipe creations happen purely on a whim. That’s how this dish was born. Creating a dish where all the flavors and textures work in harmony takes imagination to pull together. But when it works, it really works. I try to incorporate global flavors into most of my dishes to experience food from a different perspective. However, …
Mast-o Khiar – Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Print Recipe Mast O Khiar – Persian Yogurt Dip Yum Mast o khiar is a traditional Persian side dish served with meat and rice. Enjoy it as a refreshing sauce over tacos, soups, gyros, and sandwiches. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sauces & Condiments, Sides Cuisine Middle Eastern Prep Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 cups plain yogurt1 English cucumber, …
BBQ Rub with Coffee & Garlic Rainbow Carrots
Print Recipe BBQ Rub with Coffee and Garlic Rainbow Carrots Yum An unexpected but delightful collection of earthy flavors make this side dish a perfect compliment to your favorite meat recipe. The flavor profile is made up of spicy, smoky, salty, and sweet flavors with and essence of coffee, garlic, and paprika. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American Servings …
Risotto Inspired White Wine Quinoa
Print Recipe Mediterranean Inspired Quinoa Yum Course Lunch, Sides, Soup/Salad Cuisine Mediterranean Servings people Ingredients 3-4 cups vegetable or chicken stock2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium shallots, finely chopped3-4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup regular quinoa1 cup red quinoa1/2 cup white wine1/4 cup heavy cream1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup chopped cucumbers1 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper …
Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze
Print Recipe Fresh Figs with Maple and Hickory Smoked Bacon Glaze Yum Fresh figs lightly drizzled with maple and hickory smoked bacon glaze is like a little taste of sweet and salty heaven on earth. Course Appetizer / Snack, Sides Cuisine American Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Passive Time 15 minutes Servings pieces Ingredients 24 fresh figs, …