Grilled Steak Salad
I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day. Did any of you have a BBQ by any chance? Maybe a BBQ where you served big ole steaks? And maybe you had so much steak that you still have a little leftover in your fridge today? Well, we …
Tag: Side dishes
Watermelon, Feta, and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Are you starting to get worried about us? It took me a while to realize that if I was reading what’s going on in my kitchen, I’d be worried, too. Because, seriously, we’re not exactly coming off as health nuts. There’s a lot of talk about pulled …
Parmesan and Thyme Crackers
True Story: I make these crackers. Friends come over for drinks and apps. They see these crackers sitting on a plate on the corner and immediately exclaim, “Oh my gosh, are those Ina’s Parmesan and Thyme Crackers?!” Wow. I had no idea when I made …
Green Herb Dip
Summer is almost here. I can officially wear flip-flops without my toes turning to ice, and I barely need a jacket to sit outside in the evening. The trees and flowers are green and gorgeous and hopeful, and I swear the smell of cut grass through …
Finocchio al Forno (Fennel Baked in Cream)
I feel it’s only fair after subjecting you all to Brussels sprouts, and urging you to give them another try, that I give something a second try, too. The tough part about that is… there are so few foods that I don’t like. I will …
Black Grape and Rosemary Focaccia
I’m a huge sucker for those food combinations that are opposites, but go together so perfectly that you wonder why they’re opposites in the first place. You know… sweet and salty, crispy and chewy. So it’s no surprise that when I saw this recipe on one of …
Simmered Brussels Sprouts… don’t stop reading!
I’m pretty sure I’ve probably already lost half of you somewhere between Brussels and sprouts. But for those of you that have gotten this far, hang in there with me! I know that Brussels sprouts aren’t exactly the prom queen of the vegetable world, and …
Egg-Topped Soba Noodles with Asparagus and Prosciutto
Be honest. Aren’t there things you wait to do until your significant other leaves the house? Re-arrange the dishwasher so that the plates face the right way? Watch Real Housewives of New York? Feed the dog pieces of bacon because he loves them so much? …
Baked Kale Chips
So, I’ve been hearing this crazy rumor going around about kale chips. To hear some people tell it, you can toss kale with a little olive oil, bake it for a few minutes, and the result is something very similar in taste and texture …
Shaved Asparagus with Parmesan Vinaigrette
As it turns out, last week, while I was whining about making potatoes instead of pretty little spring asparagus, I should have just been at the store buying some pretty little spring asparagus. Because last week they were front and center in the produce department, …