French Friday’s with Dorie – Haiku! I see it again packed nicely, four to a box how does one eat it? First kiss it with mint huddle with peas, mint, garlic Steam it in foil slide in the oven fifteen minutes to heaven open and enjoy
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Sriracha & Sesame
It was an awkward realization last night I realized I had just eaten an entire batch of this Spicy Roasted Cauliflower. Again. I couldn’t help but wonder: when cauliflower got to be so damn good? I made three batches of this stuff in one week, serving it up as a side dish with just about everything I […]
April 13, 2014 by 16 Comments
Mushroom Macaroni Cheese “Risotto”
French Fridays with Dorie We’ll start this off by saying that this mushroom macaroni cheese is no more “risotto” ’cause it is cooked by stirring it in a hot broth than pizza becomes “Hawaiian” when you top it with a some pineapple. Nonetheless, Dorie Greenspan’s French friend managed to wow her with her “Dressy Pasta Risotto” […]
January 5, 2014 by 22 Comments
Lemon Steamed Spinach
French Fridays with Dorie – Happy National Haiku Day! Its simple, really. Catalogue annoyances then find perspective. Dude, you have a job. Those you love came home last night Who cares about “stress”? So what if your late and never post on fridays? Get over it girl! Still, I have to eat […]
April 17, 2013 by 32 Comments
Brown Sugar Squash and Brussels Sprouts en Papillote
French Friday’s with Dorie Haiku: Brown sugar squash and brussels sprouts en papillote: Is this a recipe:Throw veggies in some foilPut into oven. Just like when roastedonly you have to wrap themNot as good either Still they are quite goodAnd the method is easyDelicious flavor Brown Sugar Squash and Brussels Sprouts en Papillote PrintBrown Sugar […]
February 1, 2013 by 23 Comments
Celery and Parmesan Salad
“Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety.” – Plato, clearly not having been asked to bring a Celery and Parmesan Salad. Salads scare me. Even Celery and Parmesan salads. No, not eating them. Just the expectation of having to prepare one, serve one or otherwise present one to a group. I […]
January 11, 2013 by 14 Comments
Endive, Apples, and Grapes
French Fridays with Dorie – Haiku Another Friday came too early for planning and thus, this haiku Simple fall side dish Endive, apples and some grapes Fried up in a pan Easy recipe though it sounded odd at first trusted Dorie though Endive cooks slowly to get caramelization a nice word for ‘burnt’. Endive, Apples, […]
September 28, 2012 by 33 Comments
Lemon Barley Pilaf with Some Side Dishes
French Fridays with Dorie Check out this Lemon Barely Pilaf! I often give the side dish choices short shrift when I plan a dinner party menu. Usually they are the last thing I choose. I guess then it is no accident that while I love the experience with the new side dishes selected for […]
July 27, 2012 by 37 Comments
Whole Roasted Curried Cauliflower
If it weren’t for the fact that I detest food blog posts that kick off with an apology for a lack of recent posting I would be apologizing right now as, well, I haven’t written for awhile. So, I’m sorry for not apologizing because, you know, I detest that sort of thing. Its not […]
April 13, 2012 by 20 Comments
Cauliflower Gratin with Bacon and Eggs
French Fridays with Dorie – Haiku “Cauliflower Gratin” for French Friday’s with Dorie: Haiku Version. Oh cauliflower! Formerly I showed no love. Now you really rock. What is in a name? I think Dorie got this wrong. “Gratin”? I think not. Not really a ‘side’! Make a chic lunch out of it. Good for any […]
January 4, 2012 by 12 Comments
Oignons Aigre Doux French Sweet and Sour Onions
These oignons aigre doux were holiday stress relievers for me. Have you ever heard of anybody losing a friendship because the Christmas meal wasn’t what it should have been? Did all heck break loose at your house because somebody had the temerity to bring a side dish nobody really liked? Perhaps you suffered through […]
December 27, 2011 by 12 Comments
White Bean Garlic-Rosemary Mash!
Just my luck. Today this blog thing is set to be featured on the CNN’s “Eatocracy” Blogger Spotlight and what did I have scheduled to dazzle the world with? Toast. (Albeit toast with White Bean Garlic-Rosemary Mash.) Had the gods smiled on me I’m sure I would be featuring a mouthwatering cocktail or an impressive desert all lined […]
September 30, 2011 by 17 Comments
Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs Chunky Beets & Icy Red Onion Salad & Cardamom Rice Pilaf
French Friday’s with Dorie “Just eat your beets then you can have dessert.” I can still hear the sound of my mom’s voice admonishing me as a kid to just finish them. I let her do it but I never did tell her my secret. When beets were served I would always save them to […]
July 1, 2011 by 18 Comments
Céleri Rémoulade – something French on the side!
Monsieur Céleri Rémoulade, will you forgive me my trespass? It seems as if I neglected to acknowledge the fine specimen sitting next to last week’s endearing Cuban. When you stand next to something as tasty and mouthwatering as a Cuban you run the risk of not being noticed. Several readers did notice! I am hoping to […]
April 20, 2011 by 12 Comments
Quinoa Fruit and Nut Salad
French Fridays with Dorie You don’t have to twist my arm to fool around in the kitchen with quinoa. Quinoa and I have been flirting around with each other for over a year now even though so far its nothing too serious. We were first introduced by a mutual friend and while it wasn’t all […]
April 1, 2011 by 40 Comments
