Category: Side Dishes
Sautéed Beet Greens
One of the most fulfilling things as a cook is being able to use an ingredient in its entirety. Not wasting a single thing. These sautéed beet greens are simple to make, and they are a quick way to make a whole nother dish from those beets you’ve already got. Combined with a handful of…
Creamy Creole ‘Dirty’ Risotto
What is now widely considered a popular side dish was, at its origin, rice combined with ground meats and other less desirable cuts to create a dish which aided survival. Pair historically bold Southern flavors with the delicate process of creating a ‘dirty’ risotto for a dish that’s good enough as a side or as…
Orange and Honey Soy Kale
I wasn’t always a fan of kale. For a long time, it was too harsh for me to eat as the lettuce for my salads. I didn’t like it braised like collard or mustard greens. I used it to blend into smoothies, but nothing else was working for me. Meanwhile the world around me was…
Four of my favorite ways to enjoy sweet potatoes
It’s sweet potato season! Literally. Fall (from late October to December) is peak season for the root vegetable that has become a popular substitute for its not-so-sweet potato cousins. Sweet potato fries. Hash. Gnocchi. If someone has made a dish using white, red, or yukon gold potatoes, chances are someone has also developed a recipe…
