SIDES
Starchy Sides
Arroz Pilaf
Mexican rice better than a package can give you
Baked Chickpeas
From Tessa Kiros' Food From Many Greek Kitchens
Baked Giant Butter Beans
From Tessa Kiros' Food From Many Greek Kitchens
Brabant Potatoes
Creole home fries, good for brunch too
Broiled Zucchini & Potatoes w/ Parmesan Crust
For IHCC's Spud week
Butter Beans
Rich & creamy, just like buddah!
Couscous with Tomato & Onion
from Yotam Ottolenghi. Intense tomato flavor with a buttery crust
Creole Oven Fries
from my mom
Cumin Scented White Rice
Not the typical Mexican rice side dish
Fall Sweet Potato Toss
Grilled sweet potatoes tossed with garlic brown butter, OJ, cranberries, and pecans
French Fries with Salt, Pepper, and Oregano (Patates Tiganites with Alatopiperigano)
From Tessa Kiros' Food From Many Greek Kitchens...awesome fries!
Frijoles de Olla (Mexican Pot Beans)
Eat as is, or turn 'em into refried
Garlic, Thyme, & Anchovy Baked Potatoes
My introduction to Jamie Oliver
Green Poblano Rice
From Rick Bayless
Lemon Rice
From Madhur Jaffrey. Easier and faster than Lemon Scented Rice (below), but I like Tyler's more.
Lemon Scented Rice
Based on a Tyler Florence recipe--flavorful & fragrant
Mushroom Risotto
Earthy & creamy. Could be a side dish, but I often eat it as an entree.
Patatosalata
Greek potato salad from Tessa Kiros
Praline Yams
A sweet, sticky casserole, but without the gloppy marshmallows
Rice Pilaf w/ Pistachios & Cranberries
Adapted from Madhur Jaffrey. Eat as a side or a meatless meal.
Roast Lemon Potatoes
from Food From many Greek Kitchens by Tessa Kiros
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions w/ Rosemary & Parmesan
A savory sweet potato side great for Thanksgiving or a nice fall dinner
Sweet Potato Cakes
From Yotam Ottolenghi. Crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. With a great dipping sauce.
Sweet Potato Crunch
My great-grandma's Thanksgiving dish
Toasted Orzo "Risotto" w/ Fresh Herbs
Great way to use fresh herbs from your garden
Zucchini & Rice Gratin
One of my favorite recipes from one of my favorite cookbooks
Veggie Sides
Baked Butternut Squash w/ Butter & Brown Sugar
From Tessa Kiros' Apples for Jam
Charcoal-Grilled Corn w/ Cream, Cheese, and Chile
From Rick Bayless
Corn Maque Chou
Native American + Cajun = good eatin'
Creamy Spinach w/ Feta
From Apples for Jam by Tessa Kiros
Eggplant w/ Creamy Corn Sauce
Grilled or Sauteed Eggplant topped with corn sauce.
Favorite String Beans
My favorite--how can you go wrong with potatoes, onions, and green beans cooked in bacon?
Grilled Eggplant Slices with Yogurt Sauce
From Madhur Jaffrey. A little bit spicy, a little bit funky.
Gujarati-Style Green Beans
Spicy Green Beans from Madhur Jaffrey and a round up of my favorite Jaffrey recipes.
Herby Cherry Tomatoes
Eat as a side, spread on crusty bread, toss with pasta
Charcoal-Grilled Corn w/ Cream, Cheese, and Chile
From Rick Bayless
Jalapenos w/ Soy Sauce
Looking for a Mexican side besides the usual rice and beans? From the Muy Bueno Cookbook.
Pan Roasted Carrots w/ Thyme
Roasted carrots without running the oven
Quick Fried Zucchini w/ Toasted Garlic and Lime
From Rick Bayless
Roasted Broccoli & Asparagus w/ Nutty, Lemony Feta
I loved this dish!
Roasted Parsnips with Caper Vinaigrette
from Yotam Ottolenghi
Sautéed Zucchini
A quick & easy side dish
Simplest Fried Beans
From Rick Bayless
Smothered Cabbage
Very Southern and a New Year's Day tradition
Smothered Okra
Okra & Tomatoes...a pot full of summer
Spinach w/ Chickpeas
From Madhur Jaffrey
Stir Fried Carrots and Ginger with Mustard Seeds
From Madhur Jaffrey
Stir Fried Corn w/ Chili, Ginger, Garlic, & Parsley
From Jamie Oliver, great cooking method, great flavors
Sweet Runner Bean Stew
From Jamie Oliver. Fresh green beans in a complex tomato sauce.
Thyme Grilled Mushrooms
from Jamie Oliver
Vegetable au Gratin
Cheesy, creamy veg dish that never lets me down.
Zippy Glazed Carrots
Sweet & tangy
