Tag: Side Dish

Black Bean & Farro Salad with Avocado & Lime Vinaigrette

Black Bean & Farro Salad with Avocado & Lime Vinaigrette

There are so many reasons to love this salad: it can be made ahead; it is loaded with plant-based protein & fibre; it is a great way to use up leftovers…and, of course, it tastes amazing.

Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I’ve never had much success cooking sweet potatoes, but thought I’d try again to add some more colour to a vegetable rotation that leans green.

Culinary Legacy In Action: Homemade Sauerkraut

Culinary Legacy In Action: Homemade Sauerkraut

I’ve been talking about culinary legacy recently and decided to move from musing to making by attempting something I’ve never tried before: homemade sauerkraut.  This fermented cabbage dish is not part of my direct culinary legacy, but of my husband’s. The first time I ever 

Pearl Couscous Salad

Pearl Couscous Salad

I love a hearty salad and pearl couscous (also called Israeli) is just filling enough for a light lunch or side dish.

Rutabaga: A Review and Recipes

Rutabaga: A Review and Recipes

Instead of our usual squash or broccoli, I opted for a mash of carrot and, yes, rutabaga. It is not a vegetable combination I would have thought of, but my friend told me how popular this mash was with her family, so I thought I’d give it a whirl.

Baked Potato Wedges

Baked Potato Wedges

Baked potato wedges are an easy side dish, requiring just a few basic ingredients: potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. They take a little longer than frozen fries, but the flavour and texture are much better. If you are short on time, microwave the cut