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.
Tag: Side Dish
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
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
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
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 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 …