Fried plantains are salty and crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside! Serve them with your favorite Cuban, Caribbean or South American Dishes. Fried plantains are served with almost every meal in Caribbean countries, Cuba, and parts of South America. Plantains look like large bananas. They have a subtle banana flavor to…
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Roasted Snap Peas with Yogurt and Garlic Chili Oil
Creamy Greek yogurt topped with crispy roasted snap peas and garlicky chili oil! Serve this roasted snap pea side dish with roast chicken, beef or fish! If you’ve never roasted sugar snap peas before this is the recipe to try! They become crispy and slightly charred in the oven. Serve them on a bed of…
Easy! Jalapeño Black Beans
Starting with canned beans makes this recipe so quick and easy! Jalapeño black beans are the perfect side dish for all of your favorite Mexican recipes! Back when I was a full-time private chef for a family of four we used to have a tradition of “Taco Monday”, ( I didn’t work on Tuesdays). The…
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Creamy, buttery polenta with parmesan cheese is the perfect side dish for braised short ribs, poached eggs and sausage or just about any roasted chicken, beef or pork dish you can dream up! How to make Creamy Parmesan Polenta→ Step One: Bring the chicken stock to a simmer and whisk in the polenta.Step Two: Continue…
Fregola with Pancetta, Peas and Parmesan
Crispy sauteéd pancetta with nutty, toasted fregola, bright green peas and a mountain of parmesan cheese! Never heard of fregola? Fregola is a tiny circular pasta from the Italian island of Sardinia. Fregola is small and chewy like a grain. It’s made with semolina and water and makes a great base for soups, stews, and…
Toasted Coconut Lime Rice
Fluffy steamed rice with crispy toasted coconut and a hint of lime zest! Perfect for serving alongside chicken, shrimp or your favorite curry! This toasted coconut lime rice if one of my favorite side dishes. I make rice a few times a week and this recipe is a great way to mix it up. Serve…
Easy Edamame Salad
Fresh and crunchy edamame, snap peas, cucumber and sesame seeds tossed in a rice vinegar and soy sauce dressing! The best part? Its super healthy and takes about ten minutes to make! What I love about this edamame salad is that while it’s great served alongside a main dish like grilled meat or fish, it…
Cheddar-Ricotta + Bacon Scones
These savory cheddar, ricotta, and bacon scones are absolutely delicious on their own or warmed up and served with poached eggs and a pat of butter. These are my Christmas morning scones! Pillowy soft buttermilk scones with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese. They don’t need much but if you feel so inclined, serve them warm…
Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage + Sage
Creamy, savory bread pudding with sausage, sage and caramelized leeks is the family favorite side dish that goes on my Thanksgiving table every year! Typically you may think of bread pudding as a dessert, but when you take out the sugar and add in savory herbs, sausage, and caramelized onions bread pudding takes on a…
French Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
French green beans (aka haricot vert) with sweet and savory caramelized shallots are an essential side dish for a rich and comforting Thanksgiving dinner! The thing I love about these green beans (or haricot vert) is that they add lightness and brightness to rich and heavy dinners. For instance, these beans are a staple on…
