Herbed Lemonade
Got this idea from a farm box subscription and it’s absolutely awesome. Best lemonade I’ve ever had and that is seconded by my friends. Not sure why this isn’t a more popular thing yet, but you must try it! Tip: you can also do it …
Tag: vegan
Sweet Potato and Peanut Chili
This vegetarian (even vegan!) chili may seem a bit odd, but it is absolutely worth a try. I was initially intrigued because of the peanuts, and now it’s my go-to chili (even over meat chilies, oh my!). Everyone who’s tried it says they are absolutely …
Braised Escarole With Garlic Chips
I never knew you could cook escarole, but it’s absolutely delicious! This recipe is especially decadent because of the garlic chips, which add a nice crunch and complement the slightly peppery flavor of this chicory family green. The original recipe is from “The New American …
The Best Gazpacho
This really is the best gazpacho. I’m generally not a big fan, but I make 2 batches of this every time. It’s so good I always want more after the first meal. It’s great as a light dinner or lunch on its own, but can …
Jicama Orange Salad
This salad is another jem from The New American Plate. I like to serve it anytime we’re grilling. It’s a perfect refreshing side for a hot summer day (so pretty much any day in SoCal). And it’s super versatile, matching anything from california style lunch, …
Kale Chips
Kale chips are the best thing to come out of the entire alternative-chips craze. They are soooo good! And super easy to make. The most fun thing about making kale chips is that you can always continue trying different seasoning combinations! Have fun with it. …
Roasted Beets with Dill
This is one of the first recipes I ever tried from The New American Plate and it’s been a favorite of mine ever since. Polish people eat a lot of beets, and true to my heritage I love them too! This side is a great …
Lemon Barley
This lemon barley is somewhere between a side and a salad. It’s served cold which to me harkens more of salad, but it’s primarily barley which would indicate side. Either way it’s a great dish to serve in the summer along side fish or poultry. …
Easy Cranberry Relish
I was introduced to this relish at Thanksgiving with my husband’s family. I don’t think I know of another dish that packs this much yum, with so little work. The most important part of this relish is that you have to use fresh, not frozen, cranberries, …
Cranberry Chutney
I live for this chutney! It is the reason why I buy and freeze a ridiculous amount of fresh cranberries when they are in season. This chutney keeps for about 2 weeks in the fridge, and freezes great. I use it with just about any …