Black beans are a nutritious food that offer many health benefits. They pair well with tomatoes and green beans, creating a delicious salad that is rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Canned black beans are convenient and versatile, so you can always keep some in your pantry for easy meals. Combined with a simple vinaigrette, […]
This recipe is a fusion of two different styles of dressing: bread and cornbread. I created it because I wanted to enjoy both the traditional bread stuffing I grew up with and the cornbread stuffing my husband’s family made. It’s a versatile blend that can be served as a side for any occasion, especially during […]
Lemon zest, garlic, and a few red pepper flakes make these sautéed green beans fresh tasting and full of flavor. What I like about this side is that a good portion of it can be prepared ahead of time, from par-boiling the green beans to mincing the garlic and zesting the lemon. With a little […]
This pasta salad takes on all the wonderful, briny flavors of the Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and marinated artichokes hearts. To let these flavors shine through, we wanted a lighter dressing that wouldn’t compete with the other ingredients. Our vinaigrette is made with equal amounts of red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and canola oil. […]
Oven-roasted potatoes make a great side dish, but we’ve taken it a step further by adding a cilantro pesto that’s bursting with bold flavors. For this vibrant pesto, we puree 2 cups of cilantro, including the stems since the entire plant is edible and full of nutrients. With a little extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and […]
I’m not sure if there’s such a thing as a quick and healthy lunch, but if you have a food processor, this Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto comes pretty close. Our pesto has all the vitamins and antioxidants you would expect from spinach with the added bonus of extra virgin olive oil and walnuts. And because […]
My husband’s aunt used to make a delicious sweet potato casserole around the holidays, and it was always a favorite of ours. She lived in the New Orleans area during the 1960s and 70s, around the same time Ruth Fertel opened up the original Ruth’s Chris Steak House. One of the more popular dishes on […]
What makes this green bean salad taste so good is the sweet-tart pickling liquid from the red onions. We marinate thin slices of onions in hot red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt. It’s this simple combination that creates a delicious dressing and brings the whole salad together. The green beans are boiled for 5 to […]
This creamy and tangy Mexican corn salad is perfect with fresh corn from the farmers’ market. Whether it’s grilled, or cut off the cob and sauteed on top of the stove, the high heat brings out its sweet flavor while giving it a nice bit of charring. It’s cooked quickly, so it maintains that fresh […]
Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and adds a great caramelized flavor to whatever you’re making. That’s what makes this garden pasta taste so good. It combines the flavor of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini with the light fresh taste of lemon and parmesan cheese. With just a little preparation, it basically takes care […]
