Tag Archives: sides

Kale detox salad

Even when you’re not on a “detox” diet or trying to cleanse, it doesn’t hurt to incorporate healthful foods  Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 16 December, 2014 – 4:03 pm | Posted in Recipes, Salads | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

A romantic Valentine’s Day dinner: duck breast with balsamic grape sauce

For a romantic Valentine’s Day, why not treat your sweetheart to an out-of-the ordinary home-cooked dinner? Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 12 February, 2014 – 4:04 pm | Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Spaghetti squash ‘noodles’ recipe

When you bake spaghetti squash and drag a fork over the pulp, it magically forms tiny strands. These “noodles” are a […]

By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 January, 2014 – 8:37 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Sweeten your food naturally with date puree

Did you know you can use pureed dates as a substitute for maple syrup, honey or refined sugar? Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 13 November, 2013 – 4:26 pm | Posted in How-To, Informative, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (10)

A side dish or dessert with Indian flair: carrot-cardamom pudding

Indian cuisine is all about fragrant spices and seasonings. Once when invited to dinner at the home of my husband’s […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 October, 2013 – 11:27 am | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)

Convenient make-ahead green bean salad

It’s green bean season! This salad recipe makes good use of fresh homegrown or local green beans. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 10 September, 2013 – 3:27 pm | Posted in Recipes, Salads, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

A flavorful side dish: grilled squash with orange-rosemary glaze

Acorn squash is a delicious, nutritious, and filling side dish that’s wonderful with grilled meat, chicken, or fish. Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 20 August, 2013 – 1:49 pm | Posted in Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Try plantains for starch variety

When cruising the produce aisle, do you tend to be oblivious to the oversize-banana-like plantains? I did until recently, Pin […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 9 July, 2013 – 4:49 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Desserts & Snacks, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

Orange and oregano complement smoky grilled asparagus

Hooray—at last, grilling weather is on its way back! Grilled meat, chicken and fish are always delicious and popular, and […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 16 April, 2013 – 9:43 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Creamy pumpkin custard as a side dish, dessert, or snack

Thanksgiving food is wonderful anytime of year. We recently served pumpkin custard as a side dish for a dinner with […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 10 April, 2013 – 9:59 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

Whipped cauliflower is a revelation

For an alternative to potatoes and a great way to meet your vegetable quota, whipped cauliflower with garlic is surprisingly […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 26 February, 2013 – 5:33 pm | Posted in Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)

Cauliflower, olives, and figs as a ‘small plate’ or a side dish

When vacationing in the Washington DC area recently, we ate at Jaleo, a restaurant that serves Spanish tapas, shareable small […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 29 January, 2013 – 3:22 pm | Posted in Appetizers, Experiences, Food Tours, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (6)