Meal Type: Sides
Herb and Garlic Marinated Mushrooms
PrintHerb and Garlic Marinated MushroomsYield 8 servings Ingredients¾ up olive oil1 pound small cremini or baby bella mushrooms1 shallot, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 strip (about 2-inches long) lemon peel without the pith4 thyme sprigs2 bay leaves2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary½ teaspoon saltPinch sugarPinch red pepper flakesInstructionsIn a 12-inch skillet, heat … Continued
Baked Goat Cheese with Shallots and Herbs
PrintBaked Goat Cheese with Shallots and HerbsYield 8 servings Ingredients½ cup olive oil2 green onions, thinly sliced1 medium shallot, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, finely chopped1 Tablespoon fresh thyme½ teaspoon red pepper flakesPinch salt2 4 oz. logs plain goat cheese2 sprigs fresh rosemary4 strips (each about 2-inches long) orange peel without the pithSliced baguette or crackers, … Continued
Root Vegetable Ratatouille
PrintRoot Vegetable RatatouilleYield 6 servings Ingredients2 teaspoons olive oil3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 Tablespoons tomato paste2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves1 teaspoon saltPinch red pepper flakes1 rutabaga, very thinly sliced1 sweet potato, very thinly sliced1 medium zucchini, very thinly sliced2 small red potatoes, very thinly sliced½ cup freshly … Continued
Spicy Charred Vine Tomatoes with Garlic
PrintSpicy Charred Vine Tomatoes with GarlicAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 4 servings Ingredients1 Tablespoon olive oil1 pound ripe baby tomatoes on the vine2 cloves garlic, sliced½ teaspoon red pepper flakesPinch of salt and pepperInstructionsHeat a well-seasoned 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking, about 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, gently toss the tomatoes in the … Continued
Quick Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
PrintQuick Pickled Cherry TomatoesAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 1 pint Ingredients¾ cup apple cider vinegar¾ cup water1 tablespoon coarse Kosher salt2 teaspoons granulated sugar1 strip lemon peel 1 pint cherry tomatoes¼ cup fresh dill sprigs2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns½ teaspoon red pepper flakesInstructionsIn a medium saucepan, bring vinegar, water, salt and sugar to a … Continued
Butter Basted Cauliflower with Gremolata
A whole head of cauliflower par boiled to tenderize. Transferred to a cast iron skillet, topped with melted butter and roasted until tender basting with the butter every 5 minutes. Serve with a bright green mixture of lemon zest, parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic and additional drizzle of butter. PrintButter Basted Cauliflower with GremolataAuthor … Continued
Smoked Broccolini with Shallots and Almonds
PrintSmoked Broccolini with Shallots and AlmondsAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 4 servings Ingredients1 cup mesquite wood chips1 bunch broccolini1 small shallot, sliced1 Tablespoon olive oil¼ teaspoon coarse Kosher saltPinch pepper1 Tablespoon fresh lemon zest¼ cup roughly chopped Marcona almondsInstructionsSoak wood chips in 2 cups water for 1 hour; drain. Place wet wood chips in a smoker box … Continued
Marinated and Seared Zucchini and Eggplant
PrintMarinated and Seared Zucchini and EggplantAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 4 servings Ingredients5 Tablespoons olive oil, divided1 small zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise1 small summer squash, trimmed and halved lengthwise1 small eggplant, trimmed and halved lengthwise¼ cup chopped fresh parsley¼ cup chopped fresh basil2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced½ teaspoon … Continued
Grilled Brined Carrots and Beets with Yogurt Dill Sauce
PrintGrilled Brined Carrots and Beets with Yogurt Dill SauceAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 4 servings IngredientsFor the Brined Vegetables4 cups water3 Tablespoons coarse kosher salt2 bay leaves¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes½ pound carrots, scrubbed, trimmed, and halved lengthwise½ pound beets, scrubbed, trimmed, and cut into 6 wedgesFor the Yogurt Dill Sauce1 cup plain full fat yogurt¼ cup … Continued