Category Archives: side dish

Roasted Spring Onions

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’m a pretty free spirited gardener. So when I plant things, (like onions for example) I don’t label them because I can tell the difference between carrots and onions, right? I also (apparently) tend to forget what I planted from … Continue reading →

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Get yourself rhubarb, quick!

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Rhubarb is one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss it foods. It’s really only in season the tail end of April through middle May, although I occasionally see it at the Farmer’s Markets in the fall. And I’m so jazzed that I saw … Continue reading →

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Charoset

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

At a glance, charoset is a brown, unappealing looking dish served at Passover to commemorate the bricks and mortar of slaves. But looks are deceiving, it’s actually a super yummy apple/cinnamon/walnut/wine sweet combo that disappears within minutes at every Seder … Continue reading →

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Summer (or spring!) rolls

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Some people call them spring rolls, some people call them summer rolls. Either way, they’re yummy and surprisingly easy to make, once you get the hang of them. They’re totally customizable, depending on what you like and what’s around in … Continue reading →

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Roasted Celeriac and broccoli Soup (aka leftover veggie soup)

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Someone mentioned going on a nightshade free diet (i.e. avoiding potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, etc.) and I got to thinking about my favorite potato-like veggie: celery root, or celeriac. This bizarre looking vegetable has a mild, celery like flavor and is … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Italiana

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Ok, I know there’s nothing Italian about quinoa, but boy, does quinoa go well with traditional Italian flavors like tomato, basil and pine nuts. I’ve enjoyed quinoa for years, but usually did it with a southwestern twist. But I wanted … Continue reading →

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