Category Archives: Side Dishes

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Potatoes, cheese and cream. I mean really, how much more delicious or decadent can you get? It took about 2 seconds to realize I needed to make this when I made a special lamb loin dinner for my hubby last … Continue reading →

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Chimichurri for a Cause

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I am all for supporting a good cause. Especially if it is for someone as sweet as my friend Jey over at The Jey of Cooking. After her mother received a life saving heart transplant, she decided to start raising … Continue reading →

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Tips & Tricks: Cooking and Freezing Perfect Brown Rice

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

I used to hate cooking brown rice. I always screwed it up and I felt like it took forever! Then one of my Chefs showed me the best way I’ve found to cook brown rice and I will never look … Continue reading →

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French Onion Tart

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

I called this a French onion tart not because it is necessarily “French” but more so because it tastes like a thick cheesy bowl of French onion soup, in tart form of course. The caramelized onions are sweet, the Swiss … Continue reading →

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Fresh Whole Wheat Pasta

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

I feel like it should go without saying that I love pasta. Honestly, who doesn’t? It’s hard to really compare fresh pasta to dried pasta. Dried pasta, like what you buy in the store, really needs to be cooked to … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Pilaf with Corn and Jalapenos

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

It’s hard to believe I had never had quinoa. I see it everywhere and when you are trying to eat healthier, variety with your side dishes really matter! After seeing this recipe over at Cooking with the Big Dogs, I … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Scallion Biscuits

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

It seems fitting. My last semester of culinary school starts this week and I (perhaps not humbly so) think I have finally mastered making an amazing biscuit! It doesn’t surprise me that I found this recipe on Smitten Kitchen. Can … Continue reading →

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