Herbed Sweet Potato Skins
Sweet potatoes are renowned for their natural sweetness and versatility and this dish is a savory twist on a classic favorite. While many enjoy them...
Tag : Side Dish
As with all of our recipes, they are best served as part of a meal. We have a meal planner that helps you plan your weeks meals. You choose a recipe, drag it to you chosen day and drop it into the meal area. This is divided into breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner including the side dish. You can add new meals if you wish such as High Tea, Lunch Boxes, Snacks etc. You just repeat the recipes until your diary is full as you wish. The section also produces a shopping list which you can print. This way you will have every ingredient you need. If you already have something, you can cross it through before printing.
Chayote Salad – Ensalada de Chayote
Chayote Salad – Ensalada de Chayote is a lovely Mexican dish that is overlooked in much of the world. Chayote is an edible plant belonging...
Tequila Shrimp
Tequila Shrimp is a stunning recipe that brings out the full flavour of the shrimp. The tequila is actually cooked out so thy are not...
Zucchini Salad – Ensalada de Calabacitas
Zucchini Salad – Ensalada de Calabacitas is a very tasty Mexican salad made from cooked zucchini/courgette. The flavour and texture compliments the scallions/spring onions and...
Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos
Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos is a warming Mexican side dish with jalapenos and onion and garlic. The Pinto Beans add such a lovely body...
Onion Rings
Onion Rings go best with one thing Steak. The crispy coating with a soft onion inside is a pleasure to dunk and east with a...
Philippine Stuffed Eggplant – Rellenong Talong
Philippine Stuffed Eggplant Rellenong Talong is also known as eggplant omelette. It is a Philippine recipe made by pan-frying boiled eggplants dipped in an egg...
Taco Salad
A Taco Salad is a wonderfully simple dish that is full of flavour, visually appealing and fun to eat. I often turn the recipe upside...
Chinese Shrimp Dumplings – Shiu Mai
Chinese Shrimp Dumplings – Shiu Mai are delicate mouthfuls of flavour. the wonton wrappers are thin enough to see the contents making the anticipation even...
Uruguayan Potato Salad – Ensalada Rusa
Uruguayan Potato Salad – Ensalada Rusa is lovely recipe that is delicate yet filling as a side dish. This recipe is different as Carrots and...
Stuffed Onions – Cipolle Ripiene
Stuffed Onions – Cipolle Ripiene is a superbly tasting side dish from the lovely Italians. These go so well with meat main dishes that they...
Sauteed Broccoli
Sautéed Broccoli or Broccoli Saltati is a divine side dish may takes minutes but is a wealth of flavours. The inclusion of anchovies adds a...
Orange and Olive Salad
Orange and Olive Salad is so simple yet so full of flavour. The combination of freshly sliced oranges and olives make this a gorgeously refreshing...
Gujarati Carrot Salad
Gujarati Carrot Salad is an easy recipe that creates a spicy Indian hit to a lovely side dish. Using only a few ingredients creates a...
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled Vegetable Salad is a lovely change from the normal salad. Using aubergine, courgette and fennel instead of lettuce etc is brilliant. The flavours grilling...
Green Goddess Salad
A Green Goddess Salad is a simple salad that has an amazing dressing that brings everything together. The addition of anchovies into the dressing adds...
Greek Country Salad – Horiatiki
A Greek Country Salad – Horiatiki is a beautiful salad made with simple ingredients but a big flavour. It’s made with pieces of tomatoes, sliced...
Old Fashioned Baked Beans
The use of molasses and mustard in this recipe make this recipe stand above the others. Old Fashioned baked Beans means you will never buy...
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad – Insalata Caprese is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive...
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata
Asparagus Salad – Asparagi in Insalata is a simple Italian vegetarian recipe that is refreshing and crunchy. It can be used as a side dish...
Parsley Tomatoes
Parsley Tomatoes are a simple side dish that is refreshing and tasty and goes with most dishes. Serve as a side dish or a starter,...
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna – Pomodori al Tonno
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna – Pomodori al Tonno are easy to produce but look very impressive on the table as a starter or as a...
Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti
Fried Artichoke Hearts – Carciofi Friti is a lovely Italian recipe. They are dipped in egg , breaded and then deep fried for a lovely...
Shrimp with Beans – Gamberi e Fagioli
Shrimp with Beans – Gamberi e Fagioli may sound boring but the flavours are lovely. Served as a side dish with a salad or rice...
Fried Goat Cheese with Mint and Arugula
Fried Goat Cheese with Mint and Arugula is a lovely summery dish that is full of flavour. I add nutmeg to the dredge for a...
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a superb side dish especially when you have leftover meat or poultry. The soft slow cooked potatoes with a creamy cheddar...
Marinated Beef – Carne Cruda
Marinated Beef – Carne Cruda is a simple Italian recipe based partly on the classic French steak Tartare. The beef is allowed to marinate to...
Honey and Orange Carrots
Honey and Orange Carrots are a favourite with my children. They are soft and slightly sweet and have an amazing aroma. I cook these in...
Garlic and Goat Cheese – Crema Formaggio all’Olio
Garlic and Goat Cheese – Crema Formaggio all’Olio is a dish that once you’ve tried, you will go back to again. Ideal as a side...
Jalapeño Grits
These Jalapeño Grits are an example of simple ingredients put in the correct quantities and treated properly create amazing dishes. Add jalapeño chillies to the...
Gremolata
Gremolata, a vibrant and aromatic condiment hailing from Italy, extends a warm invitation to elevate dishes with its bright flavours and fragrant charm. This delightful...