Category: Side Dishes

Heirloom Tomato Galette

I love summer produce. As soon as the cherries appear at the farmers’ market, I know that apricots, peaches, and plums won’t be far behind. But those aren’t the only summer fruits I look forward to. I also love heirloom tomatoes. Not only are they gorgeous, they taste so sweet, it’s really like another piece… Continue reading Heirloom Tomato Galette

Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad

When summer turns to fall and the leaves start to change color that’s when we start to see some of my favorite summer vegetables. I know all I’ve been talking about are peaches and plums, but there are also a couple vegetables that I look forward to when August and September come around: corn and… Continue reading Corn and Zucchini Orzo Salad

Zucchini Pancakes

Tonight is the 4th night of Hanukkah which means we’re right in the middle of the festive holiday. By now you’ve gotten a few presents and have probably eaten plenty of latkes, brisket and sufganiyot (jelly filled donuts). I love this time of year because it’s eight nights of delicious food, driedel, celebration and food!… Continue reading Zucchini Pancakes

Double Cranberry Sauce

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and by now you should have your menu all planned, and you may have even started making some dishes to prepare for the big feast. There’s the turkey, stuffing and gravy. There’s a potato dish as well as a vegetable, and of course there’s dessert. But there’s another smaller dish that’s just… Continue reading Double Cranberry Sauce

Denver Potato Gratin

With Thanksgiving only a week away now is the time to start planning your menu (if you haven’t already). If you’re hosting you’ve probably already ordered your turkey and are in the process of figuring out what to serve with it. There are the standards: potatoes, cranberries, gravy and green beans… but then there are… Continue reading Denver Potato Gratin

Sweet Challah Rolls with Apple Raisin Filling

We’re right in the middle of High Holidays. Last Tuesday was Rosh Hashana and today and Thursday are Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. It’s a time of celebration and atonement. A time to reflect on the past year, what we’ve achieved and what we hope to accomplish in the coming year. It’s a time when… Continue reading Sweet Challah Rolls with Apple Raisin Filling

Cheese and Herb Potato Gratin

I wanted to get one more Thanksgiving recipe up before turkey day tomorrow. And since you probably want something easy, that won’t take too long to make, I’m going with this amazing potato dish from Tara Bench. I discovered Bench and this dish, thanks to Melissa’s Produce. Melissa’s hosted a virtual event with Bench where… Continue reading Cheese and Herb Potato Gratin