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6 servings Our biggest beef with casseroles is that they make lots of dirty dishes. We modified our old recipe so that now the squash is “steamed” in the…
4 servings Serve over pasta, polenta, rice, garlic-rubbed croutons, or in popovers. For more intense flavor, soak ½ ounce dried mushrooms, such as…
About 4 ½ cups; 6 servings Excellent with roasted pork, goose, or duck.
Sweet potatoes are boiled, sliced, and baked with a brown sugar, lemon, and ginger glaze until tender and caramelized.
4 servings Please read about Stir-Frying. Use this method for most vegetables, from green beans to julienned carrots to asparagus. Or use a medley of…
6 to 8 servings A classic preparation that can be served on its own with tortilla chips and salsa, or used to fill tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or sopes.
About 4 cups; 5 servings This may be used to stuff boneless chicken breasts, zucchini, or a roast chicken. If using as a stuffing, do not use the eggs…
6 servings This is the perfect savory cobbler to make in late summer, when your garden is overrun by cherry tomatoes. We like to use drop biscuits for the…
4 to 6 servings The potatoes lend this puree a light texture and delicate flavor.
About 4 cups This aromatic stuffing goes well with Cornish hens, partridge, or quail. Baked in a casserole, it also makes a good side dish with grilled…
About 10 cups; 13 servings For a note on the wisdom of stuffing poultry, please read About Stuffings and Dressings. This recipe yields enough to fill a 13…
4 servings This dish has been known to convert beet-haters. If your kitchen has poor ventilation, you may warm ¼ cup store-bought balsamic glaze over low…
4 servings Toasted, soy-glazed sunflower seeds and roasted mushrooms make this salad especially satisfying. If desired, use vegetarian “oyster-flavored”…
4 to 6 servings This salad is a beautiful tangle of carrots, sweet fennel, and crisp radishes, all tossed with a tangy, bright-green yogurt dressing. For…
2 to 4 servings Gentle heat and time concentrates the flavor of tomatoes and turns them silky and sweet. Simply running a knife through them results in a…
Tender braised leeks are finished with buttery breadcrumbs and a hint of lemon for a simple, elegant side dish.
4 servings This dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a buttery, toasty flavor from the pine nuts.
A fresh and simple salad featuring edamame and grated carrots tossed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette. Perfect as a light side dish.
A simple side dish of braised greens with garlic, olive oil, and optional anchovies or chile for flavor. The greens are cooked until tender and seasoned…
About 5 cups Ideal for stuffing roast duck or goose. If baking separately as a dressing, preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a shallow 9-inch square…
4 servings For a special treat, add crabmeat to make a seafood cocktail.
18 to 20 servings This is an excellent way of serving mashed potatoes to the masses that can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, sparing you the…
4 Servings High heat concentrates cabbage’s flavor to good effect. While the dukkah is optional, we highly recommend including it. You may, like some of…
6 to 8 servings This creamy slaw is the American favorite. For a more flavorful creamy dressing, substitute Alabama White Barbecue Sauce. For a lighter…
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