side dish

Roasted Fennel with Grains of Paradise, Honey and Thyme

January 25, 2013 by Ariel 1 Comment

I meant to post this yesterday but life had decided otherwise…

Here’s the first recipe of many others where I’m using the amazing grains of paradise that we learned about in my previous post. Like I told you in that post, one of my favorite uses for these amazing peppery seeds is on roasted veggies and what’s better than roast fennel bulbs seriously. This recipe is simple and delicious plus you can serve this side dish with pretty much anything. I personally love it on the side of a big juicy steak 😉

Enjoy!

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Marinated Carrot Fries

August 31, 2012 by Ariel 1 Comment

Ok so here’s another fun recipe featuring the amazing vegetable that is carrot! Like I told you recently, I bought a TON and I have to go over all the possibilities of what you can do with them… These carrot fries could be present as a side dish or stand alone as a snack… also don’t forget that it’s much more healthier than regular fries! I had them marinate for 24 hours for even more great taste… trust me, you want to try them!

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Quinoa Risotto with Portobello Mushrooms & Roasted Pepper Caviar

May 28, 2012 by Ariel 2 Comments

A healthier version of the classic risotto made with rice. This quinoa risotto (or should I say quisotto) with portobello mushroom and bell pepper caviar is going to rock your world!

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Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Parmesan

April 25, 2012 by Ariel 5 Comments

I know what most of you are going to say… “I don’t like Brussels Sprouts” but think again.. when was the last time you tried? You were probably very young and now that your taste have changed you didn’t think about trying them again? Give it a shot, it’s worth it!

I asked myself the same question, not too long ago, when I saw a bag of these little things at the grocery. I looked at them for a moment than I thought about all the food that I was not eating as a kid that I now enjoy… maybe it was going to be the same for the sprouts? I decided to give them a shot but I was very skeptical about the whole thing.. I remembered my mom making some when I was younger and I HATED my first experience with Brussels Sprouts, till I tried this very simple recipe…

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