There’s a chain of restaurants called Breakfast Republic–I’ve been to the one in San Diego several times. I’m not fond of breakfast — I really don’t like eggs except in cookies . . . but my friends and family like it, so if I want to hang with them, I have to go to breakfast….
Category: Sides
Crispy Potatoes with Avocado Salsa
I seriously think that my generation’s meals were ruined by the constant message that salt was dangerous to our health. I only just recently came to this conclusion, when I went to our local farmer’s market in Carefree AZ and bought the most delicious salsa that was absolutely perfectly delicious because salt was so obvious…
Candied Bacon with Aleppo Pepper
Okay. Before we go a whole lot further, let’s chat about my all time favorite seasoning, Aleppo pepper. I’ve been using it in my cooking for maybe 10 years now — and I can honestly say, it goes in almost every savory dish I make. It actually comes from Turkey these days before of the danger in…
Coconut Rice (My favorite food EVER!)
I’ve been dinking around with coconut rice recipes for a very long time, and it says a lot about my love of coconut milk more than anything. I’ve been dissatisfied with the various recipes I’ve tried over the years–they’ve all been kind of flat, so I added more salt, more lime juice, more cilantro, but…
Somewhat Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, flavorful, easy to make, super easy to serve, and pretty!
Brown Butter and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Why did I never put brown butter in mashed potatoes before? Ingredients Directions 1. Peel the potatoes, and cut into large chunks — the smaller the chunks, the more watery the potatoes. 2, Boil in a pot of water for 15 – 20 minutes, or until tender. 3. Prepare the browned butter while potatoes are…
Parmy Crusted Potatoes
I have numerous shortcomings as a cook, not the least of which is serving too much food. I have never quite been able to wrap my head around the idea of if I make too many appetizers to amuse my guests’ bouches, they won’t be hungry for dinner. Honestly, my favorite part of ANY dinner…
Not Just Another Pasta Salad
I know — we all have a zillion of them. And usually they’re filled to the brim with a a dozen or more ingredients that all intersect, and so all you taste is the dressing. This is my favorite barbecue side dish that celebrates the best of summer. SERVINGS: 8 – 10 SIDE-DISH INGREDIENTS 8…
Maple Syrup and Mustard Brussel Sprouts
OH! YUM!!!. I’m always looking for new side dishes, and this is the of the tastiest ones I’ve found in recent months. But FIRST, you have to like brussel sprouts. I ate few vegetables back in the day of everything is canned and drab fatigue green, but I really think if we had eaten more…
Absurdly Addictive Asparagus
‘Tis the season–asparagus season! And if you’re through gently steaming or stir frying your farmer’s market purchase, TRY THIS RECIPE! It’s delicious and even surprising with the pine nuts, pancetta and lemon/orange flavors. Making it again today! 4ounces pancetta or good bacon, cut into 1/4 inch dice 1 tablespoon butter 1 pound asparagus, woody ends trimmed and…
Potato Fondants
If I could only ever eat just one food for the rest of my life, it would be a really tough decision between carnitas tacos and these potatoes. Flavorful, crispy, tender . . . mouth-watering. Must. Make. Immediately! 2 lb. baby Yukon Gold or Red Bliss potatoes (20 to 25 potatoes, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inches…
Parsley (or Cilantro) Fried Onion Rings with Salsa Verde
Absent of any nutritional value, onion rings are the food of the gods as far as I’m concerned — and these ones — well, they actually TASTE like something! Make them with parsley or with cilantro (my newest fave), and don’t forget the salsa verde! INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons beer (not dark) 1…
Cafe Barber 