Recipes – Sides

KOHLRABI SLAW

One of my favorite things to do is wander through our weekend greenmarket. I like to pick up unusual vegetables...
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SIMPLE SALAD

I never think of myself as a great salad maker. Somehow I never get the oil and vinegar ratio quite...
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Asian Black Bean and Asparagus Salad

I’m a big Costco fan. Knowing that I’m getting a bargain by buying in bulk is very satisfying, even if...
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SALSA FOR WIMPS

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, here’s a fun recipe from my book, GETTING SAUCED. I had the great pleasure...
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CHEESY BACON POTATO CAKE

Potatoes are having a moment of celebrity thanks to Stephen Colbert’s “Is potato” joke. And why shouldn’t we celebrate them?...
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IRISH SODA BREAD

I’ve never been a fan of corned beef and cabbage, so to honor St. Patrick’s Day, I lean towards a...
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MAPLE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

My mother ruined Brussels sprouts for me. I grew up thinking they were boring, flavorless, little mushy cabbages because she...
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SMOKED BASMATI COCONUT RICE

I love food markets—the more exotic, the better. Wherever I travel, one of my first trips is always to the...
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RATATOUILLE

We’re big Pixar fans in our house, so when the movie Ratatouille came out, I wanted to figure out how...
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