Ingredients: Olive oil 3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped onion 1 cup cremini mushrooms, chopped 1 cup fresh white button mushrooms, chopped Fresh thyme 1 1/s cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 3-5 cups chicken or vegetable broth Directions: Saute chopped garlic and onions in 1 Tbsp. olive oil for 6-8 [...]
Archive for the ‘Side-Dishes’ Category
Dairy-Free Mushroom Risotto
Posted in Dairy-Free, Entrees, Side-Dishes on October 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Caponata
Posted in Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-fat, Sauces & Marinades, Seafood, Side-Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My hubby and I recently took a cooking class at the local Sur La Table. This was my favorite take-away. We ate it as a side dish with Salmon, but would make an equally lovely side-dish or topping for other types of fish, chicken, or red meats. The longer this simmers, the better it tastes. [...]
Steamed Broccoli with Parsley
Posted in Gluten-Free, High-Fibre, Low Sodium, Low-fat, Side-Dishes, Special Diet, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Broccoli is soooo good for you. It is full of vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, and fiber. Not only is it good for you, it is tasty too. Ingredients: 2 medium heads of broccoli 1 Tbs. butter 1/4 cup parsley 1 tsp. white wine vinegar Directions: Strip the broccoli stems with a vegetable [...]
String Beans
Posted in Anti-Inflammatory, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, High-Fibre, Low Sodium, Low-fat, Side-Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ingredients – vary amounts based on how many people you are feeding Olive oil (a few tablespoons) String beans Pine nuts Salt & pepper Directions Trim stem-side of string beans Heat a saute pan on medium; add a handful of pine nuts (or the amount you prefer) and a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add [...]
Greek Salad with Warmed Quinoa
Posted in Appetizers, Entrees, Gluten-Free, High Protein, High-Fibre, Low Sodium, Low-fat, Salad, Side-Dishes, Weight Loss, Wheat-Free on March 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
While visiting Greece with my hubby I fell in love with two dishes: Greek yogurt with fresh honey and Greek salad. Greek salad has become somewhat of a staple for me. It is easy to make, doesn’t require too many ingredients, can be altered depending on what you have in the fridge, and is always [...]
