Side Dishes

Parmesan-Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash

Parmesan roasted on vegetables creates a textured and flavored exterior crust. Serve this Parmesan-Thyme Roasted Acorn Squash alongside a succulent chicken or other flavorful meats.

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Kimchi Fried Brown Rice with Fried Eggs

Main Dishes

What’s great about this dish is that you control the amount of spicy heat by either the variety of kimchi you use and when plating you can garnish it up with chili flakes or a drizzle of hot Korean chili sauce, like Sriracha! Prepare your eggs as sunny-side-up or over-easy – it’s your choice, but pick an egg method that will lend that yolk.

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Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart with Leeks

Appetizers & Condiments

What I liked about this recipe version of a tomato tart is how the texture and flavors hold up, whether it’s served warm or at room temperature. It makes for a fantastic appetizer when entertaining or simply as a side dish.

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Quick & Healthy: Parmesan Roasted Vegetables, Grapes & Rosemary

Garden Fresh

At first glance, you may not realize there are 5 vegetables, 1 fruit and generous rustic seasonings of grated Parmesan and fresh rosemary. The best thing about this recipe…is that there is no recipe! Use your favorite, complimentary vegetables and/or fruits.

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Simply Salads: Baby Greens with Strawberry Dressing & Nora Ephron

Appetizers & Condiments

A refreshing way to use those fresh summer berries and incorporating their sweetness into a salad dressing mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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Chinese Tea Eggs – cha ye dan

Appetizers & Condiments

Chinese Tea Eggs – cha ye dan, are considered a household treat in China and a common item of convenience stores in Taiwan (with annual sales averaging over 40 million tea eggs)!

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Asparagus-Gruyere Tart

Appetizers & Condiments

This is a filling savory tart so I would recommend it as a side. It would be a nice serve with a crisp white wine as an appetizer too. The phyllo pastry surrounding the Gruyere-custard and asparagus lends both a complimentary crisp texture, as well as adding to its aesthetics.

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