Side Dishes

15 December 2011

Grape Focaccia – Schiacciata con L’uva

Grape Schiacciata con L’uva is a traditional bread made during the Tuscan grape harvest. Adorning this Tuscan-themed focaccia with both red and dark purple seedless grapes made for a seasonally gorgeous and tasty flat bread.

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17 November 2011

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Grapes and Walnuts

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That slight bite of a taste that brussels sprouts can have, paired with a subtle sweetness from the grapes and tang of balsamic vinegar is surprisingly complimentary.

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20 October 2011

Roasted Fall Vegetables Pizza with homemade Wolfgang Puck’s Pizza Crust

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This roasted fall vegetable pizza with ricotta and fresh mozzarella was enticing due to the vegetable mix, use of ricotta and mozzarella and its display of beautiful colors. Besides how it tastes and how incredibly filling it is, you just have to feel good that you’ve included several fresh vegetables, herbs and good, wholesome ingredients in a meal…

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11 October 2011

Risotto Caprese (risotto with tomatoes, basil & fresh mozzarella)

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This risotto dish not only includes classic flavors by using fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, it’s aesthetically inviting from the bright red tomatoes, specks of green, fragrant basil and small gobules of melted cheese. Add even more mozzarella and basil if you enjoy the combination of flavors.

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4 August 2011

Marinated Salmon Sliders with Carrot Slaw

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These mini sandwiches pack a healthy, tasty punch. Marinated Salmon adorned with fresh carrot slaw tossed in a Greek yogurt dressing with Dijon mustard, fresh dill and plenty of crispy cabbage. Besides the distinct salmon flavors, the texture and freshness of the carrot slaw just shines through. This could be an easy sale to otherwise finicky eaters…they just look so cute and colorful!

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29 July 2011

Spinach-Feta Turnovers (Individual-sized Spanakopita)

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Here’s a spin on a classic Greek dish. Savory, spinach pie with feta that’s traditionally made with phyllo dough, Spanakopita is instead baked up with an outer golden crust of buttery, flaky puff pastry.

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7 July 2011

Honeyed Greek Yogurt with Fresh Summer Berries & Homemade Granola Parfaits

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Honeyed Greek Yogurt with Fresh Summer Berries & Homemade Granola Parfaits – Hurry up and use those summer berries before they’ve expired beyond use. Here’s a quick, easy and healthful treat for breakfast, brunch, snack or dessert.

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22 June 2011

Fresh Peach with Prosciutto, Ricotta & Honey Drizzled Crostini

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There’s something both sexy and alluring about this appetizer…I think it’s the drizzling of honey on both the crostini and the plate before serving. These are easily appetizers/small bites or a side dish.

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