Side Dishes

Marinated Salmon Sliders with Carrot Slaw

4 August 2011
Marinated Salmon Sliders with Carrot Slaw

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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Spinach-Feta Turnovers (Individual-sized Spanakopita)

29 July 2011
Spinach-Feta Turnovers (Individual-sized Spanakopita)

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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Honeyed Greek Yogurt with Fresh Summer Berries & Homemade Granola Parfaits

7 July 2011
Honeyed Greek Yogurt with Fresh Summer Berries & Homemade Granola Parfaits

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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Fresh Peach with Prosciutto, Ricotta & Honey Drizzled Crostini

22 June 2011
Fresh Peach with Prosciutto, Ricotta & Honey Drizzled Crostini

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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Fresh Green Garbanzo Beans – Chickpeas

1 June 2011
Fresh Green Garbanzo Beans - Chickpeas

Did you know that garbanzos (hereinafter also meaning “chickpeas”) come in either white or green color?

I had never even seen a garbanzo in its true sense and was eager to tear into one of the pods to discover what they looked like inside.

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Roasted Mini-Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

9 May 2011
Roasted Mini-Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

Beautiful jewel colored mini-heirloom tomatoes are roasted with olive oil, fresh basil and cloves of garlic – topped with fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs combined with Parmesan. Pair this light fare with a glass of Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc for truly good eats.

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