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Tag: side dish

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts and Maple Balsamic Glaze

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts and Maple Balsamic Glaze

    Roasted in olive oil until crispy, these delicious seasonal Brussels sprouts get drizzled with a maple balsamic glaze then topped with toasted walnuts.  Yum!  It’s an easy side dish that is great for any weeknight dinner or holiday meal. Servings: 8 Ingredients: Directions: Tips:

  • Snackin’ Squash

    Snackin’ Squash

    Great as a snack, appetizer or side dish.   No peeling necessary!   It has thin, edible skin and is extra delicious when served with Honey Mustard Mayo Dipping Sauce. Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: Instructions: Tips: Honey Mustard Mayo Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl add 2 Tbsp. honey, 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard and ¼ cup…

  • Tomatillo Veggie Pozole – courtesy of Chef Ernesto from El Molcajete Sauces 

    Tomatillo Veggie Pozole – courtesy of Chef Ernesto from El Molcajete Sauces 

    Serves 6 Ingredients Directions 1. In a medium pot heat 6 cups of veggies stock. Add the hominy and let it cook for 15 min. 2. Add 1 jar of El Molcajete Tomatillo Sauce. Let it simmer for 20 min. 3. Serve in a bowl with raw cabbage, cilantro, jalapeños and tortilla chips as garnishes.

  • Grilled Sweet Corn with DIY Toppings

    Grilled Sweet Corn with DIY Toppings

    Turn grilled sweet corn into a party with these four special DIY toppings.  Try Pesto Parmesan, Easy Elote, Buffalo Bleu, and Chive Cream Cheese.  Serve one topping or have fun trying all four. Serves 6 Ingredients: Pesto Parmesan Topping Easy Elote Buffalo Bleu Topping Chive Cream Cheese Topping Directions: To Grill Corn on the…

  • Easy Oven-Roasted Ratatouille

    Easy Oven-Roasted Ratatouille

    Ratatouille is a colorful classic French summer favorite made with seasonal “fresh from the farm” produce…tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant and basil. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Directions:  Tip:   Ratatouille can be served warm or cold.  Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3…

  • Roasted Purple Asparagus with Honey Mustard Mayo

    Roasted Purple Asparagus with Honey Mustard Mayo

    Purple asparagus is sweeter, mild, and nuttier in flavor than green asparagus.  It has a higher content of natural sugars than other asparagus varieties. It loses its purple color when cooked. Enjoy it raw, grilled, roasted, or steamed. Ingredients 1 bunch purple asparagus spears 3 Tbsp. olive oil Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon lemon…