Side dishes, European Recetas

Roasted Bell Peppers Salad - Salada de pimentos assados

This is a traditional Portuguese salad you will find in most restaurants, especially during the summer. It is…

Broiled Roma Tomatoes

Roma Tomatoes dipped in melted butter, garlic, and parmesan, and then broiled

Tzatziki Sauce

This is a great traditional greek sauce. Serve it on flatbread with fava beans, kebab, falafel, or anything else you can think of. It's super…

Pomodoro Sauce

Pomodoro Sauce

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Croatian white onion sauce

Traditional and delicious Croatian sauce that goes well with all kinds of cooked meat. Note: Do not omit or substitute wine vinegar with any other…

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

This is a delicious and healthy dish that takes 5 minutes to make and goes with almost anything--asian, mediterranean or american. Barefoot…

Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right…

Roasted Eggplant

This is a dish you can serve as a side,bubbling hot,over pasta or cold with pita bread. You can either leave skin on or peel. You can also do on…

Dauphinoise Potatoes

Dauphinoise Potatoes

Farro with fresh herbs

I had Farro for the first time recently at a party at a winery. I thought it was fantastic served under grilled lamb. It's a little crunchier than…

Chicken Spaghetti

I make this for every family function. It is always requested and seldom are there leftovers.

Czech Potato Pancakes

These little snacks are popular street food in the Czech Republic, and they are available at roadside stalls and cafe's. Quick and easy to make,…

Spicy tomato and onion sauce

Aromatic, easy to make sauce ideal for grilled meat. Easy tip: serve this sauce with pasta, chicken, grilled meat or fish. You can make a large…

Blue Lake Green Beans with Crispy Prosciutto