Category: Side Dishes
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Hasselback Potatoes aka Accordion Potatoes
I like a good plain baked potato but sometimes you want to have a little more fun. These Hasselback Potatoes come from a famous restaurant in Sweden from what I’ve read online. I also see that in Ireland they’re called accordion potatoes. Whatever you call them, they’re good and not much more work than baking…
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Vichyssoise: Cold or Hot Leek and Potato Soup
You can serve leek and potato soup hot or cold, depending on your weather. When it’s cold you can add some cream and call it Vichyssoise and top with some chopped chives. If you want hot soup, leave out the cream and garnish with croutons. I grew leeks again this year and am really enjoying…
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Quick Marinated Cucumber Salad
This quick marinated cucumber salad is one of my favorite summertime side dishes. It keeps a few days in the fridge… not sure how long because I usually eat it up within 4 or 5 days. You can make this the day you’re serving it if you can allow a couple of hours for everything…
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Gazpacho
It’s summer and the tomatoes are plentiful and good. I have tomatoes on toast for breakfast, sometimes with a scrambled egg but often just plain. I get to walk out and pick the ripest tomatoes for my breakfast, which is about as good as it gets. When the tomatoes become really plentiful, I make gazpacho.…
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Raw Kale Salad from Dr. Weil
Everyone seems to be touting the health benefits of kale. I’ve used it in soups before but I think that’s about it. I decided to try a raw kale salad after a friend mentioned how good it was and went looking for something simple and easy. This one from Dr. Weil is about as easy…