Mediterranean Rice with Castelvetrano olives, dried apricots, pine nuts, fresh basil, parmesan and brown rice. Perfect for a side dish served with grilled chicken, fish or even kabobs. The earthiness of brown rice pairs very nicely with a few simple, but key ingredients. If you haven’t tried Castelvetrano olives, you are in for a real treat. They are smooth and buttery. I keep a jar on hand in my pantry for recipes like this or to add as a pizza topping. In fact, the ingredients in this rice are all ideas from my favorite wood fired pizza. Ingredients in Mediterranean Rice Related Recipes Love that Mediterranean vibe as much as…
-
-
Apple Pecan Farro Salad is hearty and flavorful with celery, craisins, red onion and parmesan in an apple vinaigrette dressing. This rustic salad would be a fabulous addition to your holiday table. The earthy flavors of farro and pecans with sweet apple and craisins pair well with poultry or roast. There are so many different textures and flavors coming together with layers of apple flavor throughout. Farro is an ancient grain that has so many health benefits. It’s high in fiber and hearty enough to hold up to the apple vinaigrette. The leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator overnight fully dressed with vinaigrette and still tastes great the…
-
Moroccan Roasted Cauliflower over creamy white bean puree with chili herb gremolata and charred lemon. This cauliflower dish is a perfect side dish or a vegetarian main dish. I like to serve this family style on a big platter. I’m using fresh homegrown cauliflower from my garden. It’s so tender and there’s such a feeling of satisfaction eating something you have grown. If you don’t have home grown, support your local farmer’s market or farm stand. The white bean puree is the base of this dish. Then, cauliflower florets roasted with garam masala and smoked paprika are spooned over, creating a lovely display of flavor. This all gets topped with…
-
Greek Pasta Salad made with penne rigate and plenty of vinaigrette with cucumber, kalamata olives, bell pepper, grape tomatoes and feta. Everyone needs a go-to pasta salad. One that comes together in a pinch and is packed with flavor. This Greek Pasta Salad checks all the boxes. It’s colorful, flavorful, and has no mayo, which means you are good to set it out with no worry. Let the sun shine, let the people mingle….your salad is safe. I mean it’s so good that I’m sure it will be gone in no time anyways. Make this pasta salad a meal! Add your favorite protein to the mix. I like grilled shrimp.…
