Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Side Dish Tuesday

How do you follow-up anything like yesterday, it is a difficult question I know, but you are looking for something.  It is understandable, the case was closed, but we never got to see the end of the fight.  We can however complete a meal.  No matter which main course you may choose, today's side dishes will do them proud.  Either separate or together, they do offer a down home feeling of warmth and happiness. 




As do our favorite team whether apart or together they offer us an array of feelings that go beyond description.  Guess we could say the same about food now, can't we.  Let's take a look at today's side dishes.



Sautéed Greens



1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 jalapeno pepper, split
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1lb fresh collard greens, washed, trimmed, and coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp sugar
1Tbsp rice vinegar





  1. Sauté onion and next 3 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet for about a minute. Stir in salt and pepper. Add greens; sauté 2 minutes. Add sugar and vinegar; cover and cook 3 minutes or until wilted. Remove and discard   jalapeno pepper before serving.




Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes



2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
3 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese





  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Layer potatoes in a 3-qt. baking dish. 
  2. Stir together cream and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour cream mixture over potatoes. 
  3. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring gently every 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.








Think that everything is all good and our team approves.  I hope that you do as well.


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