Sides – Page 4

Simple Chicken Stock

Chicken stock is very easy to make and you can freeze it for future use. Every time I have a recipe that calls for cooked chicken I make this stock and use the chicken for the recipe. Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken parts (breast or leg works best) 1 onion, coarsely chopped (leave skin on) 4Continue reading “Simple Chicken Stock”

Hearty Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 5 slices bacon, diced 1 1/2 c carrots, sliced 1 1/2 c celery, diced 1 medium onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 12 c chicken stock 2 c (340 g) dry brown lentils 2 whole bay leaves 1/2 tsp black pepper Directions: Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add bacon and cookContinue reading “Hearty Lentil Soup”

Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

Ingredients: 1 whole butternut squash, peeled, seeded and 1-inch diced 2 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp olive oil salt & pepper 1/2 small onion, diced 1 Tbsp grated ginger root 1 garlic clove, minced 6 c chicken stock 1 tsp fresh thyme (best hack for always having fresh herbs) 1/2 small apple, peeled, seeded and dicedContinue reading “Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup”

Peruvian Garlic Rice

I was once married to a Peruvian, MANY years ago. Growing up he worked in his mom’s small restaurant in Lima, Peru and knew how to cook all the Peruvian staples. I was shocked by how much garlic he put in the rice but as soon as I tasted it, it was like I wasContinue reading “Peruvian Garlic Rice”

Cast Iron Mediterranean Eggplant

I LOVE eggplant and this recipe is so beautifully fragrant. It’s cooking right now as I write this up and my house smells amazing. The first step when cooking with eggplant is always to salt it for 20 minutes then remove the salt; this gets rid of the bitterness. I always wonder who first discoversContinue reading “Cast Iron Mediterranean Eggplant”

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Being with a Portuguese man has opened my eyes and palate to the wonderful world of Portuguese chicken and rice and potatoes. I wouldn’t call this recipe Portuguese potatoes, because it’s not really, but what I learned from my sister-in-law is they’re better cooked until they’re almost burnt, it makes them so crispy and caramelizedContinue reading “Roasted Baby Potatoes”

Mexican Chicken Soup

Warm and hearty for a cold day in March in Canada. Serve with a side of Cast Iron Cornbread. A wee bit of a tip … to get the full flavour of this soup I encourage you to make it as the recipe shows, with roasted tomatoes, and all the spices and toppings. If not,Continue reading “Mexican Chicken Soup”

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These saucy, yummy scalloped potatoes take a while to make but they’re awesome for a family holiday meal. INGREDIENTS: 8 large potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly 1 medium onion, sliced thinly 3 Tbsp butter 1/4 c flour 2 c chicken stock 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 c shredded sharp cheddarContinue reading “Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes”

Healthy Sausage & Kale Soup

In this yummy soup cauliflower replaces the potatoes from the traditional recipe, making it lower carb and appropriate for keto or Atkins diets. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp red pepper flakes ¼ tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt 1 small headContinue reading “Healthy Sausage & Kale Soup”