I threw together this little spinach salad variation the other day for lunch. Spinach, Raspberries, Candied Pecans & Brianna’s Blush Wine Vinaigrette. Easy and delectable! I’ve thrown all kinds of fruit into spinach salad but never raspberries. They were delish!
Category: Simple Side Dishes
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Monday, November 10
Simple Side Dish: Spinach Salad Variation
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Categories: Featured Recipes, Recipes, Simple Side Dishes, The Goods
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Friday, October 10
Simple Side Dishes: Spinach Salad a la Lindsay
I’ve decided to start a new category here at This Week for Dinner - Simple Side Dishes. I don’t always put much thought into side dishes, and I would guess that I’m not alone. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to remind me of a side or point out an easy way to prepare a vegetable and I’m good to go. So, whenever I discover or re-discover a simple (e.g. fast, minimal ingredients, easy prep) side, I’ll be sure to share it with you!
How about a nice salad today?
Spinach Salad a la Lindsay
From Lindsay Rutman
- Spinach
- Candied pecans (yes, candy-ing them is pretty easy, but to keep it really simple, jut buy them!)
- Feta cheese
- Strawberries, sliced
- Poppyseed Dressing (or Brianna’s Blush Wine Vinaigrette)Mix together!
Poppyseed Dressing
From Lindsay Rutman
Feel free to just buy poppyseed dressing (Brianna’s is AWESOME, by the way)…but if you WANT to make your own, this is some dang good dressing
- 3/4 T. poppy seeds
- 1/3 c. vinegar
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. vegetable oil
- 3/4 T. grated red onion
- 3/4 t. salt
- 1/3 t. dry mustardMix all the ingredients, and preferably let it sit a few hours before serving so the flavors can combine.
Posted by Jane Maynard at 4:23 pm 3 Comments
Categories: Featured Recipes, Lindsay Claus, Recipes, Simple Side Dishes, The Goods
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Tuesday, September 23
Crispy Garlic Potatoes
I am SO loving my subscription to Everyday Food. It’s the BEST.
I made these Crispy Garlic Potatoes from the September issue. They were simple and fantastic. Just wanted to share the recipe with you!A few notes…I used a little more than 1 Tbsp of oil and I put my garlic through a press instead of mushing it with a knife. Oh, and the thinner the potato slice, the yummier they were.
Posted by Jane Maynard at 10:00 am 9 Comments
Categories: Featured Recipes, Recipes, Simple Side Dishes
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Thursday, September 18
Featured Recipe: Stewed Green Beans
When we first got married, I never planned side dishes. And my salads consisted of lettuce. Pretty sad. And funny. I’ve come a long way, baby. I almost always remember to do a side dish these days, and I may even throw a carrot in the salad.
Anyway, side dishes are pretty important and can really make or break a meal, wouldn’t you say? And it’s amazing how much better they can be with just a TINY bit more thought and effort. And I mean tiny…I’m as lazy as the next guy, so don’t be scared.
Instead of just steaming your green beans tonight, try this!Stewed Green Beans
Adapted from a recipe in Everyday Food, Sept 2008 (p. 80). I changed it up, and my version was quite tasty, if I do say so myself! Here’s my rendition.
- 2 T butter
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, cut into skinny crescents
- A bunch of fresh green beans
- A bunch of baby tomatoes, halved
- Seasoning (S&P, or a seasoning blend…I used Onera, my favorite!)In a medium saucepan or large, deep skillet, melt butter and saute onion over medium heat until they begin to soften. Add green beans and tomatoes. Season. Cook until beans are done to your liking, stirring occasionally (probably around 15 minutes).
Posted by Jane Maynard at 11:59 am 6 Comments
Categories: Featured Recipes, Recipes, Simple Side Dishes
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