If you haven’t tried to grill your sweet potatoes before then you are in for a treat. The grill caramelizes the sugars in the potatoes to form nice crusty grill marks over a soft interior.
Grilled Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Dish: Sides
Black Rice Salad with Avocado & Grapefruit
Black rice, like brown rice, has a long cooking time. With the pink of the grapefruit and green avocado, the visual effect is startling and lovely. The flavors, however, are just as well served by any kind of rice, so don’t hesitate to use up what you have. Wild rice makes another lovely option. Tip: […]
Warm Quinoa Pilaf Salad
This salad is filling enough to be your main entree. If you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, it’s a wonderful vegetarian recipe to include in your regular or holiday rotation.
Black & White Quinoa Dressing
Dress up your dressing during the holidays with this lovely whole-grain dish packed with butternut squash and pecans! The rich array of autumnal flavors will pair perfectly with your favorite celebratory main course, providing a filling option that will tempt your omnivore friends and delight your vegetarian guests.
Fennel Barley Risotto
Fennel is a delicious plant from bulb to seed. The mild flavor is reminiscent of licorice, but in a light and fresh way that primarily adds sweetness to the dishes it accompanies. This barley dish, which is made in a slow cooker to achieve a risotto-like texture, is the perfect place for fennel to show […]
Texas Caviar
Serve this version of a bean salsa at your next party with tortilla chips or enjoy it as a salad. Bean salads are great party food that will become lovely leftovers for the next day’s lunch. Tip: Offer hot sauce on the side to let guests adjust their own spice level.
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Creamy red pepper sauce is a wonderful pasta sauce to top whole-grain pasta. Add your favorite lean protein such as beans or chicken and serve with a light salad of dark, leafy greens to round out the meal.
Simple Roasted Fingerlings
Potatoes are often seen as a food to be avoided by people trying to eat nutritiously, but the truth is, they have a lot of good nutrition, especially if you pick a variety that allows you to eat the skin. Roasting is a wonderful way to bring out the best natural flavors of this root […]