Sides and Snacks Archive

  • No-Mayo Coleslaw 2

    Mark Bittman’s Spicy No-Mayo Slaw

    I am a big lover of coleslaw. When I first saw this recipe from Mark Bittman, I was a little skeptical if I could learn to love coleslaw that didn’t...
  • mashed potato with edamame

    Green Mashed Potatoes

    Since it’s St. Patrick’s Day, I thought it would be festive to make mashed potatoes…and make them green! Turns out this is was one o the best ideas I’ve had...
  • kimchi fusion 1

    5 Totally American Ways to Use Kimchi

    So we’ve already been through some traditional ways to use kimchi. Personally, I like Korean food, but the cuisine is probably not going to be something I make everday (until...
  • Curried Nuts 4

    I’m NUTS for YOU!

    Instead of giving your Valentine the clichéd combo of chocolate and roses, why not mix it up? With mixed nuts that is! This super quick, super easy recipe for curry...
  • moroccan beets 1

    Moroccan Beets

    Salads are an important part of the traditional Moroccan meal. A meal will usually begin a series of hot and cold salads, often arranged beautifully on a salad plate. A...
  • Chestnut Soup

    Chestnut Soup

    While I consider myself a gourmand, I admit that I don’t have a lot of knowledge about French cuisine. So when I decided that I was going to tackle French...
  • ratatouille

    Ratatouille

    The first time I heard of ratatouille, I was on a study abroad in London visiting a friend doing her semester in Paris. She signed us up for a French...
  • baked brie_0002

    Baked Brie Bites with Champagne Jelly

    Looking for a fun and festive hors d’oeuvre to serve at your New Year’s Eve party? What could be more appropriate than champagne jelly!? The sweetened, solidified sparkly pairs beautifully...
  • Stuffing spring roll

    Stuffing Spring Rolls

    Stuffing is a traditional part of both the Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Instead of doing it the same way both times, why not mix it up? I tend to see...
  • fromage fort with parsley

    Fromage Fort

    Fromage Fort is one of those genius French cooking tricks that I wish I had discovered much sooner than I did. Literally meaning “strong cheese,” fromage fort is a great...