Side Dish
Pineapple Broccoli Coleslaw
We love coleslaw and enjoyed this fun take on the BBQ classic. Fresh pineapple adds a nice punch of tart, sweet flavor (if you like Hawaiian pizza, you’ll love this). We also added broccoli for a little more crunch and thinly sliced scallions for their herby, mildly sweet onion flavor. We also broke up the…
Read MoreSweet Corn Polenta with Sage & Feta
I’m not sure why we don’t eat more polenta in South Dakota. It’s a great way to use corn as a side dish and base for creative sauces. It’s especially delicious when made with fresh sweet corn, a seasonal treat. Top with tangy tomato chutney, sliced grilled sausage, marinated shrimp, in-the-shell stir-fried peas… the options…
Read MoreLemon & Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Do you capitalize Brussels sprout or leave it as brussels sprout? How about the “s” at the end of brussel? According to my research, the following are all correct: Brussels sprout, Brussel sprout, brussels sprout, brussel sprout. Regardless of how you say it, I do hope you try this recipe. It would make an excellent…
Read MoreButtered Mushroom and Herb Gnocchi
Mushrooms are perfect little culinary sponges that can be manipulated to soak up amazing flavors. When cooked with lots of butter, shrooms first release all their own moisture and then soak it back up along with the melted butter. This magical process creates incredibly delicious savory morsels that work perfectly with gnocchi. Squeeze lemon on…
Read MoreAutumn Salad with Maple & Spiced Pear Vinaigrette
I know, I know… Two maple recipes in one week? Yes, I do like maple in the fall! This salad is a great side dish for Thanksgiving or as a quick lunch option. The vinaigrette can be stored in the fridge to quickly use when assembling salad for just one meal at a time. The…
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