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Posts tagged "sides" (37)
Ramp Pesto
Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes Serving Size: 2 TB, Makes about 3 cups 0 Slice on The Slice Plan Ingredients 2 TB olive oil 2 cups ramps, leaves and bulbs, washed (about 2 dozen) 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ¼ cup grated pecorino Romano 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Heat olive oil in large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté ramps until leaves are wilted but st...
Ramp Buttermilk Biscuits
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20 minutes Serving Size: 1 biscuit 1 Slice on The Slice Plan Ingredients 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup ramps, trimmed and sliced bulbs, stems, and green tops 1.5 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 large egg, beaten to blend 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, cracked Directions Preheat ove...
PepperJack Mac + Andouille
Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Serving Size: 2x2 inch scoop; makes about 12
2 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients
3 cups uncooked pasta of choice
6 TB butter
4 TB flour
½ tsp nutmeg, ground
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 cup sour cream
2 ½ cups 2% milk
1 lb chorizo
3 cups shre...
Manchego Jalapeno Grits
Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 15-20 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup; makes about 6-8 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 1 tsp salt 1 ¼ cups uncooked quick-cooking grits* 16 oz manchego, shredded ½ cup light cream 2 TB butter 1 jalapeno, minced ¼ tsp pepper Directions Bring 5 cups water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high he...
Garlic & Herb Mashed "Potatoes"
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup; Makes about 10 servings 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients ½ lb yucca, peeled and diced 1 lb turnips, white, peeled and diced 1 lb parsnips, peeled and diced 1 lb cauliflower florets, chopped into small pieces 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 TB rosemary, minced 1 TB thyme, minced ½ cup sour cream 5 oz butter 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ...
Carrot Ginger Soup
Preparation Time: approx. 15 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 30-45 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup - Makes about 10 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 3 TB olive oil ½ red onion, diced 3 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into medium-sized pieces ¼ cup ginger, fresh, chopped 48 oz chicken or vegetable stock 1 TB cayenne pepper (optional) 1 TB black pepper 3 tsp kosher salt, or as desired to taste Directions In large po...
Tomato Mango Salsa (canning recipe)
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: varies upon fresh or canned method of prep Serving Size: ¼ cup 0 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 1 cup mango, diced 2 tomatoes, medium, diced 2 Tbsp red onion, small dice 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, minced 2 tsp fresh mint, minced 1 tsp cayenne pepper, ground (optional) TT salt and pepper Directions Mix...
Nan's B&B Pickles
Inspired by my late grandmother, these pickles are so freakin' easy it's ridiculous - not to mention unforgettably delicious! Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 14 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup; makes about 10 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 2 cucumbers, large, sliced 1 onion, sweet or Vidalia, halved and sliced ½ cup white vinegar ¾ cup sugar (natural brown or granula...
Fried Green Tomatoes
Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 8-10 minutes Serving Size: 2 tomato slices; makes about 5-6 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 2 green tomatoes, sliced ¼" thick (should make 5-6 slices per tomato) 2 eggs, whipped 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 cup cornmeal Oil, for frying Directions Place in two separate bowls: • Eggs, whipped with salt and cayenne • C...
Sobe Noodle Spring Rolls with Miso Vinaigrette
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20 minutes Serving Size: 1 spring rolls + 1 TB vinaigrette; Makes 4 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 4 spring roll wrappers 2 cups sobe noodles, cooked (according to package instructions) 1 cup napa cabbage, shredded ½ cup carrots, shredded/julienned ½ cup celery, julienned ½ cup red cabbage, shredded 1 TB soy sauce 1 TB sesame oil Oil (...
Tangy Mustard Cucumber Cannellini Salad
Recipe courtesy of Sydney Allen, check her out HERE. Preparation Time: 8-10 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup; Serves about 6 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 1-15 oz can cannellini beans 1 English cucumber, diced 2 medium bell peppers, diced 1/8 cup of olive oil ¼ cup of stone ground mustard ¼ cup of BBQ sauce ½ TB apple cider vinegar Directions Combine beans, cucumber and bell peppers into a large mixing bowl. ...
Buffalo-Style Cauliflower
Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup, Serves about 4 0 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 16 oz cauliflower florets, frozen and thawed* 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 4 eggs, whipped 1 cup breadcrumbs, Italian-style ½ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles Olive or Canola Oil, for frying Directions Place in four separate bowl...
Hearts of Palm Salad + Feta
Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes Serving Size: about 1 cup, Serves about 4 0 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 1 can hearts of palm, drained and sliced into ¼ inch slices 2 cups tomatoes, diced into medium chunks 2 cups cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced into ¼" slices ½ cup black olives, sliced ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled 4 oz spring mix, washed and dried 4 TB Basil Vinaigrette (recipe follows) Ba...
Avocado White Bean Dip
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup Makes about 10 servings 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 2- 15.5 oz cans cannellini beans, drained/rinsed 2 avocados, diced large 4 TB olive oil 1 TB kosher salt 1 TB garlic, chopped 2 tsp cumin, ground 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) ½ lime, juice of (about 1 TB) 2 TB cilantro Directions In a food processor, combi...
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad + Pesto
Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup portion, Serves about 8-10 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 16 oz quinoa, uncooked 1 cup orange bell pepper 1- 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved ½ red onion, large, diced small ½ cup black olives, sliced Pesto Sauce 2 cups basil leaves ¼ cup pine nuts (pignoli)...
Balsamic Glazed Carrots
Preparation Time: approximately 5-8 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20 minutes Serving Size: about 6 pieces, Serves about 4 0 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, cut into pieces*½ cup balsamic vinegar½ tsp salt½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp black pepper *Carrots should either be baby carrots (halved), whole carrots cut in half lengthwise and halved the opposite way, or a bunch of carrots (sho...
TexMex Quinoa Salad
Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup portion, Serves about 8-10 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 16 oz quinoa, uncooked 1 cup black beans, no salt added, rinsed 1 cup bell pepper, diced 1 cup corn kernels, frozen/thawed ½ cup scallions, chopped ¼ cup jalapeño (optional) 1/8 cup white wine vinegar 1/8 cup lime juice ¾ cup olive oil ½ c...
Yuca Chips
Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes Serving Size: about 8 pieces (½ cup portion), Serves about 4 1 Slice on the Slice Plan. Ingredients 1 large piece Cassava (yuca) - about 1-1.5 lbs. 2 cups canola oil (for frying) 2 TB fresh garlic, chopped 1 tsp olive oil 2 TB oregano, fresh, chopped 2 tsp kosher salt Directions Heat canola oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. C...
Roasted Green Bean Salad with Quinoa + Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20-25 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup - Makes about 5 servings Slices: ½ Slice Ingredients 2 cups quinoa, prepared 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1 TB olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, diced ½ cup pecans, halved & shelled ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Dressing 1 TB white vinegar 2 TB lemon juice 1 TB ...
Red Swiss Chard Salad + Feta
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup - Makes about 2 servings Slices: 0 Ingredients 1 bunch red swiss chard, chopped ½ tsp nutmeg ½ each red bell pepper, julienne ¼ cup red onion, diced small ½ cup cantaloupe, julienne ½ cup green apple, diced small (optional) 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled Dressing 3 TB balsamic vinegar 9 TB olive oil 1 tsp crushed r...
Pumpkin Farro Cake
Preparation Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 8-10 minutes Serving Size: 1 cake - Makes about 10 ½ Slice on The Slice Plan Ingredients 2 cups pumpkin, fresh, roasted*, mashed ¾ cup farro, cooked (according to package instructions) 1 egg ½ cup all-purpose or corn flour** 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp coriander, ground ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp kosher salt ½ cup ol...
Apple Pancetta Brussels
Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20-25 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup - Makes about 8 0 Slices on The Slice Plan Ingredients 2 TB olive oil 8 oz pancetta, cut into ¼" cubes 3 pounds Brussels sprouts, fresh, trimmed and halved 2 each apples, green, cut into ½" cubes (unpeeled) 1 ½ cups chicken stock, low-sodium ½ cup whole milk or half & half 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepp...
Mashed Cauliflower Gratin
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20-25 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup - Makes about 8 ½ Slice on The Slice Plan Ingredients Mixture 3 pounds cauliflower, cut into large florets (about 1 head) 4 TB unsalted butter, cut into squares 3 TB all-purpose flour 2 cups 2% or whole milk ¾ cup Gruyere cheese, shredded or grated (you may also use Swiss) 1 tsp Kosher sa...
Cumin Spiced Pumpkin Lentil Salad
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 45 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup finished salad, Serves approximately 6 Slices: ½ Slice Ingredients 10 oz arugula 2 cups green lentils 4 cups pumpkin, peeled, seeded, & diced into 1" pcs (~2 pound pumpkin)* 2 TB olive oil 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp salt 1 cup soft goat cheese, crumbled 3 TB extra virgin olive oil 1 TB ...
Braised White Beans
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 45 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup, Serves approximately 6 Slices: 1 per serving Ingredients 30 oz Cannellini beans, cooked*, liquid reserved 4 TB olive oil 1 each onion, yellow/vadalia, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup vegetable stock, no salt added 2 TB fresh thyme, minced 1 TB fresh rosemary, minced 1 ½ tsp salt (or to taste) 1 ½ tsp bl...
MD Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 20 minutes Serving Size: 3 mushrooms for appetizer, 5 for entrée (makes about 10) Slices: 0 Ingredients 10-12 crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, stems removed and wiped clean 1 pound lump (backfin) crabmeat, fresh or pasteurized/canned 1 egg 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (unseasoned packaged or fresh) 1 TB parsley flakes, dried ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ ts...
Beet Risotto
Preparation Time: approximately 45 minutes - 1 hour Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes Serving Size: ½ cup - about one "Slice" (serves about 6) Ingredients Beets 1 TB olive oil 2 beets, washed and halved Risotto 1 TB olive oil 1 red onion, small, diced ½ cup white wine 2 tsp thyme leaves, minced 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups chicken stock, reduced sodium 2 TB butter ¼ cup Parmes...
Beet, Potato, + Walnut Salad
photo courtesy of the blog One Hundred Dollars a Month Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes Cooking Time: about 45 minutes Serving Size: serves 8 portions Ingredients 1 ½ pounds beets, scrubbed, halved 1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp chervil, minced 2 tbsp red wine vinegar ¼ cup chives, fresh, chopped ½ cup walnuts, chopped 1 tbsp kosher salt (or to taste) 2 tsp. black ...
Protein Power Barley Bowl
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 15-20 minutes Serving Size: 1 cup (1 "Slice") - Makes about 5 servings Ingredients Barley Base 1-15.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup barley, cooked to package directions 1 cup fresh or frozen/thawed corn kernels 1 orange/red bell pepper, diced ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced 1/3 cup raisins 1 cup pea shoots, chopped ½ cup roasted sweet...
Jalapeño Hushpuppy Waffles
Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes Makes: approximately 5 waffles Serving Size: 1 8" waffle (2 ‘Slices’) Ingredients As needed,pan spray 1 ½ cups cornmeal ½ cup flour, all purpose ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 onion, small, minced 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg, lightly beaten Directions Heat waffle iron and grease well with pan spray. Combine ingredients until ble...
Collard Greens + a TWIST!
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: approximately 2 hours Serving Size: ½ cup Ingredients 2 TB olive oil ½ pound smoked turkey breast, cut into small cubes ½ yellow onion, medium, chopped 2 TB garlic, rough chopped 1 lg bunch collard greens 4 cups water + 2 TB salt (or reduced sodium chicken stock) 2 TB granulated sugar 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ½ lemon, juice of ½ tsp nutmeg, ground...
Eggnog Chicken Bites + Cranberry Chutney
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes (6 hours for marinating) Cooking Time: 15 minutes Serving Size: 3 pieces (makes 12 pieces, 4 servings) Ingredients 1 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into 12 small chunks ¾ cup eggnog, no alcohol added 1 tsp. salt, kosher ½ tsp. cayenne pepper, ground 1 cup breadcrumbs, Italian-style ½ cup cornmeal 2 tsp. salt, kosher ½ tsp. cayenne pepper, ground 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 cani...
Caramelized Onion, Apple, Blue Cheese Gallette
Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Serving Size: 1/8 portion Ingredients 2 ea Pillsbury pre-made pie dough, rolled 2 TB olive oil 1 ea red onion, halved and sliced thin 3 ea apples, sliced (use Cortland or Granny Smith) ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled TT salt and pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat skillet with olive oil over medium low heat. Add onions and stir to coat w...
Autumn Quinoa Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes Serving Size: approx. 3 cups Ingredients For the salad: ¾ cup Quinoa, rinsed and dried 1 ½ cups water 4 oz. kale, blanched and cooled 3 TB pumpkin seeds, no shell (pepinos) ¼ cup dried cranberries ¾ cup apples, small diced 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. nutmeg* For the dressing: 4 TB Apple cider 3 TB White vinegar 9 TB Olive oil ...
Roasted Chickpea & Raisin Risotto
Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serving Size: 3-4 servings (a serving should be about ¾ cup) Ingredients 2 TB garlic, chopped 4 TB olive oil 1 cup Arborio rice 2 ½ cups Vegetable Stock, no salt added (you may use chicken stock here, as well) ½ cup Coconut Milk ¼ cup Green bell pepper, diced ¼ cup Red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup Vidalia onion, diced 1-15.5oz can Chickpeas (no salt added), drained, rinsed a...
Tapenade Relish Stuffed Grilled Mushrooms
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes Serving Size: 5 mushrooms (makes approx. 3) Ingredients Mushrooms: 1 lb. Portobello mushrooms, de-stemmed 4 TB olive oil 1 ½ TB Italian herb seasoning (dried) 2 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper Relish:8 olives, cured (kalamata, manzanilla, etc)* diced very small ½ large tomato, diced small ¼ small Vidalia onion, diced small 2 tsp garlic, chopped 1 TB basil, fresh, chopped 2 tsp olive oil 1 TB...
Ratatouille
Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Serving Size: approx. 1 cup (makes 5) Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 TB Garlic, minced 2 large Onions, yellow, small diced 6 each Tomatoes, roma (you can also use 2 pints of cherry tomatoes), large diced 2 each Bell pepper, red, large diced 1 each Bell pepper, green, large diced 1 large Eggplant, skin removed, diced into 1" cubes 2 each Zucchini, medium/large, diced into 1"...