Vegetable sides, raw and cooked....

[Tim Haws]

This will be an on going thread about vegetable preparations.

Carrot Salad

1 cup Peeled Shredded carrot

1 Tbsp Zante currants

1 tsp finely chopped shallot

dash of red wine vinegar

dash of olive oil

sea salt/ fresh pepper

This is a good accompinament to any grilled meat, or on its own.


Celery Salad

1 cup thinly sliced celery

1/2 cup shredded Granny Smith apple(or any variety, I like the sourness)

1 tsp chopped shallot

1 Tbsp chopped walnuts

pinch of chopped parsley

dash of white wine vinegar

dash of (preferably walnut) oil

sea salt/fresh pepper

note- if you like, an addition of blue cheese to this raises it to another level.

[Tim Haws]

Braised Escarole wth peppers

1 head of Escarole- 1 slice length wise and the 1/2 inch slices to core

1 red pepper(peeled if possible), cut into thin strips

1 green pepper(peeled if possible), cut into strips

1 clove of Garlic, chopped fine

2 Tbsp Olive oil

1/2 cup chicken stock(optional)

Sea salt/ fresh pepper, pinch of crushed red pepper

Over medium heat, in large pan saute peppers until soft.

Add garlic and chile flakes, stir

turn up heat and add escarole, stirring to coat in oil and peppers.

Add stock(if applicabe) or a splash of water, continue stiring until evenly wilted.

Season with Salt and Pepper

This good as a side to any meat or as a topping for Bruscetta.

[cbeltrante]

Tim,

Some really good recipes for side dishes, I'm digging them, keep them coming. If you don't mind, I'll post some of my side dishes here too.

Take care,
Chris

[Tim Haws]

Hey Chris, I hope others will post also, i just wanted to expand the categories.

[jodie]

Easy asparagus....
(so easy and tasty, I always make it this way)

A couple of Tbsp of butter for the sause pan
fresh asparagus
5 + cloves of garlic (sliced)
stir fry until a vibrant green.

[Tim Haws]

Broccoli Rabe

1 bunch of Broccoli Rabe

2 Garlic Cloves thinly sliced, or chopped

2 Tbsp olive oil

Chili Flakes to taste(a big pinch)

optional: Bacon

Put a large pot of salted water on to boil(should taste like the ocean)

Chop Broccoli Rabe into 1/2 pieces

Add to boiling water , at first reboil, drain in colander and rinse with cold water.

In same pot, add olive oil (and bacon ,if using fry until cooked) over medium high heat, add garlic, and chili flakes.

Add Broccoli and toss for about a minte.

Season with sea salt and fresh pepper and serve.

This is great tossed with pasta, or as a side, or bruscetta.

[Connie Brown]

A universal topping for veg side dishes, from Chef Jeff.

2 parts sliced or slivered almonds
1 part minced fresh ginger
butter
olive oil
white pepper
salt

Brown almonds and ginger together on low heat in just enough butter and olive oil to prevent sticking. Add salt and pepper to taste.

This is good sprinkled over any steamed or sauteed veg.