Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Friday, July 14, 2017
I make these with my students during the international cuisine unit and in the appetizer unit. This is great for introducing tofu in a way that has a lot of flavor and makes students think of salads as more than lettuce.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Friday, July 14, 2017
I can't get enough of these oven roasted sweet potatoes. they're great as a stand alone side dish or as a garnish for a soup or salad, it all depends on how you cut them.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Friday, July 14, 2017
I love a good guac, and I'm always shocked to hear people in the grocery store hovering over the avocados and mumbling that they don't know how to make guac. Here is a simple recipe that you can use as a starter, create your guac as you like it, have fun with it and play around with a few spices!
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Wednesday, July 12, 2017
If you are tired of the same old coleslaw this will be a welcome change. If you're like me and were never a huge coleslaw fan, this recipe could bring you onto team coleslaw.
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Salads on Tuesday, July 11, 2017
1 cup (227 grams) plain, full-fat yogurt
1 garlic clove, peeled
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
Juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon minced mild or hot fresh chile (I used a jalapeno)
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves, divided
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, divided
Kosher salt to taste
2 long, English-style cucumbers (2 pounds total)
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
1/2 medium red onion, chopped small