Veggies & Sides
Cauliflower with Gruyere Sauce
Plain steamed or microwaved cauliflower turns into something extraordinary when you cover it with this rich-tasting twist on a classic cheese sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes Ready in: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each Ease of Prep: Moderate Recipe Ingredients 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head) 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour [...]
Roasted Butternut Squash
Everything about this dish says fall — the sweet earthy flavor, the rich fragrance and the bright orange hue. Roasted butternut squash makes a wonderful side dish on its own, or it can be tossed into beef or vegetarian chili, pureed into soup, or stuffed into raviolis. It’s a quick dish to throw together and [...]
Kale Slaw
You’re going to think this sounds crazy — “My kids won’t even eat kale cooked,” you might be saying to yourself — but that’s the point exactly. Usually I sauté kale with lots of garlic and salt and olive oil, and my kids like it fine that way. But this fresh salad? They eat it [...]
Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic
Broccolini’s long, tender stalks are completely edible and their mild-tasting loose florets and occasional yellow flowers are wonderfully delicious. I like to serve it simply, tossed in a bit of olive oil with a squeeze of lemon juice, so that its fresh flavor shines through. Hands-On Time: 5 minutes Ready In: 15 minutes Yield: 4 [...]
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
While the quality of regular tomatoes suffers in the off season, cherry tomatoes can be a delicious way to get your fix all winter long. Baking them at high heat transforms them into a succulent and flavorful accompaniment to your favorite roast chicken or beef. You could also try stirring them into freshly cooked pasta [...]