On The Side
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The “Real” Jennifer Aniston “Friends Salad”
I hate to break it to you, but…. It turns out that the famous “Friends” salad which has been making its rounds on the internet for the last couple of years, is not exactly the salad that the girls were lunching on daily, on the set of friends. What?? Like what??? Hmmmm….. Ok, I’m not really that surprised, but I wanted to believe, didn’t you? LOL Upon further investigation, it doesn’t appear that there was actually any footage or proof of Jennifer telling us that this was indeed “The Salad”. So, how did the Fake Friends Salad even come about? I have no idea. However I will tell you that…
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Warm Potato + Green Bean Salad (plant based + vegan friendly)
Need a delicious winter salad and side dish? I’ve got one for you. It’s a simple, easy recipe I had not prepared in a long while, which surprised me when I came across it, because I really love it. I blame summer and its amazing bounty of fresh greens and tomatoes, which I tend to live on for months. Oh summer, I miss uuuu already…… And when that season comes to an end, salads kinda lose their appeal to me. Does this happen to you? Eating leaves just doesn’t cut it anymore. My tummy needs something heartier. This potatoes + green beans salad satisfies that craving perfectly, because it is…
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How to cook Bulgur in the Instant Pot {plant based/vegan friendly}
Bulgur is a beautiful ancient grain that deserves way more attention than it gets, at least in my kitchen. It’s a staple food in Turkish, middle eastern and Indian cooking. And, you might be familiar with it if you’ve ever eaten a salad called Tabbouleh, which has become quite popular, and more readily available premade in supermarkets. This mildly nutty tasting grain is a whole grain and is surprisingly good for you, not to mention very versatile and fast cooking. Looking for a tasty recipe that includes bulgur? Try this one: THE FAMOUS “FRIENDS” SALAD What is Bulgur and why should I eat it? Bulgur is a whole grain of wheat.…
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Bistro Style Mushroom + Potato Gratin {vegetarian}
Recently I acquired some older but “new to me” cookbooks….thank u Lois! Needless to say I dug right in and I’ve been eagerly going through them in search of new ideas and inspiration. My gawd flipping through cookbooks makes me hungry! LOL I’m really looking forward to testing some of the recipes that caught my eye, they sound amazing. Of course, I’ll be sure to share the best finds here on the blog so that you can enjoy them with me. This is one of the recipes I tried recently. I tweaked it a bit to simplify it, but basically stuck to the original. It turned out fantastic. If you…
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How To Make Fresh Basil Oil And Add Fresh Summer Flavour To Your Dishes
I absolutely love basil, and grow it every summer in my garden. It’s a must have for tomato lovers like myself, you can’t have one without the other! This year my plants have done amazingly well and they are still going strong, despite my constant leaf picking for salads. But now the time has come to start thinking about preserving some, before the inevitable arrival of fall… There are many ways to capture and preserve the intense, aromatic flavour of fresh basil. Here is one of my favourite methods…Basil Oil. This delightful and flavour packed oil is reminiscent of a simple pesto but in liquid form, which as you might…
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Greek Potatoes in the Instant Pot
Olive oil, lemon, garlic and oregano… In a Mediterranean kitchen these ingredients rule! And in Greece they turn a humble potato into a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken, meat or fish. Now, you could, of course, dump all the ingredients into a baking dish and cook this in your oven. It would take about an hour. Or you can let the Instant Pot work her magic and have these delicious potatoes on your dinner table in about 20 minutes, start to finish. I’ve been wanting to try making my Greek potato recipe in the IP for months. Why? Simply because the Instant Pot cooks potatoes perfectly. evenly.…
