Side Dish

I love beets. Boiled, roasted, Harvard beets – anything except pickled beets (sorry pickle lovers).  However, all the rain we’ve had this year has meant an abundance of big beets. So, I decided to branch out our beet repertoire and … Read More

We are fortunate to be able to pick kale in the winter that is growing in the garden under small greenhouse covers. In fact, overall kale tastes even better once it is exposed to a slight frost and it is … Read More

We have been making fresh cut french fries since growing our potatoes three years ago.  While we love fries I hate the cleanup.  Oil splattered all over the stove which seems to take days to completely clean.  I often debated … Read More

“A great way to eat more leafy greens.” INGREDIENTS 1 onion, cut in half and sliced thin 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups cremini mushrooms, diced 8 cups spinach salt and pepper balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Slice onion into thin strips. … Read More

“Sauteed carrots are a nice side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.” INGREDIENTS 4 large carrots 2 tablespoons butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary zest and juice from one lemon DIRECTIONS Cook carrots until tender crisp. … Read More

“The first year we grew our own potatoes was a great experience. We grew Yukon Gold, Norland and Russian Blue. It is amazing how much better a fresh potato tastes. I mixed all three colours when making roasted potatoes.” INGREDIENTS … Read More

“Parmesan cheese gives this gratin dish a real intense flavour.” INGREDIENTS 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thin 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 … Read More

“Barbequed asparagus has a more intense flavour which combines well with the saltiness of the prosciutto.” INGREDIENTS 12 asparagus spears 6 slices prosciutto or ham with prosciutto 2 slices provolone if desired olive oil DIRECTIONS Clean asparagus, break off bottom … Read More

“Perfect for entertaining, this impressive side dish can be made ahead and assembled at the last minute.” INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 large shallots, finely chopped 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 pounds green beans DIRECTIONS Combine vinegar and … Read More

“Green bean casserole is a tradition for the holidays.” INGREDIENTS 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 dash pepper 4 cups cooked green beans, cut 1 1/3 cups French’s French Fried Onions DIRECTIONS … Read More

“I was never a huge potato fan until we started to grow our own. The taste difference is amazing when they are fresh from the garden.” INGREDIENTS 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2″ pieces 3 large … Read More

“A great crowd pleaser for a BBQ. Great when peppers, zucchini and tomatoes are available in abundance in the garden. ” INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 zucchini, finely chopped … Read More

“This is so great with mixed baby vegetables fresh from the garden. Almost any baby vegetables will do.” INGREDIENTS baby carrots yellow or fancy baby zucchini green beans onion, sliced thin butter zest of one lemon fresh basil, chopped salt … Read More

“A bright and colourful way to use left-over cooked rice. In the summer substitute whatever fresh vegetables you have in the garden.  Serve it warm as a side dish or cold as a rice salad.” INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil … Read More

“A salty-tangy salad that looks colourful made with tri-colour pasta .” INGREDIENTS 3-4 cups tri-color fusilli 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1/2 small zucchini (green or yellow) chopped 1/3 red onion chopped or sliced into 1 inch lengths 3 tablespoons parsley, … Read More

“There are not many store-bought salad dressings that I like however this one makes a great quick pasta salad. The vegetables in this salad often depend upon what is availabe in the garden or what I have in the fridge. … Read More

“A terrific summertime salad with tomatoes and basil fresh from the garden. If you are entertaining, try Bocconcini, Cherry Tomato and Basil Skewers for a similar taste in an easy to eat version.” INGREDIENTS tomatoes, sliced thick bocconcini cheese, sliced … Read More

“Who doesn’t love taco salad? This one is a vegetarian version which I prefer as it is a bit lighter tasting.” INGREDIENTS 1 large container sour cream 1 large cream cheese 1 taco seasoning mix 1 – 2 cups cheddar … Read More

With summer comes an abundance of swiss chard and kale in the garden. While we often eat our greens stir fried with garlic, I also love this recipe as a great way to eat the greens raw. Use younger greens … Read More

“A refreshing summer salad great when strawberries and spinach are fresh from the garden.” INGREDIENTS spinach mushrooms, sliced onions, sliced strawberries, sliced 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vinegar 1/2 small onion, minced 1 … Read More