Category: Sides

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Chive Sea Bar and Lounge, Savannah, Georgia

Located in the Old Historic District of Savannah, Chive Sea Bar and Lounge came highly recommended. It’s decor is inspired by the decadence of the roaring 20’s in the oldest City in Georgia.

Sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms

Sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms

Blue Oyster Mushrooms are meatier than the regular on the shelf white mushrooms. A little chewier with an earthy rich flavour, these mushrooms are indeed a treat.

Blue Oyster Mushrooms

Blue Oyster Mushrooms

Blue Oyster Mushrooms most likely had their origin in Europe and travelled across the globe. Available in specialty markets, Blue Oyster Mushrooms are a bit costly and well worth the experience.

Green Chili Polenta or Grits

Green Chili Polenta or Grits

Canned Green Chili’s give this creamy dish a bit of heat and was a perfect side to Tajin Pork Chops and sautéed Blue Oyster Mushrooms.

Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes

Roasted Radishes are much sweeter than fresh; we find them similar to roasted root vegetables. This is an easy side dish; they look beautiful on the plate and the taste will surprise you. Give them a try! It’s well worth it.

Sumac Onions

Sumac Onions

Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice made from dried and ground berries of the wild Sumac Flower. It is like our salt and pepper. It is a deep red/fuchsia color and coarse in texture. Sumac is a tangy spice with a citrusy flavour but less…

Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce

This recipe is an easy weeknight meal using a really good quality premade Romesco Sauce like Mediterranean Sauces Moli de Pomeri or making your own with mostly pantry ingredients. Romesco is a tomato-based sauce originating in Catalonia, Spain. It is used as a dip for…

Gremolata

Gremolata

Gremolata is one of Italy’s favourite condiments. Most often it contains parsley, lemon zest, salt and garlic. Sometimes we add a bit of olive oil and other times, like this version, some seeds. Gremolata with olive oil is used as a sauce over pasta or…

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

This very easy Lemon Yogurt Sauce is lightly flavoured with lemon and a perfect base for Harissa Meatballs. The yogurt cools the little bit of heat from the meatballs.

Rosti

Rosti

Quite simply, Rossi are twice cooked potato pancakes, made from pre-made potatoes. Instead of baking, cooling and grating the potato, we deferred to our favourite dehydrated hash browns, Golden Grill Hash Brown Potatoes. Another popular Swiss dish, Rossi originally was eaten for breakfast, but now…