Archive for the ‘Sides’ Category

October 26th, 2011 - 1:28 pm § in Information, Recipe, Sides

Surfas Favorite Product: Smoked Basmati Rice

A unique fusion of unusual flavors. Basmati rice, a staple of Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine treasured for its unique, nutty flavor is delicately smoked to create a truly fusion of flavors. Works beautifully for a side dish, rice salad, stuffing or in a casserole. Although the pairings are endles[...]

October 24th, 2011 - 2:37 pm § in Recipe, Sides

WEISER FAMILY FARMS’ ROASTED POTATOES WITH WINDROSE FARM’S SMOKED DRIED TOMATOES AND MAGGIES FARM’S FRESH HERBS Recipe

From the demo: A SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN 2.0 Fall Courtesy of Annette Eason Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 ½ -2lbs. Assorted Weiser Family Farms potatoes 6 pieces (halves) Windrose Farm’s smoked dried tomatoes 3-4 T. of fresh organic herbs (we will be using savory, thyme, oregano and rosemary from Maggie[...]

October 17th, 2011 - 4:17 pm § in Recipe, Sides, Soup

SATOIMO AND DAIKON MISO-SHIRU Recipe

From the demo Japanese Fusion Recipes 2 Recipes Courtesy of Yumiko Weeks 4 servings 8 oz (4) medium SATOIMO, peeled and chopped into bite sizes 4-5 oz DAIKON, julienned 6 cups water 4 heaping tbsp SHIRO (white) MISO 1 ½  tsp DASHI 2 green onions, finely minced Step 1.  Boil the SATOIMO in water ([...]

August 12th, 2011 - 11:18 pm § in Recipe, Sides

SAUTEED GREENS WITH IASA COLATURA DI ALICI Recipe

From the demo:Authentic Culinary Specialties from the Artisans of Italy Recipes Recipe Courtesy of Lauren Zaira Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds cavolo nero (also called Tuscan kale) or regular kale 6 tablespoons Vittorio Cassini extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic gloves, thickly sliced 1-2 tablespoon IASA Col[...]

August 9th, 2011 - 10:47 am § in Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian

GRILLED BREAD SALAD (PANZANELLA) Recipe

From the demo A Sustainable Kitchen 2.0 Recipes Courtesy of Annette Eason Ingredients 1 small to medium loaf of bread (use a dense bread like sourdough, whole wheat, a really good baguette, or try olive bread) sliced 1 inch thick ½ to ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 5-6 large ripe tomatoes (heirlooms[...]

July 25th, 2011 - 1:52 pm § in Breakfast, Recipe, Sides

Sweet Potato Hash Recipe

From the demo: A Waffle Breakfast for Dad (Gluten Free, by the way) Recipes Courtesy of Alex Thomopoulos 2 Sweet Potatoes 1 Apple 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 2 TBSP Olive Oil Salt and Pepper Smoked Salmon or Cured Salmon For the hash, peel the potatoes and apple. Use a box grater to shred the potatoes [...][...]

July 25th, 2011 - 1:23 pm § in Recipe, Sides

Potato and Onion MISO-SHIRU Recipe

From the demo: Japanese Fusion with Yumiko Weeks 4 servings Ingredients: 10-12 oz potatoes (any kind except red) peeled and julienned ½ medium onion (yellow), chopped ½” wide 4 cups water 4 heaping tbsp SHIRO (white) MISO 1½ tsp DASHI 2 green onions, finely minced Boil the potato in water (4 cu[...]

May 2nd, 2011 - 1:15 pm § in Dressings/ Sauces, Recipe, Sides

LIGHT CAESAR SALAD Recipe

From the demo: A Big Bowl of Love Recipe Courtesy of Cristina Ferrare 10 SERVINGS Most Caesar salads are dripping with thick, creamy, or oily dressings that weigh down the salad and add extra calories. There are only 4 tablespoons of dressing in this salad, though, and the dressing is light and does[...]

May 2nd, 2011 - 10:40 am § in Breads, Dressings/ Sauces, Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian

HAZELNUT AND BREAD ‘GREMOLATA’ Recipe

From the demo: A Sustainable Kitchen Recipe courtesy of Chef Annette Eason Ingredients: 2-4 oz. good quality French or Italian style bread (2 -4”x 5” slices or the equivalent) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup toasted hazelnuts (you can also use almonds or pinenuts) 2-4 cloves of roughly chop[...]

February 7th, 2011 - 3:01 pm § in Appetizer, Recipe, Sides

Caramelized Bacon

Courtesy of Chef Amy Jurist of Amy’s Decadent Underground Dinners From the Demo: Bacon Decadence Yields 1 Pound of Bacon Ingredients: 1 pound of Regular Cut Bacon (not thick cut) 1 Pound of Brown Sugar Cooking Spray like Vegalene or Pam Prepare the pan(s) – Wrap a sheet pan with aluminum foi[...]

February 7th, 2011 - 3:00 pm § in Appetizer, Recipe, Sides

Amy’s Ultimate Bacon Potato Pancakes

Courtesy of Chef Amy Jurist of Amy’s Decadent Underground Dinners From the Demo: Bacon Decadence This recipe makes the perfect potato pancakes. Really thin and crispy and with the addition of BACON! Yields approx. 20 Pancakes (3” round) (Figure one large potato per person) Ingredients: 4 Lar[...]

November 12th, 2010 - 6:36 pm § in Recipe, Sides

Sour Dough Stuffing with Sausages or Not! Recipe

Recipe by: Cristina Ferrare Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds  24 oz sour dough bread cut into cubes, or you can purchase sour dough bread stuffing cubes from the market 4 sweet Italian sausages (optional), baked and chopped coarsely 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions sliced thinly 6 tbsp. butte[...]

November 12th, 2010 - 6:29 pm § in Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian

FRENCH GREEN BEANS WITH FETA AND WALNUT SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE Recipe

Recipe By: Cristina Ferrare Serving Size: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp walnut oil 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp shallots chopped very fine 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp lemon 1/2 tsp table salt 1 lb french green beans, cut or pinch [...][...]

November 12th, 2010 - 6:17 pm § in Recipe, Sides, Vegetarian

SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOWS Recipe

Recipe By: Cristina Ferrare Serving Size: 12 Ingredients: 6 lbs sweet potatoes (skins on) 1/2 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 4 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups whole milk 2 tsp kosher salt 1-16 oz bag of marshmallows fresh cracked pepper (to taste) Directions: Slice the potatoes in 2 inch pieces [...]