My best friend from California recently came down for a visit and we had the best time cooking, eating, and trying out new restaurants. My friend is a major foodie like me and is a great cook. During her stay, she was gracious enough to teach me how to make her easy potato au gratin. She got this recipe from her co-worker who is originally from Switzerland, so this recipe is French inspired. This is probably the simplest recipe for potato au gratin and I am obsessed with it. A few years ago, ...
Holiday sides
Sautéed green beans with toasted almonds
Sautéed green beans with toasted almonds are my favorite way to eat string beans. Green beans taste pretty bland on their own, but when you sauté it with a little garlic, chili flakes, lemon zest they taste damn delicious. The recipe I am sharing with you today is my take on a classic French green bean dish. Green beans are packed with nutrients, they are rich in protein and fiber. Another interesting fact about green beans is that scientifically they are classified as a fruit and not ...
Sweet Potato & cauliflower mash
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and if you’re hosting this year, you probably already have a list of dishes that you plan to make. I’m about 99.5% positive that mashed potatoes are on the top of that list. While mashed potatoes are delicious, they can be quite heavy and honestly, quite boring. So, why not jazz things up and make this delicious sweet potato & cauliflower mash. It is not only healthier and tastier, but it is also a lighter alternative to mashed potatoes. This dish will ...
Sautéed Butternut squash with kale and feta
This butternut squash with kale and feta recipe did not pan out the way I had intended. My original plan was to make a butternut squash tart with kale and feta, but when I made a test version, I loved the filling more than the tart as a whole. I re-tested it again as a simple sautéed side dish and I loved the outcome, so here I am sharing it with you all. This could be the perfect side dish on your holiday table this year. My kitchen is my science lab where I experiment with the dishes that I ...