Category Archives: Sides and Salads

Southwest “Stir Fry”

Posted on March 20, 2012 by cookbooksandceilithe

The recipe was inspired by my friend Cara … several years ago she introduced me to Black Bean Sweet Potato Burritos, one of my favorite vegetarian dishes.  The other day I was in the mood for them, but wanted something … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day: Buttermilk Brown Bread

Posted on March 12, 2012 by cookbooksandceilithe

 A classic St. Patrick’s Day menu item in my family was Irish Soda bread. My Mom has a great recipe which I will make and post later this week, but I was interested in trying something different. I came across … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day: Baked Cabbage with Apples and Bacon

Posted on March 12, 2012 by cookbooksandceilithe

I have to admit that I do not like cooked cabbage … I tried it many times and am never a fan.  I like cabbage raw, but really not cooked.  So I am always looking for a recipe that involved cooked … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Green Beans – Chinese Restaurant Style

Posted on February 5, 2012 by cookbooksandceilithe

One of my favorite take-out dishes is spicy sautéed string beans or green beans, but every time I order it, I cringe because I know those innocent healthy beans have been doused in oil and what should be a healthy … Continue reading →

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A Hint of India: Roasted Root Vegetables and Chicken

Posted on November 7, 2011 by cookbooksandceilithe

To describe this meal as Indian would be a gross misstatement, but it certainly has a hint of India.  Even better, it has minimal prep time and leaves the house smelling wonderful.   The meal was inspired by a visit to … Continue reading →

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Using a Bounty of Produce: Pickles, Salads, and Bread

Posted on September 11, 2011 by cookbooksandceilithe

Remember that Summer Challenge with the neighborhood coop?  Well, I have not posted about it much, but have been ordering on a regular basis. I thought I would recap what came in this week’s basket and how I used it. … Continue reading →

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The Cook Book Challenge: Onion Tart

Posted on July 8, 2011 by cookbooksandceilithe

Part of last weekend’s cooking included a wonderful onion tart.  The tart was inspired by 5 pounds of Vidalia onions and the need to check another book off the list.  This cook book was Vegatables by James Peterson (http://www.amazon.com/Vegetables-Authoritative-Preparing-Cooking-Recipes/dp/0688146589).  I … Continue reading →

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A Great Weekend for Cooking

Posted on July 4, 2011 by cookbooksandceilithe

Happy 4th of July!  I hope everyone had a great holiday.  I, for one, was able to spend the weekend cooking … a great treat.  I posted the menus earlier and both meals were pretty good. First, the birthday lunch … Continue reading →

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