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February 18, 2008 at 4:45 pm · Filed under Main courses, Side Dishes
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 chopped onion
1 1/2 c. arborio rice
1 large can tomatoes
4 c. veggie or chicken broth
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
140g (4.5 oz) goat cheese
150 g (5 oz) baby spinach (about 8 cups)
Saute onions until soft. Stir in rice then add tomatoes. Cook until all liquid is absorbed. Add broth one cup at a time letting it be absorbed between additions. Continue to stir occasionally until the rice is cooked. Add goat cheese and spinach. Serve as soon a the spinach is incorporated in.
September 29, 2007 at 6:48 pm · Filed under Side Dishes
ngredients
1 medium onion, chopped
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp Pataks Mild Curry Paste
2 tbsp canola oil
Directions
In a large baking dish, add onions and potatoes.
Mix together Pataks and hemp oil. Mix into potatoes and onions.
Baked uncovered, stiring occasionally, for about 1 hour at 350 degrees. Baking time can vary depending on size of chopped potatoes.
September 23, 2007 at 7:46 pm · Filed under Side Dishes
Maple Syrup Glazed Carrots
A sweet side dish for any occasion.
Author: Andrew Rivett
Prep Time: 5 mins., Cook Time: 20-30 mins.
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
500g whole baby carrots
½ cup Pure Maple Syrup
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
½ tbsp water
½ tsp salt
juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and saute onions until soft. Add carrots, maple syrup, ginger, water and salt. Cook for 20 minutes, or until carrots are soft. Stir in lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
February 26, 2007 at 9:13 pm · Filed under Side Dishes
Boil several (3-4) onions
White sauce:
1 c milk
3 tbsp margarine
3 tbsp flour
Mix flour and margarine. Gradually add in milk over low heat.
Add drained onions to white sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.
February 25, 2007 at 5:14 pm · Filed under Side Dishes
Olive Oil
1 onion (chopped)
garlic (one clove)
1/2 can chopped tomatoes
1 c. red lentils
2 c. water
February 1, 2007 at 3:39 pm · Filed under Side Dishes
1 ripe avacado
juice from half a lemon
1 crushed garlic clove
salt and pepper
Other options:
finely diced onions
chopped tomatoes
chopped jalepenos (or red pepper flakes)
