Posted by: CeeCee on: August 12, 2009
OK. I didn’t die. Just been really busy! One of my most favorite things in the world is onion rings. I tried for years to find the perfect ring recipe, but each one was a disappointment in some way….not enough crispy coating…..too much crispy coating….should I use flour….or cornmeal…or a combination of the two….you [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: May 28, 2009
Israeli Couscous is a small, spherical pasta made from semolina flour. It’s similar to Orzo, and can be used in much the same way. It looks like caviar! You can find it in your grocery store on the pasta isle. This is a side dish that can be easily adjusted to your family’s taste [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: March 27, 2009
This has become one of our favorite summer side dishes. Actually, we eat it occasionally in the winter too, since corn is available year-round. It’s best, however, if you can score some freshly picked corn at a market or roadside stand. mmmmmmm! Grilled Corn and Tomato Salad Serves 4 4 ears corn, [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: March 7, 2009
I love the taste of balsamic vinegar. After eating a side dish at a restaurant that included balsamic vinegar and onions, I decided to come up with something I could make at home to mimic the taste. Here’s what I came up with. Balsamic and Bacon Onions Serves 4 2 large onions *See [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: March 2, 2009
I threw this together one night with some leftover vegetables I had in the fridge. So simple, and so tasty. I sometimes make this a meal by stirring it into Cheesey Orzo (recipe follows). Vegetable Mélange Serves 4 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 – 3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 lbs.), cubed 1 yellow pepper, [...]
