My Side Dish Recipes
February 20th, 2010 in Side Dish Recipes by MeCooking
I think buckwheat grain is one of the most nutritious and healthy foods one can ever eat: it is very rich on iron, zink, other minerals and vitamins which makes it perfect food for kids and women during pregnancy.
It is also low on carbohydrates comparing to other grains (and for those which it does have body needs long time to digest);for me that makes boiled buckwheat (straight or with a bit of milk) perfect food for days when I want to eat a bit less and exercise a bit more: it makes you feel full longer without eating too much.
Boiled buckwheat is a perfect side for any kind of beef dishes: I personally prefer to serve it with beef stroganoff or minced beef cutlets; however it can be served as a stand alone dish. Boiled buckwheat grain with milk is very popular breakfast food for children and adults in countries of East Europe.
Tags: breakfast, grain, kid food, lenten, no meat, side, soft food
November 28th, 2009 in Appetizers & Snacks, Side Dish Recipes by MeCooking
Here is an eggplant paste recipe how my grandma used to do it: all full of vegetable goodness, and I love its taste (still a bit hard to get it taste exactly the way how grandma’s is but I am working on it).
Baked eggplant paste makes a perfect side dish for meat or vegetable entrees, as well as it can be a great appetizer – just pour a bit on a whole wheat cracker, or spread it over a piece of bread and get a healthy snack.
Prepared eggplant paste can be stored in a fridge for several days and it tastes good cooled.
Tags: appetizer, eggplant, lenten, no meat, onion, side dish, snack, soft food, spread, tomato, vegetables
September 12th, 2009 in Appetizers & Snacks, Main Dish Recipes, No-meat Dishes, Side Dish Recipes by MeCooking
I prepared pancakes from zucchini, but they are also good prepared of any other kind of summer squash or even mix of them.
Soft and tender vegetable pancakes, they are easy and very fast to do. Perfect dish for breakfast or lunch, or for any other “hunger feeding” quick food break.
Odds are your kids will love them (even though they consist of pure vegetables)!
Tags: breakfast, dill, egg, flour, green food, kid food, lenten, lunch, no meat, pancake, soft food, squash, vegetables, zucchini
June 13th, 2009 in Appetizers & Snacks, Side Dish Recipes by MeCooking
Zucchini itself is low in calories and contains useful amounts of folate, potassium, manganese and vitamin A. Garlic is also very health-giving ingredient. And they both are combined in this fast to do and easy to do recipe.
Fried Zucchini with Garlic is very good on its own as a snack or an appetizer, however it is also perfect for poultry and meat entrees as a side dish.
Reduce amount of garlic if you are worried about a breath, but I really advice to keep garlic in, this dish isn’t so tasty without it.
Tags: appetizer, garlic, lenten, no meat, side dish, squash, vegetables, zucchini
May 24th, 2009 in Side Dish Recipes by MeCooking
I think fried potatoes is one of the first dishes I learned how to do myself when I was a kid, well besides sandwiches of course. So believe me it is easy to do.
Fried potato is great side for any kind of fried main dishes: meat, poultry, fish or even vegetables. And unlike the french-fries (which is kind of similar food) fried potato use much smaller amount of salt and oil, so I believe it is a bit more healthy.
Tags: lenten, no meat, potato, side dish, vegetables
May 2nd, 2009 in Side Dish Recipes by MeCooking
Boiled rice is a perfect side dish for any kind main dish, especially for spicy food.
Boil rice till it is half-ready and then steam it with a butter. Rice grains become soft and crumbly, but not overcooked.
Tags: grain, lenten, rice, side dish, soft food
January 20th, 2009 in Side Dish Recipes by MeCooking
Potato puree, or you may also call it mashed potatoes, is a perfect side dish for any meat or fish or poultry entree.
It is perfect choice before fried potatoes especially for those whose digestive system needs a bit of support.
Tags: kid food, milk, no meat, potato, side dish, soft food, vegetables
