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Shaved Asparagus Salad

May 21, 2020 by pamflo

Spring is here, and the fresh, beautiful stalks of asparagus are in season. Asparagus is a great source of vitamin C and folate. This shaved asparagus salad is fresh and super easy to prepare. I briefly steamed the asparagus prior to shaving it into thin slices with a vegetable peeler. You are welcome to shave it raw, but a little heat increases the nutrient benefits. Trim the spears by snapping one and cutting the rest to match the broken spear. […]

Categories: Appetizer, Crowd Pleaser, Gluten Free, Greens, Healthish, Lunch Ideas, Salads, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Blanch

Sautéed Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

November 15, 2018 by pamflo

Green beans are a Thanksgiving staple, and this dish is fun and easy to make. Even if you’re not hosting or contributing a dish for the holiday, this green bean dish elevates a weeknight dinner to something a bit more special. I prefer a two step process when cooking green beans. The first step is blanching which is a quick dip of about 3-4 minutes in rapidly boiling salted water, then into an icy cold water bath to halt the […]

Categories: Beans, Cooking Tips, Gluten Free, Healthish, Holiday Ideas, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Blanch, Sauté

Brandy and Butter Glazed Carrots

October 26, 2017 by pamflo

The Thanksgiving buzz has begun! It starts when cooking magazines arrive at my house with photos of gleaming turkeys and perfectly plated sides. My preparations started a good month prior, for the years that I hosted the Thanksgiving feast. I would start with making and freezing turkey stock, baking breads and making ice cream. I would usually assign the side dishes to very willing family members. At a recent farmers market, the carrots with their long green fronds look so […]

Categories: Gluten Free, Holiday Ideas, Side Dish, Vegetables • Tags: Bake, Blanch

Grilled Tuna Nicoise

October 9, 2013 by pamflo

This is a beautiful and easy dish to make. It takes a little time in the preparation for each item but it’s a great dish for a potluck dinner or a party. Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) makes a potato salad for her platter. I made oven roasted potatoes instead, healthier and less time consuming. Feel free to substitute canned tuna, if you are unable to find fresh tuna or don’t have the time to grill. The vinaigrette is the secret […]

Categories: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Greens, Seafood • Tags: Blanch, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Green bean, Grill, Mustard (condiment), Olive oil, Paleo, Potato, Roast, Tuna

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Shaved Asparagus Salad

Sautéed Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Brandy and Butter Glazed Carrots

Grilled Tuna Nicoise