Side Dishes Menu

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Chef Reto Biaggi • (336) 286 2231 • homecuisine@mindspring.com

STARCH SIDE DISHES

 

Simple Risotto with Onion and Parmesan

Saffron Risotto Milanese

Pesto Risotto

Risotto Primavera with Carrot, Zucchini, Peas and Parmesan

Risotto with Tomatoes and Basil

Risotto with Asparagus and Shiitake Mushrooms

Risotto Al Verde (Capers and Fresh Herbs)

Pan Fried Risotto Cakes

Pilaf Rice with Onion and Beef Broth

Pilaf Rice with Indian Spices

Coconut Rice

Yellow Rice

Mexican Rice with Onion, Tomato, Jalapeno and Garlic

Wild and Long Grain Rice

Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Dried Cranberries

Oven Baked Brown Rice

Brown Rice with Parmesan, Lemon and Herbs

Brown Rice with Cashews and Herbs

Japanese Fried Rice with Egg, Scallions and Sesame Oil

Fried Rice with Egg, Peas and Bean Sprouts

Steamed Basmati Rice

Steamed Jasmine Rice

Sticky Jasmine Rice with Ginger and Cilantro

 

Fettuccine Pasta with Pesto

Orzo Pasta with Lemon and Parsley

Toasted Orzo Pasta Pilaf with Peas and Parmesan

Orzo with Tomatoes, Feta and Green Onions

Bowtie Pasta with Parsley

Swiss Spaetzle Pasta Dumplings

Couscous

Couscous with Raisins, Pine Nuts and Green Onions

Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots

 

Bulgur Wheat and Mushroom Pilaf

Barley Pilaf

Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms

 

Mashed Potatoes with Butter and Cream

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Shallots

Mashed Potatoes with Blue Cheese

Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Scallions

Low Fat Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Smashed Red Potatoes with Cream Cheese and Chives

Smashed Parmesan Potatoes

Boiled Potatoes with Lemon, Parsley and Olive Oil

Boiled Potatoes with Butter and Chives

French Potato Gratin with Cream and Gruyère Cheese

Potato Gratin with Broth and Parmesan

Swiss Potato Rösti – Pan Fried Grated Potatoes

Pan Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted Red Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

Roasted Red Potatoes with Feta and Oregano

Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Scallions

Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon

Twice Baked Potatoes with Blue Cheese

Twice Baked Potatoes with Chipotle Peppers and Onion

Pommes Galette – Pan Fried Potato Cakes

Walnut Crusted Potato and Blue Cheese Cakes

Potato Latkes

 

Corn Bread

Creamy Corn Bread

Corn Pudding

Corn Pudding with Basil and Cheddar

Slow Cooked Yellow Grits

Cheese Yellow Grits with Sharp Cheddar

Garlic Cheese Grits Casserole

Spoonbread

Italian Polenta with Parmesan and Butter

Polenta with Gorgonzola

Sun Dried Tomato Polenta

Polenta with Wild Mushrooms and Rosemary

 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple and Orange

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Brown Sugar

Honey Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes Casserole

Pecan Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

Carrot and Sweet Potato Puree

with Coconut Milk and Cilantro

 

VEGETABLES SIDE DISHES

 

Maple Glazed Apple Slices

 

Steamed Asparagus with Lemon Garlic Gremolata

Orange Glazed Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Reduction

Asparagus with Chipotle Lime Glaze

Asparagus with Lime Ginger Vinaigrette

Stir Fried Asparagus with Soy, Maple and Scallions

Thai Style Asparagus with Chiles, Garlic and Basil

 

Baby Bok Choi with Sautéed Shiitakes

Baby Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic

Baby Bok Choi with Soy Sesame Mirin Sauce

Stir Fried Bok Choi with Oyster Sauce and Garlic

Stir Fried Bok Choi with Soy Sauce and Ginger

Radiant Bok Choi with Turmeric, Lime and Coconut Milk

 

Lemon Broccoli with Olive Oil and Garlic

Broccoli Baked in Light Cheese Sauce

Broccoli and Parmesan Casserole

Broccoli with Sautéed Garlic, Pine Nuts and Parmesan

Broccoli with Asian Sesame Vinaigrette

Broccoli with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette

Broccoli with Orange Ginger Dressing and Walnuts

Broccoli with Sesame Seeds

Stir Fried Broccoli with Hot and Sour Sauce

Stir Fried Broccoli & Red Bell Pepper with Peanut Sauce

Broccoli with Cheese Sauce

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Pine Nuts

Brussels Sprouts Braised with Cider and Bacon

Brussels Sprouts Braised in Cream

Creamy Brussels Sprouts and Pearl Onions

 

Braised Cabbage with Parsley and Thyme

Braised Cabbage with Lemon and Shallots

Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Bacon

Curried Cabbage with Yogurt and Lemon

 

French Glazed Carrots with Butter and Parsley

Glazed Carrots with Ginger and Rosemary

Glazed Carrots with Balsamic Butter

Carrots with Mustard Brown Sugar Glaze

Glazed Curried Carrots with Currants and Almonds

Lemon Glazed Baby Carrots

Roasted Maple Baby Carrots with Browned Butter

Roasted Baby Carrots with Rosemary, Thyme and Shallots

Roasted Baby Carrots with Ginger Orange Glaze

Braised Carrots with Tomatoes, Lemon, Herbs and Spices

 

Cauliflower Gratin with Cheddar Sauce

Cauliflower Gratin with Leeks and Gruyere

Cauliflower with Browned Butter, Walnuts and Sage

Cauliflower with Bread Crumbs, Capers and Egg Snow

Curried Cauliflower with Lemon

Braised Cauliflower with Garlic and Tomatoes

Stir Fried Cauliflower with Thai Red Curry Sauce

Stir Fried Cauliflower with Ginger and Oyster Sauce

Cauliflower with Dill Walnut Vinaigrette

Cauliflower Puree (try it in lieu of Mashed Potatoes)

 

Creamy Swiss Chard Gratin with Gruyere Cheese

 

Sautéed Corn with Thyme and Shallots

Sautéed Corn with Grape Tomatoes and Basil

Sautéed Corn with Bacon and Scallions

Southwestern Corn with Red Bell Pepper, Jalapenos and Cilantro

Calico Corn with Black Beans, Zucchini, Jalapeno, Olives and Tomato

 

Buttered Edamame with Shallot and Basil

Edamame with Ginger, Garlic and Sesame

 

Provencal Gratin of Eggplant and Red Bell Pepper

Sautéed Eggplant with Cumin and Garlic

Sautéed Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce

Sautéed Eggplant in Tomato Sauce with Basil

Broiled Eggplant Slices with Two Cheeses

Crumble of Eggplant and Mozzarella with Pine Nuts

 

Mahogany Roasted Belgian Endives

Braised Belgian Endives

 

Sautéed Tender Greens with Mustard and Pecans

Greens with Bacon and Onion

 

Green Beans and Artichokes with Lemon and Olive Oil

Southern Green Beans with Bacon and Onions

Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Green Beans with Mushrooms and Sage

Green Beans with Toasted Hazelnuts

Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

Green Beans with Glazed Pecans and Orange Zest

Green Beans with Sautéed Shallots and Vermouth

Green Beans Braised in Tomatoes, Onion and Garlic

French Green Beans with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan

Green Beans with Roasted Tomatoes and Cumin

Asian Spicy Green Beans with Sesame

Chinese Pa-O Green Beans with Peanuts, Chiles, Soy, Garlic and Lime

Oven Roasted Green Beans

 

Baked Leeks with Bacon and Gruyere

Braised Leek

 

French Country Lentils with Onions

Sesame Red Lentils with Scallions

Dal Indian Slow Cooked Lentils with Curry, Chiles and Tomatoes

 

Steamed Lima Beans with Cream

 

Roasted Mushrooms with Warm Spices

Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic, Olives and Thyme

Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms with Shallots and Thyme

 

Peas with Sautéed Shallots and Thyme

Piselli alla Romana – Peas with Shallots, Wilted Romaine and Prosciutto

Peas with Mint

 

Stir Fried Snow Peas with Spicy Asian Sauce

Stir Fried Snow Peas with Ginger and Garlic

Snow Peas and Cauliflower with Lemon and Parsley

Shangai Style Steamed Carrots and Snow Peas

 

Sugar Snap Peas with Asian Dressing

Sugar Snap Peas with Pine Nuts and Garlic

Sugar Snap Peas and Grape Tomatoes

Sugar Snap Peas with Shallots and Basil

Sugar Snap Peas with Hazelnut Butter and Sage

 

Sautéed Spinach, Grape Tomatoes and Shiitakes

Sautéed Spinach with Asian Sesame Sauce

Sautéed Spinach with Cumin Tomatoes and Cilantro

Sautéed Spinach with Indian Spices

Sautéed Spinach with Raisins and Almonds

Spinach Aglio Olio – with Garlic and Olive Oil

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic Chips and Pepper Flakes

Sautéed Spinach with Hazelnuts and Chickpeas

Sautéed Spinach with Caramelized Onions, Pine Nuts and Dried Apricots

Sautéed Spinach with Shallots and Goat Cheese

Crumble of Spinach, Feta and Raisins

Creamed Spinach

Parmesan Spinach Gratin

Creamy Parmesan Spinach with Artichokes

 

Sautéed Grape Tomatoes with Balsamic

Roasted Grape Tomatoes with Basil

Provencal Roast Caramelized Tomatoes with Basil and Red Wine Vinegar

Provencal Tomatoes with Breadcrumbs and Herbs

Stuffed Tomatoes with Goat Cheese, Olives and Oregano

Slow Roasted Tomato Gratin with Basil

 

Roasted Root Vegetables

Orange Glazed Beets

Roasted Parsnips

Parsnips Puree

Glazed Turnips

Roasted Turnips, Shallots and Garlic with Rosemary

Lemon Thyme Glazed Carrots and Turnips

 

Vidalia Onions Baked with Rosemary and Cream

Balsamic Roasted Vidalia Onions

 

Roasted Butternut Squash with Herbes de Provence

 

Sautéed Zucchini and Squash with Lemon and Herbs

Sautéed Zucchini and Squash with Olives and Oregano

Provencal Zucchini and Squash Casserole

Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Onion

Roasted Zucchini with Citrus and Mint – Orange and Lemon Juice

Yellow Squash Casserole

Squash Boats with Parmesan and Thyme

Stuffed Zucchini with Corn, Black Beans and Chipotles

Zucchini Crowns with Mint, Squash Pinwheels with Oregano

Ratatouille with Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomatoes

 

Side Dishes recipes will be customized to your dietary needs and your preferences.

 

You may select your side dishes if you have time. Otherwise I will be happy to do it for you.

I will match your choice of main dish with starch and vegetable side dishes from this list.