Side Dishes

Roasted Beets

Beets are beautiful to behold,  deliciously sweet to eat and full of vitamins! I like to wear gloves when handling beets so that my hands don’t turn red. If you are roasting yellow and red beets at the same time, you should wrap them separately so that the red doesn’t […]

Potato Kugel

Nothing soaks up gravy like a crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle Potato Kugel.  If you prefer Gluten-Free and /or you want to make this Potato Kugel for Passover: replace the cornstarch with potato starch  and the  corn oil with  oil that is kosher for Passover. This recipe […]

Rice

This is a simple rice recipe that can be eaten as is or used as a base for other recipes.

Chestnuts, Pearl Onions, And Celery

Chestnuts, Pearl Onions and Celery may sound like an unusual combination of ingredients; but there is a real umami to this dish! The chestnuts are rich and creamy. The onions are slightly caramelized; and the celery adds crunch. Add in the flavors of wine and thyme and you’re in heaven!For […]