Melanzane di Scarponcino Print One of my favorite spots on the Amalfi coast is the charming, serene coastal town of Sorrento. It is a wonderful place to stroll; the town straddles the cliffs that overlook the water toward Naples and Mt. Vesuvius. It was there that I learned this recipe for this dish, a…
Roasted Mushrooms with Red Wine Glaze
Roasted Mushrooms with Red Wine Glaze Print Recipe type: side dish Serves: 8 Ingredients 3 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster and chanterelle, halved if large ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon minced rosemary 1 large shallot, minced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup dry red wine…
Roasted Pineapple Salsa
Roasted Pineapple Salsa Print Great with salmon lettuce wraps, grilled chicken or fish, as a snack atop toasted matzo or in an omelette. Recipe type: Side Dish Serves: 3 cups Ingredients 1 pineapple, cut in rings 1 tablespoon cottonseed oil ½ red onion, chopped fine 1 jalapeno, diced fine 1 clove garlic, minced ¼…
Salmon Lettuce Wraps
Salmon Lettuce Wraps Print This is an elegant first course or a great light menu item for a Passover day meal. I love it with roasted pineapple salsa but can be served alone or with any salsa of your choice. Recipe type: Side Dish Serves: 6 Ingredients 4 salmon fillets, or 1 ½ lbs….
Mashed Zucchini with Mint
Mashed Zucchini with Mint Print Recipe type: Side Dish Serves: 4 Ingredients SAUTEED ZUCCHINI 8 large zucchini ¼ cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed but kept whole 20 mint leaves, sliced into ribbons 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt Instructions Slice the top and bottom ends off of the zucchini. Cut down the length…
Roasted Zucchini and Cauliflower Salad
Roasted Zucchini and Cauliflower Salad Print I can’t get enough side dish and salad recipes for Passover. In fact, I search all year long for the best of these because I think they are critical to a filling, delicious, and satiating Passover. The heavy side dishes loaded with potato starch or matzo meal are…
Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Cumin, Cilantro and Avocado
Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Cumin, Cilantro and Avocado Print Yes, tomatoes are great with basil but I also like them with cilantro and cumin. Serve at a light lunch or on a warm day. Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 cups tomatoes, halved 2 cucumbers, chopped 1 shallot, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon…
Italian Pesto Quinoa and Tomato Salad
Italian Pesto Quinoa and Tomato Salad Print This is best served at room temperature. Dress up the presentation by serving it in ½ pieces of red pepper, or roasted peppers. Recipe type: Salad Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups water Pinch of kosher salt 1 cup pesto, store-bought or homemade 1…
Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic & Rosemary
This is quick and easy and a filling side dish.
Yellow Bell Pepper Panzanella Matza Salad
I make panzanella with toasted bread or croutons all year long so I love this version for Passover. Make sure you toss it with the dressing just before serving so that the matza does not get too mushy.