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Rice and Orzo Pilaf.
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Recipe Type: side dish
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 6
This is a very easy rice pilaf to make and so delicious as a side dish with any grilled meat. The orzo adds a tasty and nutty flavor to the dish.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Wash rice and soak in hot water for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil and cook orzo until golden brown.
  3. Rinse rice and add it to the orzo.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the water and bring to boil.
  5. Cover and simmer over low heat until water is absorbed..
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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/rice-and-orzo-pilaf-easy-and-delicious-side-dish/feed/ 0 Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips: Delicious side roasted vegetables to serve with any kind of roast. https://recipetrezor.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-parsnips-delicious-side-roasted-vegetables-to-serve-with-any-kind-of-roast/ https://recipetrezor.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-parsnips-delicious-side-roasted-vegetables-to-serve-with-any-kind-of-roast/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:28:28 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=14945
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips.
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Recipe Type: side dish
Serves: 6
Those roasted vegetables are so delicious when balsamic vinegar is added. Use good quality balsamic vinegar, it enhances the sweetness flavor to the vegetables.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 lb. Parsnips, peeled and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables and garlic.
  2. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil and mix.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread on a large parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  5. Roast at 400 degrees F for about 30 minutes.
  6. Scrape into serving bowl.
  7. Drizzle with the vinegar, oil and chives.
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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-and-parsnips-delicious-side-roasted-vegetables-to-serve-with-any-kind-of-roast/feed/ 0 Couscous with sun-dried tomatoes: light and easy delicious side dish. https://recipetrezor.com/couscous-with-sun-dried-tomatoes-light-and-easy-delicious-side-dish/ https://recipetrezor.com/couscous-with-sun-dried-tomatoes-light-and-easy-delicious-side-dish/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:28:06 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=12892
Couscous with sun-dried tomatoes.
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Recipe Type: side dish
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Couscous is a wonderful versatile pasta, made of tiny grains of dough that are steamed. It hails from Morocco and northern Algeria, and is a staple throughout North Africa. It only takes few minutes to cook it and it’s so delicious with about any vegetables or dried fruits you mix in.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup instant couscous
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped finely
  • 2 zucchini , sliced
  • 1/2 red or yellow chargrilled peppers
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • handful fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
  1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
  2. Throw in couscous and turn the heat off.
  3. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. In a frying pan, heat the oil.
  5. Add onions and zucchini and sauté until lightly browned.
  6. Add the peppers and sun-dried tomatoes.
  7. Stir in couscous.
  8. Stir in the orange zest, orange juice and chopped mint.
  9. Fluff and serve with grilled chicken.
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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/couscous-with-sun-dried-tomatoes-light-and-easy-delicious-side-dish/feed/ 0 Sun Dried Tomatoes Pasta Salad: So delicious, healthy and very flavorful. https://recipetrezor.com/sun-dried-tomatoes-pasta-salad-so-delicious-healthy-and-very-flavorful/ https://recipetrezor.com/sun-dried-tomatoes-pasta-salad-so-delicious-healthy-and-very-flavorful/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:36:28 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=12854
Sun Dried Tomatoes Pasta Salad
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Recipe Type: salad
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Pasta shells are used in this recipe. Bow ties or small penne work as well. The combination of sun dried tomatoes, artichokes and olives with the vinegar and olive oil make this salad so flavorful.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups pasta shells
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup black or green olives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red or green peppers, chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • few fresh basil leaves
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Cook the pasta a la dente.
  3. Drain and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, olives peppers and spinach.
  5. Add the dressing and mix well.
  6. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/sun-dried-tomatoes-pasta-salad-so-delicious-healthy-and-very-flavorful/feed/ 0 Rice with Cajun seasonings and Vegetables: So tasty delicious side dish perfect with any meals. https://recipetrezor.com/rice-with-cajun-seasonings-and-vegetables-so-tasty-delicious-side-dish-perfect-with-any-meals/ https://recipetrezor.com/rice-with-cajun-seasonings-and-vegetables-so-tasty-delicious-side-dish-perfect-with-any-meals/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:07:51 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=12842
Rice with Cajun seasonings and Vegetables: So tasty delicious side dish perfect with any meals.
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Recipe Type: side dish
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 4
This is a very easy rice recipe perfect to serve with grilled meat. Cooked rice or leftover cooked rice mixed Cajun seasonings and any vegetables you like, make this recipe so easy to make and so delicious. It looks good on the plate. You can add chicken or sausage to make a good dinner too.
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasonings
  • 1/4 cup frozen sweet peas
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn
  • 1 small can water chestnuts
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, mix all the ingredients together.
  2. Cook for about 10 minutes, mixing all vegetables and seasonings with rice well.
  3. Garnish with some chopped parsley and serve.
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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/rice-with-cajun-seasonings-and-vegetables-so-tasty-delicious-side-dish-perfect-with-any-meals/feed/ 0 Grilled Corn with Butter and Parmesan: The tastiest grilled corn ever. https://recipetrezor.com/grilled-corn-with-butter-and-parmesan-the-tastiest-grilled-corn-ever/ https://recipetrezor.com/grilled-corn-with-butter-and-parmesan-the-tastiest-grilled-corn-ever/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 14:44:19 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=3919
Grilled Corn with Butter and Parmesan: The tastiest grilled corn ever.
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Recipe Type: side dish
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Finish your summer meal with these delicious buttery grilled corn. Use lowfat butter or parsley to the mix if you like.
Ingredients
  • 4 ears corns on the cob
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chili
Instructions
  1. Heat grill to medium to high heat. Wrap corn in foil and grill 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Mix the rest of the ingredients. Spread onto corn after removing from grill.
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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/grilled-corn-with-butter-and-parmesan-the-tastiest-grilled-corn-ever/feed/ 0 Sauteed Mushrooms with potatoes and onions: Perfect delicious side dish. https://recipetrezor.com/sauteed-mushrooms-with-potatoes-and-onions-perfect-delicious-side-dish/ https://recipetrezor.com/sauteed-mushrooms-with-potatoes-and-onions-perfect-delicious-side-dish/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:24:06 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=2867

Recipe: Sauteed Mushrooms with potatoes and onions

Summary: Very earthy, tasty and easy to make side dish, perfect to serve with any meal.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  •  1 cup chopped onions
  •  1 cup chopped potatoes
  •  2 cups sliced mushrooms
  •  Salt and pepper
  •  Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat oil and add onions and red pepper flakes.
  2.  Saute until golden. Add potatoes and mushrooms, salt and pepper, and cook until potatoes are soft and mushrooms are brown.
  3.  Serve with pita bread with your meal.

Cooking time (duration): 25 minutes

Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern

My rating: 5 stars:  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/sauteed-mushrooms-with-potatoes-and-onions-perfect-delicious-side-dish/feed/ 0 Roasted asparagus: delicious, tender crisp texture and very easy to make. https://recipetrezor.com/roasted-asparagus-delicious-tender-crisp-texture-and-very-easy-to-make/ https://recipetrezor.com/roasted-asparagus-delicious-tender-crisp-texture-and-very-easy-to-make/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:38:55 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=2401

Recipe: Roasted asparagus: delicious, tender crisp texture and very easy to make.

Summary: this is a super easy side dish that you can make earlier, keep it in the fridge, then reheat it before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches asparagus
  •  3 tablespoons olive oil
  •  4 cloved garlic, minced
  •  1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  •  2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

 

  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2.  Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray.
  3. Discard though ends of asparagus.
  4. Toss with oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  5. Spread the asparagus on the baking sheets.
  6.  Roast for 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
  7. Place on platter and drizzle lemon juice over. Serve with lemon wedges.

Cooking time (duration): 10 minutes

Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern

My rating: 5 stars:  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/roasted-asparagus-delicious-tender-crisp-texture-and-very-easy-to-make/feed/ 0 Tri-color tortellini salad: refreshing salad for summer barbecue. https://recipetrezor.com/tri-color-tortellini-salad-refreshing-salad-for-summer-barbecue/ https://recipetrezor.com/tri-color-tortellini-salad-refreshing-salad-for-summer-barbecue/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:54:25 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=2387

Recipe: Tri-color tortellini salad: refreshing salad or side dish for summer barbecue.

Summary: this is a perfect salad or side dish to make ahead in any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 package tri-color cheese tortellini
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  •  1 cup cherry tomatoes, half sliced
  • 1/4 cup pitted balck olives
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  •  1/2 teaspoon pepper
  •  1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  •  3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • handful fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain.
  2. While still warm, add salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and olive oil.
  3.  Add the onions, tomatoes, olives and basil leaves.
  4.  Serve with toasted italian bread.

Cooking time (duration): 30 minutes

Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern

My rating: 5 stars:  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

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]]> https://recipetrezor.com/tri-color-tortellini-salad-refreshing-salad-for-summer-barbecue/feed/ 0 Burghul pilaf (cracked wheat): make this healthy side dish as a substitue for rice. https://recipetrezor.com/burghul-pilaf-cracked-wheat-make-this-healthy-side-dish-as-a-substitue-for-rice/ https://recipetrezor.com/burghul-pilaf-cracked-wheat-make-this-healthy-side-dish-as-a-substitue-for-rice/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:43:40 +0000 https://recipetrezor.com/?p=2278

Recipe: Burghul pilaf cracked wheat (برغل مفلفل): make this healthy side dish as a substitue for rice.

Summary: good healthy side dish to make instead of rice, more flavorful and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup medium coarse burghul
  • 1 stick butter or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cups water or any kind of broth you prefer
  • salt and pepper

Instructions:

  • Wash the burghul or cracked wheat until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
  • In a pot , heat the oil or butter, add the onions and cook until golden brown.
  • Add the burghul, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute until the burghul absorbs the oil.
  • Add the liquid you are using and let it come to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let it cool until the liquid is almost gone.
  • It should be a little wet and moist. Serve as side dish and use it instead of rice.

Meal type: lunch

Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern

My rating: 5 stars:  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

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