Recipes — Side Dish

Myrna Burlock

Almond Dip

This sounds like an odd combination, but the sweetness of the almonds sneaks out beneath the tanginess of the dill and yogurt. 1/4c raw whole almonds 1 1/2c plain Greek yogurt 1/3 c Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (ask if we have an oil with notes of anise in our current selection) 1 good sized clove garlic 3T finely chopped fresh dill 2 T Sicilian Lemon Balsamic (or fresh squeezed lemon) 1/2 tsp salt 1. Put almonds in a food processor and pulse till texture of bread crumbs.  A heavy storage bag and a rolling pin works well too....

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Myrna Burlock

Caramelized Roasted Vegetables, My Go To

This is a once a week for us.  In season, or in crisper, either way, my easy out for being creative. The variations are endless. Keep in mind, some vegetables cook faster than others. Try to keep veggies chunked not diced. This is Bill's latest creation. Preheat oven to 400F. in a bowl with your hands, toss veggies in olive oil, a sprinkle of Sea Salt and fresh ground pepper 1 Sweet Potato, 1/2 in slices 1 Russet, or in season Potato 1 Green Zucchini, 3/4 in slices 1 Yellow Zucchini, 3/4 in slices 1 Eggplant, cubed, salted and drained...

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Amy Ingram

Squash Seed Stuffing with Roasted Mushrooms

  3 Tablespoons Liquid Gold Roasted Butternut Squash Seed Oil 8 oz of shitake mushrooms, sliced 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 ribs of celery finely diced 2 medium carrots finely diced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary 2 Tablespoons butter 4 cups chicken stock 16 oz stuffing croutons (preferably unseasoned) 1 medium apple, cored and diced Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a roasting pan, heat squash seed oil on medium high. Add mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes, until moisture is reduced and mushrooms are slightly...

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Myrna Burlock

Marinated Asparagus with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

      Fresh and Local this time of year, Asparagus is a lovely and healthy way to dress up a meal. Asparagus is low sodium, high fiber, and is a good source of Vitamins A, C and Iron. 2 lbs green asparagus salt and sugar 9 oz cherry tomatoes 4 tablespoons LG med robust Extra Virgin Olive OIl 2 tablespoons LG White Balsamic Vinegar  (I like Sicialian Lemon, and Oregano) 5 oz Feta Cheese Basil for garnish fresh cracked pepper Method: Remove tough ends. Cook the asparagus in sugar and salted water, for 10 mins, until just cooked.  Immediately...

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