Sides
Oven-Roasted Baby Potatoes Draft
A simple side I make when I want something with no fuss, whole baby potatoes with olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning, all in one pan in the oven.
Baked Butternut Squash Sticks Draft
Butternut squash sticks I bake in a hot oven with just salt and chili powder, a light, quick side that's ready in under 20 minutes.
Baked Mushroom Risotto Draft
A porcini and fresh mushroom risotto I bake in the oven instead of standing and stirring, then finish with Parmesan and butter until creamy.
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Egg and Parmesan Draft
Baked potatoes that I hollow out and fill with a mash of yolks, Parmesan and whipped egg whites, then bake again until the filling puffs and turns golden.
Battered Potato Fritters Draft
Thin potato slices in a simple flour-and-water batter, fried until they puff up and turn golden, and I serve them piping hot.
Bourmuelos (Matzo Cheese Fritters) Draft
Fried matzo balls with potato, kashkaval and feta, which I make for Passover and serve warm or at room temperature.
Cauliflower Latkes Draft
Cauliflower latkes I make for Hanukkah, from cooked mashed cauliflower with parsley and paprika, fried until golden.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes Draft
Boiled potatoes I coat in seasoned flour and roast in hot olive oil until they're soft inside and golden and crisp outside.
Little Dough Dumplings Draft
Little cubes of dough that I boil and then toss in a pan with butter, garlic and parsley.
Foil-Baked Potatoes Draft
Potato halves sandwiched with butter, garlic and salt, wrapped in foil and baked until tender.
Garlic Bread Draft
My garlic bread, a sliced baguette brushed with garlic-pepper butter and baked wrapped in foil. Quick and simple, to go with a meal.
Individual Potato Cakes for Passover Draft
Individual potato cakes of thin slices soaked in cream and baked in a muffin tin until deep golden, a dairy side I make for Passover.
Potato Latkes Draft
Simple potato latkes of grated potato and onion, fried until golden, the way I make them for Hanukkah.
Leek Patties Draft
Soft leek patties with potato, onion, parsley and nutmeg, fried until golden. I serve them hot or cold with lemon wedges.
Matzah and Cheese Balls Draft
Fried balls of softened matzah, cheese and eggs that I make for Passover and serve hot.
Mujaddara Draft
Simple mujaddara, lentils and rice with cumin and fried onion, which I serve hot.
Mushroom and Potato Gratin Draft
Layers of potatoes and portobello mushrooms in a pareve porcini cream, which I bake, weigh down and chill so it cuts into neat portions.
Onion and Cheese Bake Draft
Thick onion slices fried in butter and sage, topped with walnuts and a cheese béchamel, baked until the top is golden.
Oven Fries with a Trick Draft
Oven fries baked in a very hot oven; I soak the wedges in hot water first and dry them well so they come out golden and crisp.
Persian Rice Draft
Persian rice that cooks slowly over a layer of potatoes and spices, and I turn the pot out onto a platter so the crisp bottom ends up on top.
Quick Dill Pickle Slices Draft
My pickled cucumber slices with dill, garlic and a little heat, in an apple cider vinegar brine that's ready to eat after a day.
Potato and Dried Porcini Bake Draft
Small potatoes simmered in porcini soaking liquid with onion and butter, then baked with thyme until they soak up all the mushroom flavor.
Hasselback Potatoes Draft
Potatoes sliced like a fan with garlic, butter and olive oil, which I bake until crisp outside and soft inside.
Potato Gratin Draft
A gratin of thinly sliced potatoes layered with sautéed mushrooms and baked in cream seasoned with onion soup mix, a dairy side I make in one pan.
Potato and Sweet Potato Gratin Draft
Thin layers of potato and sweet potato with garlic, parsley and cream, baked under a weight until tender and golden.
Rosemary Potatoes Draft
Boiled potato halves I score and bake with fresh rosemary and a little butter, a simple side with just a few ingredients.
Baked Potatoes in Cream Draft
Sliced potatoes I bake in heavy cream with nutmeg and dots of butter, a simple dairy side.
Quinoa with Shiitake Mushrooms and Chives Draft
Cooked quinoa with dried shiitake, baby bella mushrooms and sautéed onion, topped with chopped chives. A side I also make as a meal on its own.
Rice Falafel Draft
Balls of cooked rice with eggs and herbs, coated in breadcrumbs and fried, which I serve with seasoned yogurt; a good way to use up leftover rice.
Roasted Bell Peppers Stuffed with Cheese Draft
Roasted, peeled bell peppers I stuff with Bulgarian cheese, cottage cheese and chives, brush with egg yolk and bake until the filling turns golden.
Roasted Eggplant Halves Draft
Small eggplant halves I roast until soft, then dress with olive oil, paprika and garlic and finish with parsley.
Marinated Roasted Peppers Draft
Roasted, peeled peppers in a marinade of oil, vinegar and water with plenty of garlic, which I make with however many peppers I have.
Spiced Roasted Potatoes Draft
Potato cubes I roast in a pan with olive oil, paprika, garlic and a little soup powder, an easy side that goes in the oven and looks after itself.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes Draft
Baked potatoes I hollow into boats and fill with their own insides mixed with cream, garlic, scallions and grated cheese, then bake until the filling browns.
Vegetable Risotto Draft
Risotto with small cubes of peppers, zucchini, carrot and sweet potato and fresh herbs, finished with butter and Parmesan; I add the stock one ladle at a time.
Zucchini with Mushrooms in Tomato Sauce Draft
Zucchini and mushrooms I cook in a skillet with onion, garlic and tomato paste, a quick vegetable side for dinner.