Sautéed Peas, Onion and Pancetta This is a quick and easy side dish packed with flavor. Pairs well with chicken, fish, lamb, and roast beef. Ingredients 2 – 10oz boxes frozen peas 1 large red onion sliced 4 ozs diced pancetta extra virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of the skillet 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes Directions 1. Cover the bottom of the skillet with olive oil and sauté the onion and pancetta add the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook till onion is translucent. 2. Add the frozen peas. Sprinkle […]

Sautéed Peas and Onions This is a quick, easy, and very tasty side dish that can be whipped up in no time at all. It pairs well with beef, pork, and chicken dishes. Ingredients 2 – 10oz boxes frozen peas1 large red onion slicedextra virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of the skillet 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes Steps: Cover the bottom of the skillet with olive oil and sauté the onion, add the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook till onion is translucent. Add the frozen peas. Sprinkle with salt […]

Sautéed Mushrooms This side dish is quick, easy, versatile, and flavorful. Pairs well with steak, burgers, lamb, and pork. Ingredients 1 lb button mushrooms (or your favorite) cleaned and sliced 1 sweet onion sliced thin 2 shallots- sliced thin ¼ cup cooking sherry ½ stick butter ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Steps: 1. Cover the bottom of the skillet with olive oil, heat and add the butter. Let melt 2. Add salt, pepper, and onion slices. Sauté till onion is translucent. 3. Add the mushrooms and sauté a few minutes till golden brown. […]

Sautéed Green Beans, Potatoes and Tomatoes This is a versatile, delicious, and colorful side dish that pairs well with most meats and chicken. Ingredients 1lb trimmed and cleaned green beans 15 baby potatoes cut in half ½ pint cherry tomatoes cut in half 3 cloves of garlic minced Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Cover the bottom of a pan with EVO. 2. Add the garlic and cook till golden brown. 3. Add the green beans and potatoes. Mix well. 4. Salt and pepper to taste. 5. Let sauté for about 8-10 minutes. 6. Add […]

Sautéed Escarole Escarole is a versatile vegetable that serves up well with most meat, fish or poultry dishes. Ingredients 2 heads escarole- cleaned and chopped 4 cloves garlic- chopped Extra virgin olive oil ½ tbsp Salt ¼ tsp Black pepper ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes 1 lemon cut for squeezing Directions 1. Cover the bottom of the skillet with the olive oil. 2. Add the chopped garlic, salt, black pepper and pepper flakes. Sauté till garlic is golden. 3. Add the chopped escarole. Drizzle more olive oil and sprinkle more salt. 4. Sauté till escarole is wilted. Taste and adjust […]

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe (Rapini) Broccoli rabe is a versatile green vegetable that can be paired with most meats as a side dish. If you prefer, you can blanche the broccoli rabe before sautéing. To blanche, cut about 1 inch of the bottoms off and add to boiling salted water for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let rest in an ice bath for a few minutes. Blanching removes some of the bitterness and helps the vegetable stay firm. Ingredients 1 large bunch broccoli rabe 4 large cloves garlic chopped extra virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of the […]

Sautéed Broccoli Sautéed Broccoli- This is a great side dish served either hot or cold. If serving cold, squeeze additional lemon juice over the broccoli. Ingredients 1 large bunch broccoli 4 large cloves garlic chopped extra virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of the skillet 1 lemon quartered 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes Steps: Wash and cut about 1 inch off the bottom part of the broccoli. Dry well. Cut the broccoli longways into pieces. Cover the bottom of the skillet with olive oil and sauté the garlic, add the salt, pepper […]