Category Archives: Sides

Man and woman do not live by main courses alone. Sides are the chorus that makes the meal come together in all its symphonic elegance. Whatever.

Recipe: Southern Style Greens

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Southern Style Greens are a classic accompaniment on a platter of barbecue or fried southern goodness. Today I cooked mustard greens, but the same process works for collards and turnip greens as well. (If there are small young turnips with … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Southern Style Cheese Grits

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Southern Style Cheese Grits comes from a recipe card in my mother’s collection and is attributed to J. Ross. It’s tasty but very rich; feel free to cut back on the butter or cheese to your preference. The final step … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Amish Slaw 1

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

“Sturdy” is an unusual descriptor for a cole slaw, but it fits for Amish Slaw 1. (Amish Slaw 2 has a vinegar base and will be posted shortly.) It’s the slaw that eats like a meal, thanks to the dense … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad)

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

I ran across a recipe for Salata Falahiyeh (Palestinian or Farmers Salad) on Serious Eats and though wait a minute, this looks like our Tabbouleh but with cucumbers substituting for the bulgur. Celiacs rejoice! Unlike Tabbouleh, this does not get … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Tahini Salad from Ali Baba Cave

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Tahini Salad from Ala Baba Cafe  is the secret ingredient in the miraculous shawarma wraps served at this long gone and sorely missed spot in San Francisco’s Lower Haight. I was delighted to find a snapshot of the menu and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Carolina Slaw

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Carolina Slaw is a familiar topping for pulled pork, but it’s also a  change of pace as a side dish. When we think of Carolina BBQ we think of mustard, of course, but this is not particularly mustard-y. The original … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Parsley Buttered Potatoes

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Do we really need a recipe for parsley buttered potatoes? They were a favorite of my mother, so humor me. And there is indeed some technique involved if you want something more than potatoes with parsley and butter. Serves 4. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe is purpose-built for Philly Italian Pork Sandwiches, but stands on its own as a side dish. Do not consider substituting broccolini, a similar-looking vegetable which is sitting next to broccoli rabe in the produce section and is … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought: Southern Living cole slaw recipes

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Burnt My Fingers

Southern Living Magazine contacted us recently for permission to reproduce Kerry’s one-sentence recipe for Snow’s Beans. That led to Southern Living recipes showing up in our feed and guess what, there’s some good stuff there. When we are in the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes have the right balance of savory/sweet/sour to stand up to the other dishes on your turkey/turducken/tofurkey spread. Back in Dallas my family served in hollowed out oranges with little marshmallows on top; now that we’ve relocated to … Continue reading →

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