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: 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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Taste test: butternut squash three ways

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

This taste test happened because a guest at our Airbnb left some precut butternut squash cubes in the fridge. Normally we slice a whole squash down the middle, scoop out the seeds and fill the hollow with butter and maple … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Yum Yum Edamame

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

I was making Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp and wanted to add a veggie element. Yum Yum Edamame was a huge hit. The startling contrast of lemon juice and sesame oil cuts through the richness of butter and garlic and would do … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Quick Pickled Tomato Slices

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

This summer we have been snacking on a variation of our Quick Pickled Onions. We always have a tub in the refrigerator and include them on just about every sandwich we make as well as green salads. The other night … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Moroccan Carrot Chickpea Salad

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

We were introduced to Moroccan Carrot Chickpea Salad at a Quaker potluck, of all settings*. It has a little of this, little of that to make a very balanced tart/sweet/funky flavor profile and feel free to vary ingredients or proportions … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Saratoga Slaw

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County held a 4-H fundraiser recently featuring Cornell chicken served with various sides including a thimbleful of slaw. Did you make the slaw here, we asked? Yes, everything is our recipe. A friendly AI … Continue reading →

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