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.

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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Recipe: Snow’s BBQ Beans (sort of)

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

There can never be an official recipe for Snow’s BBQ beans because Kerry Bexley says he improvises. Still, there are several things we know. He starts with generic pintos from Sam’s Club. He mixes in a salt/pepper combo which is … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sautéed Zucchini with Shaved Fennel

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Sautéed Zucchini with Shaved Fennel was another hotel room hack. I had a fat green squash, a bulb of fennel and some dried herbes de provence. What would happen if I combined them? The fennel adds sweetness and the h … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Indian Cabbage with Turmeric and Black Mustard Seeds

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Indian Cabbage with Turmeric and Black Mustard Seeds is from the delightful (and hard to find) Yogi Cook Book by Yogi Vithaldas with Susan Roberts. They advise using it as a substitute for cole slaw served with Indian dishes. Makes … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Lemony Asparagus with Orzo

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

Lemony Asparagus with Orzo is a pleasant way to enjoy early season asparagus and the lemon makes it feel like summer is already here. We were lucky enough to have some sweet Meyer lemons brought back from CA plus some … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Creamy Caesar Dressing

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Burnt My Fingers

A classic Caesar is fine, but sometimes you want a creamy Caesar dressing. Especially if you have a bagful of “Spring Greens” vs rugged romaine. This recipe works because it contains all the essentials including eggs in a food safe … Continue reading →

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