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: Brussels Sprouts with Vinegar

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

My late father-in-law loved brussels sprouts with vinegar. He’d probably consider the addition of anchovies a nutty stunt, but the flavors go very well together. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1 lb. brussels sprouts 1 T bacon fat 2 salted anchovy fillets … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Ingredients: 1 c finely chopped celery ½ c chopped onion ½ c margarine or butter 1 t dried sage leaves, crushed ½ t Kosher salt 8 c dried cubes of bread ¾ c water or chicken or turkey stock Method: … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Baked Beans

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Supermarket baked beans are pretty boring, but it’s easy to amp them up to something delicious. Makes 6 1/2 cup servings; just increase everything proportionately if you buy a bigger can of beans. Ingredients: 28-oz can house-brand baked beans (the … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pickled Celery

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Do you have trouble getting through an entire package of supermarket celery? Here’s your solution. After using the first couple of stalks for your stuffing or tuna salad, pickle the rest of it. Pickled celery great with wings or Bloody Marys. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Blender Gazpacho

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

I did a bit of tinkering with my easy blender gazpacho recipe, and the result was so much improved I retitled it “Ultimate Blender Gazpacho”. It uses tomato juice and just a pound of tomatoes but has all the taste and … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sushi Rice

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

The instructions on the sides of the Nishiki rice and Mizkan rice vinegar containers are pretty good. I’m just tweaking and combining for those who are working with bulk bin products that don’t have the packaging. Makes around 4 c … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chili Beans

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Not trying to be Snow’s, just be in the ballpark. These chili beans are very easy and mighty good with most any grilled or barbecued meat. Makes a whole mess of beans, enough to serve 16-20. If you like, divide … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Caesar Salad

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

You really can’t make an authentic Caesar Salad without breaking (raw) eggs. Use a sous vide setup to heat through to 140 degrees if you have any health concerns. 8 side salad servings. Ingredients: 2 heads romaine, washed and torn … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Garlic Croutons

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

I learned this technique for garlic croutons from Jacques Pepin. It’s a lot more efficient than browning croutons in a skillet and uses less oil too. Makes 4 cups, enough for about 6-9 bowls of Caesar or other salad. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Wilted Lettuce Salad (Kopfsalat)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

How come nobody makes wilted lettuce salad any more? It’s great stuff. This is another classic recipe from Chicago Culinary Institute, updated for modern tastes (I’ve reduced the sugar). Serves 8. Ingredients: 1 medium head iceberg lettuce* ¼ c cider … Continue reading →

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