Side Dishes
Cold Weather Salads
Even in fall and winter, salads still belong on the menu, and just a few tweaks will make them hearty and comforting in the cooler weather. But before we get started, please read my post on Elements of a Green Salad. Okay, now that you’ve done that, I want you to pick out elements of…
Read MoreKielbasa Sausage with Onions, Peppers and Sauerkraut (Recipe)
250g (more is fine) Kielbasa/Kolbasa sausage, sliced; 1/2 onion, sliced; 2 peppers, chunked; ~750ml jar sauerkraut (drained); 1/3 cup sauerkraut juice; 2 bay leaves in the Instant Pot. 10 minutes on high pressure. Add some baby tomatoes after the pressure cooking is finished; sauté the mixture for a few minutes to soften the tomatoes. Add…
Read MoreLamb Burgers and Southern Greens
The photo is a bit blurry and my plate is a bit messy, but the taste was amazing! Pre-seasoned lamb burgers cooked in the air fryer. I added a spoonful of chimichurri sauce for some extra punch. Accompanied by Southern greens made with ham and bacon. I bought the package of four lamb burgers at…
Read MoreSteak and Southern Greens
A quick and easy lunch! Steak took six minutes to sear nicely in my cast iron frying pan. Heated up leftover Southern greens in microwave for a couple of minutes. Done!
Read MoreSouthern-style Green Beans and Chinese Broccoli (Recipe)
Tried a recipe for Southern-style greens. They are cooked for a really long time and end up soft, silky and slightly sweet. I made mine with green beans (one of my least favourite vegetables), gai lan (Chinese broccoli), onion, red wine vinegar, baked ham and lardons (for the smokey flavour), as well as English sausages…
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