Category: Side

Savory Cornbread

Cornbread has got to be one of the most delightful, simple, flavorful accompaniments to any meal. As a southerner from North Carolina, I grew up on corn bread (and biscuits and rice, but that’s another story or two). In the south, we do not eat sweet cornbread. First time I tasted sweet cornbread I actually […]

Golumpki

Ingredients 1 whole head cabbage (about 4 pounds) Salt (for salting boiling water) 2 tbsp butter 1 large onion (chopped) 1 lb ground beef ½ lb ground pork 1½ cups cooked rice 1 tsp garlic (finely chopped) ¼ tsp black pepper 2 tsp salt 1½ cups beef stock Garnish: 1 cup sour cream Directions Prepare […]

Sarmale

Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion chopped ½ cup long grain rice uncooked 2 lb ground pork or whatever meat you prefer 1 tbsp parsley flakes 1 tsp dill weed salt and pepper to taste 1 pickled cabbage 15 slices bacon chopped (optional) 4 cups tomato juice Directions Preheat the oven to 375° Heat the oil in a skillet, add the onions and cook until softened and translucent. Add the rice and […]

Garlic Naan

Ingredients 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 teaspoons sugar, divided ¾ cup warm water 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more for finishing 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or melted ghee) 1 heaping tablespoon minced fresh garlic, […]