Beets are magical. The tuber is sweet, especially when it’s roasted, and the greens are a tangy and nutritious addition to any meal. When I have beets to roast I don’t mess about. I drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle some sel gris or kosher salt on top, cover them with foil, and [...]

Categories: dairy-free, entrée, gluten-free, roasting, side dish, skillet, supper, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged: dairy-free, gluten-free, main course, roasting, skillet, supper, vegan, vegetarian

Candy cap mushrooms, when dried, are very strongly fragrant, hinting of maple syrup, butterscotch, and butter pecan ice cream. I used them in one of my favorite vegetable dishes, carrot purée.

Categories: dairy-free, gluten-free, mushroom, side dish, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged: dairy-free, gluten-free, mushroom, side dish, vegan, vegetarian

Simple yet elegant, and always a hit, gratin is a dish that every cook should know how to make. There’s nothing difficult about making a gratin, and once you understand how to make one, you’ll be able to make a gratin any time you want using whatever you have at hand.

Categories: mother recipe, side dish, vegetarian
Tagged: mother recipe, side dish, vegetarian