Category Archives: Sides

Banana Lime Salsa

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: March 4, 2013

  My inspiration for this salsa was from Nuevo Latino by Douglas Rodriquez. Banana Lime Salsa for Seafood Makes 3 cups   Prep: 15 minutes  Cook: 10-15 minutes             Grated peel of two limes 2          Tbsp. lime juice 1          Tbsp. honey 1/4       tsp. salt 4          medium bananas, green at the stem 2          jalapeños, seeded, deveined and finely… Read more

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Hint-of-Bitters Sweet Potatoes

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: December 20, 2012
Bitters Sweet Potatoes

Hint-of-Bitters Savory Sweet Potatoes 2-1/2 – 3 lbs. sweet potatoes (jewel or garnet) 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 tsp. salt * 1/2 tsp. dried thyme or rosemary (optional) 4 Tbsp. butter 2 -3 Tbsp. sour cream or Greek-style yogurt 1 tsp. Angostura aromatic bitters Peel and dice potatoes.… Read more

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Holiday Gifts in a Jar

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: December 6, 2012

Fruited Rice Pilaf Makes about 4 cups 2          teaspoons chicken bouillon crystals 1          teaspoon dried thyme 1/2      teaspoon onion powder 1/4      teaspoon ground black pepper 2          cups instant white or brown rice (5 minute cook) 1/2      cup thinly sliced Sun-Maid Dried Apricots 1/2      cup Sun-Maid Tart Cherries 1/4      cup toasted slivered almonds or pine nuts… Read more

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Couscous — A Super Speedy Side

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: May 7, 2012

Wine & Rosemary Couscous Prep & Cook time:  10 minutes 1          cup water 1/3       cup Holland House white cooking wine or white with lemon cooking wine 1           Tbsp. butter 1/2       tsp. dried rosemary, crushed 1/4       tsp. salt 1           cup couscous, regular or whole wheat In a 3-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients except couscous. Bring to a boil,… Read more

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Asparagus with Warm Angostura Mayonnaise

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: April 17, 2012

Roast Asparagus with Angostura Mayonnaise Drizzle Angostura Mayonnaise Drizzle 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. grated pecorino Romano cheese or a tangy Parmesan 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1 tsp. Angostura Aromatic Bitters Roast Vegetables 1 – 2 lbs. asparagus spears, green beans, broccoli raab, rapine or Chinese broccoli (or a… Read more

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